After the Starliner issue and planes falling from the sky, Boeing's next big problem - a strike by 32,000 workers
Boeing has faced a plethora of negative news and nearly nothing but issues. If a new contract isn't reached by September 12, 32,000 workers may go on strike against Boeing. While Boeing struggles with its past decisions and ongoing financial issues, the union demands better wages, benefits, and job security.
On September 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT, the agreement between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists is scheduled to expire. The employees who assemble the company's aircraft in Washington state are scheduled to go on strike for the first time in sixteen years if they don't get a new contract. The union's president believes that there is currently little chance of a deal.
The major issues that divide them are pay, health care, retirement, and vacation time, according to Jon Holden, the president of IAM District 751, who spoke with CNN last week. They're still working on it, but it's been a difficult process to get there.
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The goal of both parties is to agree without a strike. Reaching that agreement in the limited time left, however, may be difficult given the ire of the company's once-proud employees over recent contract concessions. A Boeing statement said that they continue to bargain in good faith as they focus on the topics that are important to their employees and their families. They are certain that they can come to an agreement that strikes a balance between their employees' needs and the company's business
