Boeing Engineers Reject Contract, Authorize Strike Ahead of Oct. 6 Deadline

Boeing’s engineers and technical workers have rejected a proposed four-year contract and voted to authorize a strike if no agreement is reached before the current deal expires on Oct. 6. The union, SPEEA, said most members in both bargaining units opposed the offer, while Boeing said it had offered strong pay and benefits and that no further talks are currently scheduled. The vote adds pressure to Boeing at a time when it is still dealing with major production and certification challenges on key aircraft programs, making the labor dispute potentially significant for the company’s operations and schedule.