A strike by around 3,200 machinists in Missouri and Illinois marked the first time thousands of workers at Boeing’s St. Louis defense hub have gone on strike since the mid-1990s. The workers rejected the aerospace giant’s latest contract offer, indicating a new wave of labor unrest for Seattle-based Boeing.
The strike comes as tensions between workers and management continue to rise. With no clear resolution in sight, the impact of the walkout remains uncertain. This marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for better working conditions and compensation for Boeing’s machinists.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/04/boeing-defense-union-votes-strike