The strike began on September 13 after 94.6% of workers voted to reject a contract promising a 25% pay raise over four years, and 96% voted to approve the strike, surpassing the two-thirds threshold.[5] The strike temporarily halted production of Boeing's 737, 777, and 767 jets, including military derivatives such as the U.S. Air Force KC-46 tanker and Navy P-8 maritime aircraft.[6]
Timeline
October
By early October, the strike had cost Boeing an estimated $5 billion.[7] Negotiations broke down on October 8, with Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope stating that the union "made non-negotiable demands far in excess of what can be accepted if we are to remain competitive as a business."[8]
On October 10, Boeing filed an unfair labor practice charge against the union with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing it of failing to bargain in good faith.[9] On October 14, Boeing announced layoffs affecting thousands of workers.[10] On October 31, the union backed a new contract that included a 38% wage increase over four years, plus a choice between a $12,000 ratification bonus or a combination of a $7,000 bonus and a $5,000 401(k) contribution.[11]
November
On November 4, union members voted to approve the contract with 59% support, officially ending the strike.[3]
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