IAM District 837 has issued a statement addressing recent claims by Boeing regarding ongoing mediation efforts between the company and the union. According to the union, Boeing’s assertion that both parties have been engaged in mediation “for several weeks” is not accurate. The union stated, “The last time we met with the company and the federal mediator was on Sept. 29. Since then, there have been no further mediation sessions.”
Following the September meeting, IAM District 837 reported submitting a revised pre-ratification settlement offer through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The union explained, “Boeing rejected that proposal and instead re-issued the same five-year contract offer that had already been rejected by our membership. They made that same rejected offer contingent on acceptance by a specific deadline, but because it had previously been voted down, it was not brought back for another vote.”
IAM District 837 also stated its willingness to resume talks, noting, “In good faith, we notified Boeing—through FMCS—that the union remains ready to return to mediation with just 24 hours’ notice. As of today, the company has not provided any dates of availability.”
The union reiterated its commitment to reaching a resolution, saying, “Our goal remains to reach a fair agreement that addresses the issues our members have clearly identified. We continue to stand ready to meet at any time to reach a resolution and end this strike.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents about 600,000 active and retired members in a range of industries including aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, and automotive across North America.
