Machinists head back to bargaining table with Boeing amid strike

While machinists continue to strike, their union will head back at the bargaining table with Boeing on Monday, Oct. 7.

"This meeting is another critical opportunity to push for the priorities of our Membership. We will continue to fight relentlessly for the issues that matter most to you," International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 announced via X Friday.

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The machinists union went on strike Sept. 13. They've continued to picket ever since. Amid the strike, Boeing made what it called its "best and final" contract offer, which union leaders rejected. They argued that Boeing's offer bypassed the negotiating process and was therefore insulting.

The union also said the offer did not give it enough time to organize a vote. Boeing responded by giving more time, but the union still pressed for the company to come back to the negotiating table. It seems that is what is happening now.

Shortly before IAM 751's announcement, Congressmember Pramila Jayapal of Seattle joined workers on the picket line.

“We have seen in dramatic fashion this year how Boeing has increased pay outs for shareholders and CEOs while workers express concerns over safety," Jayapal said in a statement on Oct. 3. "Boeing’s latest offer to workers doesn’t meet the requested raises by the machinists who build their planes, even as their CEO was compensated more than $32 million in 2023. I hope to see Boeing and the machinists come back to the table to work in good faith to address the issues of fair wages and pensions.”

Jayapal is the latest politician to show support for the striking workers. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell has also stood on the picket line in Washington. Congressmembers Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene recently did the same in Everett.