IAM International President Brian Bryant, along with Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett, visited the picket line of striking District 837 members at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area. The visit was aimed at showing support for the 3,200 IAM members currently on strike.
During their time on the picket line, union leaders spoke directly with workers, offering encouragement and reaffirming the union’s commitment to supporting its members. The ongoing strike centers on demands for fair treatment and improved contract terms for employees who manufacture advanced military products at Boeing Defense.
“You are sending a powerful message that workers deserve better,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “Our union will use every resource we have to back you until we win the contract you’ve earned.”
Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli expressed his support by stating, “I couldn’t be more proud of the strength and solidarity of our IAM District 837 members here in St. Louis. Boeing’s profits don’t happen without you. You deserve a contract that reflects the value of your work, your skills, and your sacrifices.”
Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett also addressed those on strike: “This strike isn’t just about numbers on a page—it’s about respect. Our members are taking a stand for fairness, and our union will not back down until we win the contract they deserve.”
The labor action has drawn attention from both local media outlets such as KSDK TV News St. Louis and regional newspapers like the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as it enters its third week without a resolution.
