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The company continues to write the same misleading and disingenuous letters to our members instead of bargaining to end the strike. While Boeing relies on failed scare tactics, your IAM Bargaining Committee has remained focused on reaching a fair agreement that respects the value of our members’ work.
Just yesterday, we presented a serious counterproposal focused on what matters most to our members — a fair ratification bonus and real raises for those at the top of the pay scale. To show our commitment to reaching a fair deal, we modified our offer and dropped our 401(k) proposal — a clear sign that the IAM Union is working earnestly to end this strike with a fair deal.
Instead of responding with a counteroffer, the company rejected our proposal outright. Because of Boeing’s continued refusal to bargain in good faith, today we were forced to submit a second Unfair Labor Practice Charge. In a letter to the company sent earlier today, we urged them once again to provide our Bargaining Committee with a counterproposal.
Every American should be deeply concerned that this company is prolonging this strike and attempting to hire third-party workers without our experience to build some of the most advanced military jets and defense systems in the world. These are complex, precision-built products — and they cannot replace the skilled, experienced IAM members who have dedicated their careers to this work. They need us. Our nation depends on us.
While executives take massive payouts funded by taxpayer dollars, the company continues to shortchange the workers who build and protect America’s defense.
Your IAM Bargaining Committee remains ready to negotiate and determined to secure the fair contract you’ve earned.
Solidarity is our strength — and together, we’ll win the agreement our members deserve.
