Boeing workers might end their 7-week strike after new deal appears
Union leaders back Boeings latest contract proposal after long-running strike of 33000 workers. The deal comes as representatives say theyve reached peak negotiating position
After seven-weeks of work stoppage Boeing made a fresh-deal that got quick support from union heads. The contract affects thirty-three thousand workers whoʼve been on picket lines since early fall
The leadership of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers districts (751 and W24) sent out a clear-cut message to their people; suggesting its time to wrap-up the strike
We believe asking members to stay on strike longer wouldnt be right as we have achieved so much success. In every negotiation and strike there is a point where we have extracted everything that we can in bargaining and by withholding our labor
The union chiefs pointed out that continuing the walkout might lead to worse offers — making this moment perfect to secure the wins. The deal represents what they see as peak bargaining leverage: a point where workers gained most possible benefits through their unified action
