The latest contract offers a 38% general wage increase over four years, among other gains from the weeks-long strike.
SEATTLE — Boeing union machinists will vote on another contract Monday, a proposal that is endorsed by the union, according to IAM District 751.
The union announced Thursday that it is endorsing the latest contract presented by Boeing and is recommending its members on strike vote in support.
“It is time for our Members to lock in these gains and confidently declare victory,” the union posted on social media Thursday afternoon. “We believe asking members to stay on strike longer wouldn’t be right as we have achieved so much success.”
The latest contract includes all asks achieved in the Sept. 12, 2024 contract, along with “the additional gains you achieved by going on strike.”
It includes a 38% general wage increase over four years, which compounds to 43.65% over the lifetime of the contract agreement, according to the union.
It also includes a $12,000 ratification bonus, comprising the previous ratification bonus of $7,000 and the lump sum of $5,000 into the employee’s 401K. Union machinists can choose to receive the amount in their paycheck, contribute into their 401K or a combination of both.
“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 stated. “We are at that point now and risk a regressive or lesser offer in the future.”
KING 5 has reached out to Boeing for comment.
Voting takes place Monday, Nov. 4. Information on voting locations and times will be announced later Thursday night.
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