Striking defense workers reject Boeing contract offer

Core Points - Boeing defense workers in Missouri voted against the company's modified contract offer, leading to the continuation of a strike involving over 3,000 workers, marking the first walkout in nearly three decades [1][2] - The union criticized Boeing's offer for lacking a sufficient signing bonus and an increase in 401(k) benefits, emphasizing the determination of approximately 3,200 IAM Union members to stand united until their demands are met [2] - The rejected deal proposed a 45% average wage growth, raising the average salary from $75,000 to $109,000, but was deemed insufficient by the workers [3] - The striking workers primarily assemble and maintain F-15 fighter jets and missile systems, and had previously rejected an offer that included a 20% general wage increase and a $5,000 signing bonus [3] - In response to the strike, Boeing is hiring additional workers to replace those on strike to meet increasing demand [4]