Boeing stays silent on Machinists’ proposed strike settlement

Group 1 - Boeing workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 are awaiting an official response to their pre-ratified strike settlement from the company [1] - Dan Gillian, Boeing Air Dominance VP, stated that the company would not accept the proposal, but the union does not interpret the silence as a rejection [2] - Boeing has expressed openness to constructive talks but criticized the union for having a "selective memory" regarding previous negotiations [3] Group 2 - The strike proposal is modeled after a successful IAM strike at Eaton's facilities, where approximately 400 workers struck for a month in October 2024 [4] - The union is prepared to meet with Boeing for negotiations but has faced challenges due to Boeing's unwillingness to engage in discussions [5] - Workers at the St. Louis facilities are seeking a deal comparable to those received by employees at Boeing's commercial aircraft facilities on the West Coast and in South Carolina, which included wage increases and bonuses [5]