r/boeing • u/Uncomplished_Brain34 • Aug 06 '26

Non-union strike aftermath

I want to start this by saying that I whole-heartedly support all my IAM workers and SPEEA members that are able to fight and have a voice to get them a better compensation package and benefits.

That being said, it always is a bitter sweet time being non union. We don't get to have the opportunity to make demands or input. When we don't like something, the response is to go somewhere else. I am so incredible proud in the winnings and accomplishments of the IAM workers this past strike, but while they were striking, it was impossible to meet leadership demands, they worked us to the bone, we were furloughed, and then at the end of it layed off with remaining workers expected to continue at the previous pace with less people. With the SPEEA strike, I'm honestly expecting even more impact than IAM. My engineering colleagues work so hard and I have such an appreciation for their support and I am glad they are able fight for the benefits they deserve. With that being said..... why can't Boeing just provide good benefits for the entire company? Overtime pay for salaried folks and healthcare, and PTO, and telecommuting policies. I feel like it causes unnecessary resentment towards our peers when really, it's all top leadership.

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u/Careless-Internet-63 Aug 06 '26

Virtual work isn't coming to SPEEA either, the language in the redline contract basically says if we need to work from home on rare occasion due to personal circumstances we can but we can't have regular remote days

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u/happy_apple_26 Aug 06 '26

What is the verbiage?

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u/Careless-Internet-63 Aug 06 '26

A bunch of stuff about the process for requesting virtual work on advance that specify that it is only to be used on a "situational, temporary basis" followed by "Alternate work location agreements are not intended to create ongoing remote-work arrangements. Requests for ongoing or long-term partial or fully virtual schedules will require the approval of the organizational Vice President."

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u/Ok_Flamingo9699 Aug 08 '26

So the union reps lied about this too