Boeing Faces New Crisis as Over 3,000 Defense Workers Prepare for Historic Strike
Boeing Faces New Crisis as Over 3,000 Defense Workers Prepare for Historic Strike Published: August 4, 2025 By: Mindset Masteries In yet another turbulent chapter for aerospace giant Boeing, more than 3,000 of its defense workers are preparing to go on strike , setting the stage for one of the most disruptive labor actions in the company’s history. The planned walkout, scheduled to begin Monday , follows a decisive vote by union members in Missouri and Illinois rejecting Boeing’s latest contract proposal over issues of pay, scheduling, and retirement benefits . This labor unrest strikes the heart of Boeing’s defense manufacturing operations , where highly skilled workers assemble and maintain some of the most critical military aircraft in the U.S. arsenal — including the F-15 fighter jet . A Crisis Brewing in America’s Aerospace Backbone The striking employees are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 , one of th...