"Boeing claimed they listened to their employees - the result of today's vote proves they have not,"
"Boeing's corporate executives continue to insult the very people who build the world's most advanced military aircraft - the same planes and military systems that keep our servicemembers and nation safe."
"It's well past time for Boeing to stop cheaping out on the workers who make its success possible and bargain a fair deal that respects their skill and sacrifice,"
"continues to threaten military readiness."
Approximately 3,200 machinists have been on strike since August 4 at three Boeing facilities in Missouri and Illinois that build and maintain F-15 Strike Eagle, F/A-18 Hornet, and some missile technologies. Union members voted to reject Boeing's latest contract offer, calling the proposal disrespectful to skilled workers and warning the disruption threatens military readiness. Union leaders demanded higher retirement contributions, wage increases tied to inflation, and a $12,000 ratification bonus parity with commercial airplane workers in the Pacific Northwest. The union estimated the proposed concessions would have cost Boeing about $50 million over four years.
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