Boeing anticipates that over 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants will strike after they rejected a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase over four years. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union stated that the vote against the contract was overwhelmingly negative. The existing contract's expiration prompted a 'cooling off' period, delaying a strike until August 4. Union leaders previously described the proposal as a 'landmark' agreement but did not specify reasons for rejection, only conveying that it did not meet workers' priorities and sacrifices.
The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union reported that members overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract offering a 20% wage increase over four years.
Union leaders described the rejected offer as a 'landmark' agreement, which would have improved medical, pension, and overtime benefits in addition to pay.
Boeing's general manager in St. Louis acknowledged that the company is 'focused on preparing for a strike' in response to the rejection of the contract.
The union claimed that the contract 'fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices' of its workers, leading to discontent with the proposal.
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