Boeing expects more than 3,200 fighters and jet workers to attack after union leaders refused the offer of a contract despite seeking a vote for Jesus
Boeing The Co. expects more than 3,200 union members at three St. Louis area factories to attack US fighters after rejecting Sunday’s proposed contract, which includes a 20% wage increase over four years.
International Mechanics and the Aerospace Workers Union said the vote by 837 ward members is overwhelmingly opposed to the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11:59pm on Sunday, but the union said it would remain “cooling” period until August 4th to begin a further week of strikes.
Union leaders had recommended approval of the offer, calling it a “landmark” contract when it was announced last week. Organizers said the offer would improve medical, pension and overtime benefits in addition to payments.
The vote came two days before Boeing was scheduled to announce its second quarter revenue. Earlier this month, he said it delivered 150 commercial airliners and 36 military aircraft and helicopters in the first quarter in the first quarter. The shares closed at $233.06 per share on Friday, up $1.79.
The union did not specifically state why its members refused the contract, but it simply said that it “did not address the priorities and sacrifices of union workers.” Last fall, Boeing provided a general wage increase of 38% over four years Finished the 53-day strike 33,000 aircraft workers who produce passenger aircraft.
“Our members are standing together to demand contracts that respect our work and ensure a safe future,” the union said in a statement.
Dangilan, the general manager and senior executive of Boeing Executive at St. Louis, said in a statement that the company is “focusing on preparing for a strike.” He described the proposal as the “most abundant contract offer” ever presented to the St. Louis Union.
“There are no plans to meet with the union,” said Gillan, who is also vice president of Boeing Air Dominance, a division of production of several military jets, including the US Navy Super Hornet.