Machinists End 101-Day Strike with 24% Pay Increase and $6,000 Signing Bonuses

Machinists at Boeing’s defense factories in the St. Louis region have ratified a new five-year contract, ending a 101-day strike. The contract includes a 24% pay increase and $6,000 signing bonuses, and covers approximately 3,200 workers at Boeing factories in Missouri and Illinois. The agreement was announced on November 13, 2025, and operations resumed immediately. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 negotiated the contract, which also includes more vacation time and better sick-leave terms. The strike disrupted production of key programs including the F-15 and F/A-18 fighters and the T-7 trainer. The agreement was reached after protracted negotiations, with the union rejecting several of Boeing’s contract proposals and eventually drafting its own four-year contract, which Boeing declined to accept. For its part, the union issued a message of solidarity and achievement, stating, “We’re proud of what our members have fought for together and are ready to get back to building the world’s most advanced military aircraft.” The strike had significant implications for Boeing’s production and customer commitments, and the outcome may have implications for future labor disputes and production costs.