STORY: :: Striking employees criticize Boeing's bid before proposal is voted on
:: October 21, 2024
:: Renton, Washington
:: Myles Sims, Boeing machinist
“I've seen the new contract. I don't, I think it's a decent contract, but I don't think it's what we asked for. // I just feel like Boeing could do a lot better in this economy do with all the money we have earned for them over the years.”
:: Jeffrey Dodge, Boeing machinist
“I think if they had done that in the beginning, there would never have been a strike. But they're going to have to do a little better, I think they're close. I think they're close.” // “I imagine we have a very high rejection rate. Probably 90%, I'm guessing.”
About 33,000 workers will vote on the contract proposal on Wednesday (October 23) after a work stoppage of more than a month that halted production of models including the best-selling 737 MAX narrowbody jets.
The new contract proposal announced Saturday includes a 35% pay increase over four years, a $7,000 ratification bonus, a reinstated incentive plan and increased contributions to employees' 401(k) retirement plans, including a one-time contribution of $5,000 plus up to 12 premiums . % employer contributions.
