The Brief
- Boeing engineers and technical workers rejected the company’s latest contract offer and overwhelmingly authorized a potential strike.
- About 88% voted to authorize a strike despite Boeing offering nearly 30% wage increases over four years and other benefits.
- Current contracts expire Oct. 6, meaning a strike involving SPEEA workers could begin as early as Oct. 7.
SEATTLE – Unionized engineers and technical workers have rejected Boeing’s latest contract offer and voted to authorize a potential strike that could begin in October.
Boeing employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) voted down two proposed collective bargaining agreements on Friday. SPEEA represents 17,000 engineers and technicians across the country, including many in western Washington.
By the numbers:
Union members reject Boeing contract offer
About 64% of members voted to reject the contracts, pushing for better improvements, while nearly 88% voted yes to strike. Overall, 92% of eligible members participated in the vote.…