Monday, August 4, 2025

Boeing machinists who build fighter jets go on strike

Article Title: Boeing machinists who build fighter jets go on strike

Article Excerpt: "In announcing the strike, the union rejected the increase to wages and retirement contributions that the company was offering...Last year, Boeing faced a crisis when a poorly installed panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max jet during a flight. And the Max was involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

“We’re disappointed our employees rejected an offer that featured 40 percent average wage growth and resolved their primary issue on alternative work schedules,” Dan Gillian, vice president of Boeing Air Dominance..."

Reference Source: www.nytimes.com