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Boeing Strikes

The Weekly Rose

Written by Daniel Mercado

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to go on strike against Boeing on Friday 13th of this month. 96% of Union members voted for the strike. Their demands included a 40% increase in pay and restoration of their lost pension. [1]

Boeing responded by cutting nonunion laborers and reducing pay bonuses for the CEO and higher management. [2]

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