Over 3,200 Boeing Fighter Jet Workers Go on Strike Demanding Fair Conditions
More than 3,200 workers assembling Boeing fighter jets in the United States began a strike on Monday, demanding better working conditions and fair treatment. The strike spans several key Boeing facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as Mascoutah, Illinois, after workers rejected a modified four-year labor agreement proposed by the company.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced the strike, stating on X, “3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing went on strike at midnight because enough is enough.” The union emphasized that the protest is not just about wages, but about “respect and dignity, not empty promises.”
IAM District 837 Directing Business Representative Tom Boelling declared that members “deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation’s defense.” He affirmed union solidarity, stating, “We stand shoulder to shoulder with these working families as they fight for fairness and respect on the job.”
The strike comes at a difficult time for Boeing, which has faced intense scrutiny over its safety record. The company is still recovering from the fallout of two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that claimed 346 lives. More recently, a Boeing Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed in June, reportedly killing at least 260 people, further damaging the company’s reputation.
