Boeing Defense Workers Begin Striking For First Time Since 1996 After Rejecting Contract Offer

“IAM District 837 members have spoken loud and clear, they deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation's defense,” local union lead Tom Boelling said in a statement. Brian Bryant, the union's international president, added that IAM “will be there on the picket lines, ensuring Boeing hears the collective power of working people.