Boeing engineers, tech workers approve contract, avoid strike - KOMO
Boeing engineers and technical workers have approved a new four-year contract, securing a 34% pay increase and improved benefits. This agreement prevents a potential strike that could have disrupted critical aircraft production and certification programs.
Why it matters
The deal stabilizes Boeing's labor relations during a period of intense scrutiny regarding production quality and financial recovery.
Boeing has avoided an engineering strike after more than 17,000 engineers and technical workers on Thursday approved a four-year contract offer promising wage increases and other perks. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace wrapped up its electronic voting at noon. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Boeing releases final contract offer to union engineers, technical workers The bargaining team had recommended members accept the offer as it guarantees a 34% pay boost over four years, including a nearly immediate 10% increase in October. The deal also enhances health care and retirement benefits and adds two vacation days, a new floating holiday, and three bereavement days. Alex Phillips is a software security engineer for Boeing in Seattle, and he's been fighting for a big pay bump. "To improve members’ lives and help Boeing do better," Phillips explained.
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