Boeing Defense Workers Ratify New Contract, Concluding Three-Month Strike

Approximately 3,200 Boeing defense workers in the Midwest have ratified a new five-year contract, concluding a strike that commenced on August 4, 2025. The agreement encompasses a 24% wage increase over the contract's duration and a $6,000 signing bonus.

The workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837, are scheduled to return to their roles on Sunday at manufacturing facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as Mascoutah, Illinois. These plants are responsible for assembling military aircraft and weapons systems.

Boeing expressed anticipation for the full team's return, stating, "We look forward to bringing our full team back together."

The strike, which lasted over three months, had an impact on Boeing's defense production, including the assembly of F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets. The resolution of this labor dispute is expected to aid Boeing's efforts in stabilizing its operations.