Boeing Makes ‘Best And Final Offer’ To Striking Workers

Boeing made its “best and final offer” to its striking factory workers on Monday, promising larger raises and bonuses. However, the union leading the strike, which accused Boeing of trying to circumvent the negotiation process and create divisions among the workers, reacted strongly.

In a statement on social media, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 said “Boeing took it upon itself to disrespect our entire Union” by sending the offer directly to the workers and media while the union’s negotiating team was reviewing it.

The union’s negotiating commitment did not “have any discussion or input on this offer,” adding that the mediation process broke down on September 18 after the “company refused to make an offer that addressed the priorities of our membership.”

Boeing’s so-called “best and final offer” includes pay raises totaling 30% over four years—up from 25% in the company’s first offer but lower than the union’s demand of 40%—doubles the ratification bonus to $6,000 and reinstates an annual productivity bonus not included in the original offer.

The offer, however, is contingent on the union workers voting to ratify it by Friday night—a deadline the union’s leadership has rejected, saying it does not give them “enough time to present details to the membership or even secure all voting locations.”

The union also accused the company of misleading the media by “wrongfully stating” that the union membership must vote on their latest offer.

The statement added that Boeing has “missed the mark with this proposal” as it doesn’t do enough to address the concerns raised by the striking workers.