Decades of Determination: IAM's Impactful Strikes at Boeing

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers strikes at Boeing have significantly shaped employment terms over the years, achieving improvements in areas such as pensions, healthcare, and seniority rights. With a history of eight major strikes, the union continues to influence negotiations significantly.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is recognized as the largest aerospace union in North America, representing numerous Boeing factory workers on the U.S. West Coast.

Throughout its extensive history, IAM has led its members in eight strikes since its establishment in the 1930s. Notable instances include the 1948 walkout that spanned 140 days over seniority issues and the longest strike in 1965, lasting 140 days as well.

In more recent decades, strikes such as the 2008 28-day walkout have resulted in preserved medical benefits and enhancements in pension plans, demonstrating IAM's continued significant role in advocating for worker rights and benefits.

(With inputs from agencies.)