Boeing machinists strike of 2008

A strike by about 27,000 machinists at Boeing over outsourcing, job security, pay, and benefits began 7 September 2008. The union, International Association of Machinists, and Boeing appeared unwilling to compromise to settle the strike. The company had 3,700 jets on back order, which union members hoped would put pressure on Boeing to end the strike.

Boeing machinists strike of 2008

A strike by about 27,000 machinists at Boeing over outsourcing, job security, pay, and benefits began 7 September 2008. The union, International Association of Machinists, and Boeing appeared unwilling to compromise to settle the strike. The company had 3,700 jets on back order, which union members hoped would put pressure on Boeing to end the strike.