Boeing Machinists Vote on New Contract, Stakes High
Voting Ends at 7 PM; Results Expected Soon
Voting for the Boeing machinists’ new contract proposal ended at 7 PM on Monday. As results are being tabulated, the union and company await the outcome of this crucial vote. The results are expected to be announced at the Seattle Union Hall.
Contract Proposal Details
The contract proposal offers a 38% wage increase over the next four years, immediate decrease in monthly healthcare premiums, a commitment to launch the next airplane program in the Pacific Northwest, and several other benefits. Here’s a breakdown:
- Wage Increase: A 38% wage increase over the next four years.
- Healthcare: Immediate decrease in monthly healthcare premiums.
- Job Stability: A commitment to maintain the headcount in facilities and maintenance jobs.
- Overtime: Reduced designated overtime.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave provisions.
- Disability Insurance: Improved short-term disability insurance.
- Retiree Benefits: Added eligibility for retirees for a post-65 Medicare Advantage plan.
- Retirement: Improved 401(k) match and a guaranteed 4% payout for the AMPP.
A Decade-Long Demand
This is the second contract proposal to address issues that include a 40% wage increase, reinstatement of a pension plan, and lower healthcare costs. Union District 751 believes this contract will be a historic agreement.
The Impact of the Strike
The ongoing strike, which began at the start of October, has brought much of Boeing’s production to a halt. The strike cost has incurred significant downtime, and politicians and contractors alike have urged the company to offer a fair contract to resolve the crisis.
Tense Negotiations
Negotiations throughout the process have been contentious. Unfair labor practices complaints have been levied against both parties. The private of the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, was brought in to facilitate negotiations, which demonstrate the serious nature of the dispute.
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