Approximately 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have voted to approve a new contract with Boeing in the St. Louis area. This decision ends a strike that began on August 4, 2025. The workers are set to return to their jobs starting Sunday, November 16.
IAM District 837 released a statement following the ratification: “IAM District 837 members stood strong and united for over three months. We thank our Bargaining Committee for their tireless efforts, and we appreciate the unwavering support of our members, their families, the St. Louis community, our labor allies, and elected officials throughout this fight. We’re proud of what our members have fought for together and are ready to get back to building the world’s most advanced military aircraft.
We look forward to continuing to fight for fairness and respect for the world’s best defense workers in the contracts to come.”
The IAM Union represents about 600,000 active and retired workers across North America in industries such as aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and others.
