STORY: :: Striking employees criticize Boeing’s offer before a vote on the proposal
:: October 21, 2024
:: Renton, Washington
:: Myles Sims, Boeing machinist
“I’ve seen the new contract. I’m not too, I think it’s a decent contract, but I think it’s not what we asked for. // I just feel like Boeing in this economy could do a lot better with all the money that we’ve made for them over the years.”
:: Jeffrey Dodge, Boeing machinist
“I think if they came with that in the beginning, there never would have been a strike. But they’re going to have to do a little better, I think they are close. I think they’re close.” // “I imagine we’ll have a very high percentage on turning this down. Probably like 90% I bet.”
About 33,000 workers will vote on the contract proposal on Wednesday (October 23) after a more than month-long work stoppage, which has halted production of models including its best-selling 737 MAX narrowbody jets.
The new contract proposal announced on Saturday includes a 35% pay hike over four years, a $7,000 ratification bonus, a reinstated incentive plan and enhanced contributions to workers’ 401(k) retirement plans, including a one-time $5,000 contribution plus up to 12% in employer contributions.
