Just when Boeing thought things couldn’t get worse—another strike hits.
This time, it’s not commercial jet builders, but over 3,000 defense workers in Missouri and Illinois walking off the job.
These aren’t just any employees—they’re the skilled hands behind F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft.
What’s The Reason?
A breakdown over pay, pensions, and work hours.
“We’re disappointed our employees rejected an offer that featured 40% average wage growth.”
Dan Gillian is the VP of Boeing’s Air Dominance division.
But for the workers, it’s about more than numbers. “This is about respect and dignity, not empty promises,” the IAM union declared on X.
It’s Boeing’s first defense strike since 1996—and another chapter in its rough recent history.
Fatal crashes, safety scandals, and a disastrous walkout last year by 30,000 jet workers have already rocked the aviation giant.
CEO Kelly Ortberg tried to downplay the impact, calling it minor compared to last year’s multi-billion-dollar strike.
“We’ll manage our way through,” he insisted.
Still, for a company already struggling to stay airborne, this latest turbulence begs the question—how many more blows can Boeing take?
