Boeing Fighter Jet Workers Strike Exposes Management Failures and National Security Risks

As midnight approaches, more than 3,200 skilled workers at Boeing’s key defense manufacturing sites in Missouri and Illinois are set to strike, raising urgent questions about the company’s commitment to national security and labor fairness. These are not just any workers; they craft the fighter jets that protect America’s skies. Yet, after rejecting Boeing’s latest labor agreement proposal—a plan that included a reported 40% average wage growth over four years—their walkout starkly illustrates a growing rift between management and the frontline employees essential to our nation’s defense. Is Boeing Prioritizing Profits Over America’s Security? The International Association of Machinists and...