IAM Union District 837 and Boeing have agreed to resume mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in an attempt to resolve a labor dispute affecting about 3,200 union members. The workers, who are based in the St. Louis area, are approaching their twelfth week on strike.
Mediation sessions are set to begin on Monday, October 20.
In a statement released by IAM District 837, the union said: “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 halted production of key military aircraft and defense systems in the region as negotiations between the two parties continue.
