Boeing Files Unfair Labor Practice Claim Amid IAM Strike

Boeing has filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing 33,000 factory workers on the U.S. West Coast of “bad faith bargaining”. The workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have been on strike for nearly five weeks.

In its October 10, 2024 filing, Boeing alleged that the union’s “public narrative is misleading” and has made it challenging to resolve the dispute. The aerospace giant stated that it filed the claim to ensure the NLRB and other parties have a clear view of the situation.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg commented on the situation, noting that both parties can reach a deal that supports workers while ensuring Boeing’s long-term success. “There’s a deal to be had,” Buttigieg said at an October 10 press event.

IAM has yet to respond to Boeing’s claim as of October 11, 2024. However, the union released a statement on Facebook the day before, reaffirming their commitment to the strike and declaring, “There is no Boeing without the IAM.”

Tensions between Boeing and the union have escalated amid financial challenges for the planemaker, with Boeing expected to lose around $10 billion in 2024 if the strike continues through the year, according to S&P Global. Two recent rounds of talks on October 8–9 ended without a deal.

Boeing’s last offer on September 23, 2024, included a 30% pay raise over four years and bonuses, but the union rejected the proposal, demanding a 40% pay raise and the restoration of a pension plan cut in 2014.

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