Boeing and Union Strike Deal to Avert Production Halt
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have reached a tentative deal to avoid a potential strike that could halt aircraft production. The new four-year contract includes wage increases, lump-sum payments, and other benefits. Voting on the agreement is scheduled for Thursday.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 08-09-2024 20:40 IST | Created: 08-09-2024 20:40 IST
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Boeing and its principal union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, announced a tentative labor agreement Sunday, potentially averting a strike that threatened to halt aircraft production.
The contract, covering 33,000 workers, includes a 25% pay raise over four years, lump-sum payments of $3,000, and reduced health care costs. A major union demand—to construct Boeing's next airliner in Washington state—was also met.
The contract must be ratified by union members before Thursday midnight to avoid a strike. Voting will take place across several locations in Washington and California.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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