Local

Boeing workers to vote on wage deal that could end weeks-long strike

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tentative deal has been reached to end a weeks-long strike at Boeing.

WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

The International Association of Machinists announced the deal to its 33,000 striking members.

The union says the offer would increase wages by 35% over the four-year life of the contract.

Read: Boeing faces a new FAA review as a key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to labor strike

It also includes a $7,000 signing bonus and an increase in company contributions to 401k plans.

A vote to ratify the contract is set for Wednesday.

Read: Troubled Boeing signals it may raise up to $25 billion to shore up finances

Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

0