2024 Boeing machinists strike

Boeing workers picketing in Seattle

Date

13 September 2024 – ongoing
(4 days)

Location

Seattle, Portland, Southern California^[1]

Caused by

Rejection of Boeing contract

Methods

Status

Ongoing

Parties

On September 13, 2024, more than 33,000 machinists at aircraft maker Boeing went on strike, the first by the union since 2008.^[2]

According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, 94.6% of workers voted to reject a contract promising a 25% pay raise over 4 years, and 96% voted to approve the strike, surpassing the two-thirds threshold.^[3]

It has been reported that the strike will halt the production of Boeing's 737, 777 and 767 jets.^[4]

It's been analyzed that the strike could cost Boeing $3 billion based on the strike in 2008 including inflation and airplane production.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b Rose, Joel (September 13, 2024). "Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract". NPR. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
^ Terlep, Sharon (September 13, 2024). "Boeing Union Votes for First Strike in 16 Years, Halting 737 Production". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
^ Koenig, David (September 13, 2024). "Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years". AP News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
^ Terlep, Sharon (September 13, 2024). "Boeing Union Goes on Strike, Halting 737 Production". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
^ Koenig, David (September 14, 2024). "Striking Boeing factory workers say they are ready to hold out for a better contract". AP News. Retrieved September 16, 2024.