Boeing St. Louis Operations Face Imminent Strike After Contract Rejection

Over 3,200 unionized workers at Boeing’s St. Louis-area plants, crucial for U.S. fighter jet production, have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract, setting the stage for a potential strike on August 4, 2025. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union (District 837) announced the rejection on Sunday, July 28, despite union leaders recommending approval of the offer, which included a 20% wage increase over four years and enhanced benefits.

The current contract was set to expire on Sunday, but a one-week “cooling off” period delays the strike until next Monday. Union officials stated that the rejected proposal “fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices” of its members. Boeing’s general manager in St. Louis, Dan Gillan, described the offer as the “richest contract offer” ever presented to the union and confirmed the company is now “focused on preparing for a strike,” with no further talks currently scheduled. The looming strike could significantly impact the production of vital military aircraft, including the U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet and the Air Force’s Red Hawk training aircraft.

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