Labor Dispute at US Aircraft Maker Boeing: Striking Employees Reject Fourth Offer - Boeing's New Offer: 45% Wage Hike, Better Benefits for Striking Workers
Boeing has presented its fourth offer to striking employees in Missouri and Illinois, proposing a significant minimum wage increase and improved social security benefits. The offer comes amidst ongoing negotiations and the company's exploration of outsourcing and hiring strategies.
Boeing's latest proposal includes an average 45% minimum wage increase over five years, along with various bonuses and enhanced health and pension benefits. Additionally, the offer extends additional paid leave for employees. This comes as the company has been exploring outsourcing certain tasks to third-party firms since early October, aiming to streamline operations.
The union, however, seeks minimum wage parity with Boeing employees in the Pacific Northwest region. Since August 4, Boeing employees in Missouri and Illinois have been on strike, demanding higher minimum wage increases, larger bonuses, and improved retirement benefits. This action follows Boeing's decision to begin recruiting 'permanent' replacements for striking employees in early September.
Boeing's fourth offer, if accepted, would significantly boost minimum wages and benefits for striking employees. However, the union continues to push for minimum wage parity with other Boeing employees. Meanwhile, Boeing explores outsourcing and hiring strategies to maintain operations during the ongoing negotiations.
