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More than 33,000 machinists employed by aerospace giant Boeing went on strike from September to November 2024.
| 2024 Boeing machinists strike | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | September 13, 2024 – November 4, 2024 (1 month, 3 weeks and 1 day) | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Rejection of Boeing contract | ||
| Methods | |||
| Status | Resolved | ||
| Parties | |||
It was the first strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at Boeing since 2008; most of the striking workers were at the company's plants in Everett and Renton in the Seattle metropolitan area.[2]
The strike began on September 13 after 94.6% of workers voted to reject a contract promising a 25% pay raise over four years, and 96% voted to approve the strike, surpassing the two-thirds threshold.[3]
The strike temporarily halted the production of Boeing's 737, 777 and 767 jets and their derivatives such as the U.S. Air Force KC-46 tanker and Navy P-8 maritime aircraft.[4][5] By October, the strike had cost Boeing an estimated $5 billion.[6]
Union members voted to end the strike on November 4 after a company offer of almost a 40% pay raise over four years and improved 401(k) benefits.[7]
Strike
editOn October 8, 2024, negotiations again collapsed, with no progress being made between representatives of Boeing and the striking workers.[8][9][10] Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope released a statement claiming that the union "made non-negotiable demands far in excess of what can be accepted if we are to remain competitive as a business."[8] A union representative also acknowledged that no progress was made in the recent talks.[10] On October 9, it was reported Boeing would even withdraw its contract offer for a 30% pay raise, with the strike putting the company's financial state under severe strain and even resulting in the threat of Boeing's S&P Global Ratings status being downgraded to junk.[10]
On October 10, Boeing filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the labor union with accusations that the leaders were not bargaining in good faith.[11]
On October 14, Boeing announced that the company would lay off thousands of workers.[12]
On October 19, Boeing reached a tentative deal to end the strike, offering 35% raises.[13] However, 64% of participating union members voted to reject the offer.[14]
On October 31, the union backed a new contract that would include 38% raises over 4 years and provide an option to the workers for either a one time ratification bonus of $12,000 or a $7,000 ratification bonus as well as a $5,000 401(k) contribution.[15]
On November 4, the strike came to an end after the voting on the new contract among the union members concludes with 59% approval.[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Rose, Joel (September 13, 2024). "Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract". NPR. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Terlep, Sharon (September 13, 2024). "Boeing Union Votes for First Strike in 16 Years, Halting 737 Production". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Koenig, David (September 13, 2024). "Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years". AP News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Terlep, Sharon (September 13, 2024). "Boeing Union Goes on Strike, Halting 737 Production". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Decker, Audrey (September 13, 2024). "Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs". Defense One. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Yurkevich, Vanessa (October 13, 2024). "Boeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows". CNN. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Josephs, Leslie (November 4, 2024). "Boeing machinists end strike after approving labor contract with 38% raises". MSNBC.
- ^ a b "Boeing withdraws offer as ongoing strike impacts business, customers and community". KOMO News. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Aratani, Lori (October 9, 2024). "Negotiations break down between Boeing, striking machinists". Washington Post. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Johnsson, Julie; Lee, Danny (October 9, 2024). "Boeing Withdraws Contract Offer as Union Talks Break Down". Bloomberg News. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Shepardson, David (October 10, 2024). "Boeing files unfair labor practice charge against striking union". Reuters. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ Lampert, Allison; Shepardson, David; Hepher, Tim (October 14, 2024). "Boeing prepares layoff notices for thousands of workers as turmoil deepens". Reuters. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Terlep, Sharon (October 19, 2024). "Boeing, Union Reach Wage Deal to End Strike". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Terlep, Sharon (October 23, 2024). "Boeing Machinists Reject Latest Contract". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Josephs, Leslie (October 31, 2024). "Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday". CNBC. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Julie; Lee, Danny (November 4, 2024). "Boeing Ends Crippling Strike as Workers Accept Latest Offer". Bloomberg News. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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