"I feel sorry for the young people," Charles Fromong, a tool-repair technician who has spent 38 years at Boeing, said after the vote. "I've spent my life here, and I'm getting ready to go, but they deserve a pension, and I deserve an increase." This quote encapsulates the sentiment among older workers feeling the weight of sacrifices made for future generations.
Despite the significant wage increase offered by Boeing, the rejection highlights the unwillingness of union members to abandon their demand for pension restoration, showing that financial security in retirement remains a primary concern.
Boeing's management argues that restoring pensions threatens the company's long-term financial stability, but the ongoing strike and its financial implications could challenge that narrative as workers prioritize their benefits in negotiations.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced that 64% of its Boeing members voted to reject the latest contract offer, which included wage increases but not pension restoration, indicating the strength of the workers' commitment to their demands.
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