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Machinists cast ballots Monday on Boeing's latest offer as strike enters 9th week

Boeing Machinists Vote on Latest Offer, Strike Enters 9th Week

9-Week-Long Strike Continues

Machinists at Boeing began voting Monday on the company's latest contract offer, as the strike that has halted production of the company's commercial aircraft entered its ninth week.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said in a statement that the vote will be conducted over the next several days, and the results will be announced once they are tallied.

The strike began on Sept. 1 after the union and the company failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The main sticking points in the negotiations have been wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Boeing's Latest Offer

Boeing's latest offer includes a 5% wage increase over three years, as well as a $4,000 signing bonus.

The company has also agreed to increase contributions to the union's defined-benefit pension plan and to make changes to the health care plan.

Union's Position

The IAM has said that Boeing's latest offer is not enough and that the union is prepared to continue the strike if necessary.

The union is demanding a 12% wage increase over three years, as well as improvements to the pension and health care plans.

Impact of the Strike

The strike has had a significant impact on Boeing's production. The company has been forced to suspend production of its commercial aircraft, including the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, and 777X.

The strike has also led to the cancellation of thousands of flights and has cost Boeing billions of dollars in revenue.

Next Steps

The results of the vote are expected to be announced later this week.

If the union rejects Boeing's latest offer, the strike is likely to continue.

The two sides are expected to resume negotiations next week in an attempt to reach a new contract.