Boeing St. Louis defense workers set to strike after rejecting latest offer

Core Points - Union members at Boeing's St. Louis facility rejected the latest contract offer and will strike starting midnight on Monday [1] - Boeing is prepared for the strike and has implemented a contingency plan [2] - The original contract proposal from Boeing included a 20% wage increase over four years and a $5,000 ratification bonus, which the union deemed insufficient [4] - A new contract offer was sent to the union with minor compensation changes benefiting senior members, while maintaining current overtime policies [5] - Boeing's defense division is expanding manufacturing facilities in St. Louis for the new F-47A fighter jet, following a recent contract win [6][7] - The upcoming strike involves 3,200 employees, significantly smaller than the previous strike involving 33,000 machinists last fall [6]