IAM District 837 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) and Boeing have agreed to resume mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The talks are set to restart on Monday, October 20, as both parties seek to resolve a labor dispute involving about 3,200 union members in the St. Louis area who are nearing their twelfth week on strike.
The IAM District 837 issued a statement expressing optimism about the renewed mediation efforts. “The IAM Union is hopeful that returning to mediation will lead to meaningful progress and a fair resolution. We’re ready to get back to the table, reach an equitable agreement, and get our members back to work building the world’s most advanced military aircraft and defense systems.”
The ongoing strike has affected workers involved in producing military aircraft and defense systems at Boeing’s St. Louis facilities.
