Boeing is facing its second strike in less than a year, after 3,200 hourly workers from the machinists union (IAM) went on strike this Monday (4) at three defense plants in the United States.
The decision came after the rejection of a revised agreement that included wage increases of up to 40% over four years, but kept controversial points regarding work schedules. The proposal was widely rejected by the union base despite a favorable recommendation from the negotiation committee.
The strike affects factories in the cities of St. Louis and St. Charles (Missouri) and Mascoutah (Illinois), responsible for producing military aircraft such as F-15 and F/A-18 fighters, the T-7A Red Hawk, and the MQ-25 Stingray drone.
The movement worsens Boeing’s situation, which has accumulated more than $42 billion in operational losses since 2019 and is also facing difficulties in its Defense and Space division, which alone lost nearly $11 billion in recent years.
Despite the impact, Boeing states it is prepared, with contingency plans underway to maintain deliveries and customer service. The company, still one of the largest manufacturers in the country, maintains an extensive order backlog and presence in all U.S. states. According to CEO Kelly Ortberg, the financial effects of the strike are expected to be much smaller than those faced during the commercial sector strike in 2023.
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