Boeing and the union representing striking machinists have reached a new contract proposal that aims to end a month-long strike that has disrupted airplane production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced plans for a ratification vote on Wednesday.
The proposed deal includes a 35% pay increase over four years, up from the previous offer of 30%, and a higher upfront bonus of $7,000 per worker instead of $6,000. While the new offer does not reinstate a traditional pension plan, it does increase contributions to 401(k) retirement plans that Boeing would match.
“We eagerly await the vote on the negotiated proposal by our employees,” Boeing stated.
Approximately 33,000 members of IAM District 751 initiated the strike on September 14, leading to a halt in the production of Boeing 737s, 767s, and 777s. Boeing has continued to manufacture 787 Dreamliners at a nonunion plant in South Carolina.
The strike prompted new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to announce around 17,000 layoffs and take steps to raise up to $25 billion through new stock or debt issuance to strengthen the company’s financial position. sentence: Please make sure to complete the assignment by the end of the day. following sentence using different words:
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