Machinists Ratify Deal After 101-Day Strike, Boosting Salaries and Benefits
Machinists at Boeing’s defense factories in the St. Louis region have ratified a new five-year contract, ending a 101-day strike. The agreement includes a 24% pay increase, $6,000 signing bonuses, and improved vacation and sick-leave terms. Operations resumed immediately at Boeing facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 announced the contract approval on November 13, 2025, according to AeroTime.