Approximately 2,500 members of a union that represents three Boeing Co. defense locations in Missouri are set to go on strike next month after they voted to reject the plane maker’s contract offer.
The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and Aerospace Workers District 837 confirmed the planned strike, which comes after weeks of bargaining, in a statement on July 24.
The strike is planned to begin on Aug. 1 at Boeing manufacturing facilities in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and Mascoutah, Illinois.
Workers at those plants build military aircraft, including the F-15, F-18, T-7A trainer, and the MQ-25 unmanned refueler.
Boring employs 14,865 workers in Missouri, according to the company’s website….