Boeing machinists reject new contract as company now preps for imminent strike

Group 1 - Union members at Boeing's St. Louis facility have overwhelmingly rejected the company's contract offer, leading to preparations for an imminent strike [1] - Boeing's proposal included a 20% wage increase over four years, a $5,000 ratification bonus, and additional vacation and sick leave [1] - The union stated that Boeing's proposal did not adequately address the priorities and sacrifices of the skilled workforce [2] Group 2 - Boeing's Air Dominance vice president expressed disappointment over the rejection of what was described as the richest contract offer presented to the union [3] - The current contract expired on Sunday, initiating a seven-day cooling-off period before a potential strike [6] - Boeing's defense division is expanding manufacturing facilities in St. Louis for the new F-47 fighter jet, following a contract win earlier this year [6][7]