Boeing, SPEEA Resume Contract Talks Amid Strike Threat

Negotiations between Boeing and its largest white-collar union, SPEEA, will resume on Monday to discuss a new contract. The current contract expires on October 6, and SPEEA members have expressed concerns about wage increases. A survey of nearly 13,000 union members showed that they want larger and immediate guaranteed wage increases from Boeing.

The second priority for the union is more money for annual performance-based raises, followed by better annual cost-of-living adjustments. Boeing posted contractor jobs on Tuesday, which some see as a preparation for a strike if an agreement cannot be reached.

SPEEA members perform critical work in Boeing's push to certify its 737 MAX 10 and 777-9 aircraft, both of which are several years behind schedule. A work stoppage would further delay the two aircraft from entering service with airlines waiting for delivery.