Roughly 3,200 Boeing workers across three plants in Missouri and Illinois went on strike Monday after rejecting a new labor deal, saying “enough is enough.” The unionized workers, who build military aircraft, turned down a proposed four-year contract with a 20% wage increase. Boeing said it was disappointed, claiming the offer included 40% average wage growth. The strike follows a separate 53-day walkout last year and comes as Boeing continues to face fallout from safety and financial issues tied to its commercial aircraft division.
See "Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets just went on strike", Cathy Bussewitz, PBS, August 4, 2025