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Boeing Workers Strike Again: What's Going On?

USA, St. LouisMon Aug 04 2025

Workers at Boeing's fighter jet plants have walked off the job.

This is not the first time. It happened less than a year after Boeing gave raises to end another strike.

  • Around 3,200 workers from three plants in Missouri and Illinois said no to a new contract.
  • They want better pay and working conditions.

Union's Stance

The union, IAM, said workers are fed up.

  • They build important planes and defense systems.
  • They think they should get a fair deal.

Boeing offered a 20% raise over four years. But workers said it's not enough.

Boeing's Preparedness

Boeing knew this might happen.

  • They have a plan to keep things running with non-striking workers.
  • The company has had a tough time lately.
  • Two of their 737 Max planes crashed, killing hundreds.
  • Another plane, a Dreamliner, crashed in June.

Financial Struggles

Boeing's money problems are not over.

  • They lost over $600 million last quarter.
  • That's better than last year, but not great.
  • Stock prices dropped a bit.
  • Workers hope this strike will get Boeing to listen.

questions

    Are the wage increases offered by Boeing a cover-up for more sinister financial maneuvers?
    If Boeing workers are on strike, who's going to fix the company's PR problems?
    What alternative strategies could Boeing and the union employ to resolve their disputes without prolonged strikes?

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