Tuesday, Sept. 30 Update:
Your IAM Union Bargaining Committee continues to work on your behalf to resolve this strike and get back to work. Through a federal mediator, we have submitted a modified offer to the company within the parameters of the pre-ratified agreement approved by the membership. We look forward to engaging with the company. If accepted by the company, this modified offer would require a membership vote.
Monday, Sept. 29 Update:
Update 1: Our IAM Union bargaining committee met with federal mediators today. The company continues to insist on staying within the same economic framework that our members have rejected three times. The company has re-extended its rejected five-year offer. We will not re-vote a rejected offer. The way to end this strike continues to be the sensible pre-ratified offer that was accepted by our membership. We are available when the company has an improved offer. Continue to stand strong!
Update 2: “We see Boeing has again mischaracterized our negotiations. Today’s mediation session ended with the company giving us an offer that has already been rejected by our membership. It is clear the company was completely unprepared to resolve this strike. We told mediators that we remain fully available when the company has an improved offer.” — IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett and IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli
Friday, Sept. 26 Update:
IAM District 837 Family,
Our contract is about more than GWI’s. It’s about a path to a dignified retirement, bonuses reflecting our essential skills that keep America safe, and
wage fairness regardless of where you’re at in the pay scale.
IAM District 837 Family,
The bargaining committees for Boeing and IAM 837 have agreed to return to negotiations on Monday with the help of a federal mediator in an effort to find a path to end the strike. We will continue to communicate all updates to you promptly.
In solidarity,
Your IAM District 837 Bargaining Committee
Join us at the Union Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. CT to rally in Solidarity.
We are rallying with top labor leaders and allies in the community.
Monday, Sept. 22 Update:
IAM District 837 Family,
Did you know your Union is texting strike updates so everyone knows what’s happening in real time? This includes picket schedules, strike benefits, upcoming rallies, and negotiation news. CLICK HERE so you don’t miss anything.
DISCLAIMER: It’s only for union updates during the strike. No spam. It’s the fastest way to keep everyone in the loop.
In solidarity,
Your IAM District 837 Bargaining Committee
Friday, Sept. 19 Update:
IAM District 837 Family,
Today, IAM District 837 members voted to approve the union-proposed four-year strike settlement offer. This is a strong step forward, and the proposal will now be submitted to Boeing as a pre-ratified agreement. The responsibility is now on the company to accept this deal and end the strike immediately.
We remain on strike. Stay strong, stay united, and stay on the picket lines. Your solidarity has brought us this far, and it is our strength on those lines that will carry us over the finish line.
We have stood together for nearly seven weeks on strike, and your voice has been heard loud and clear: we are ready to return to work if Boeing accepts this agreement. Now it’s up to Boeing to do the right thing.
We will continue to communicate all updates to you promptly.
In solidarity,
Your IAM District 837 Bargaining Committee