Boeing’s engineering and technical workforce has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, clearing the way for continued operations at the aerospace manufacturer. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, representing approximately 13,000 engineers and 4,000 technical workers, secured approval for the four-year deal.
The contract provides workers with a 10% wage increase upon ratification, followed by annual raises of 4% with potential merit-based increases up to 6%. Boeing revised its initial proposal in mid-September after workers rejected an earlier offer that included only 3% annual raises. The engineering unit voted 67.62% in favor of the agreement, while the technical workers unit approved it with 53.48% support.
The ratification represents a significant development for Boeing, which is navigating multiple operational and regulatory challenges. The company is focused on stabilizing and expanding production of its commercial jet aircraft while simultaneously pursuing federal certification for the 737 Max 10 and 777X models, both of which are substantially behind their original timelines. The Federal Aviation Administration announced it is currently evaluating whether a software issue identified on the 737 Max 10 that could impact landing procedures in certain situations constitutes a safety concern.
The labor agreement’s approval prevents production disruptions that could have further complicated Boeing’s recovery efforts. A previous machinist strike two years prior had halted manufacturing operations until a separate agreement was reached. Company officials expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the voting process.
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