Boeing Braces for Defense Hub Strike as Workers Reject Offer (2)

Boeing Co. is preparing for a strike at its St. Louis defense hub after factory workers rejected a contract offer that would’ve boosted their wages by 20% over four years.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 837, which represents 3,200 Boeing defense workers in Missouri and Illinois, said its members voted overwhelmingly against the new terms Sunday.

The Boeing proposal “fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices” of the company’s skilled workforce, the union said in a statement. “Our members are standing together to demand a contract that respects their work and ensures a secure future.” ...