EVERETT, Wash. — Boeing’s machinists union said Tuesday it will not vote on the company’s latest contract proposal. This comes after the company presented an offer to members that was not negotiated with the union.
“I think the strike will continue until the membership decides what’s being offered is of real benefit to them,” Nisan Banin, a union shop steward in Everett, said. He told KING 5 the latest contract offer is still not enough.
“For 10 years, we had not just stagnated wages but regressive wages,” he said. Boeing’s latest offer includes a general wage increase of 30% over four years which is up from the original offer of 25%. However, the union originally was seeking 40%. It also includes a doubled ratification bonus of up to $6,000 and increases to matches on retirement contributions. It also continues the company’s commitment to build the next new airplane in the Puget Sound region…