Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits
Published On Oct 24, 2024, 4:42 PM
Boeing employees' union members have overwhelmingly rejected a new contract proposal that included significant raises but did not restore a previously frozen pension plan. This rejection prolongs an ongoing strike, which has been a challenge for Boeing as it tries to recover from past crises. The main contention point is the desire of employees for guaranteed defined-benefit pensions, as opposed to the standard defined-contribution plans that Boeing currently offers. The union's leadership is firm on restoring the pension, indicating that negotiations could remain difficult going forward.