IAM District 751 in Washington State has contributed $32,000 to the strike fund of IAM District 837, which represents Boeing workers currently on strike in St. Louis. The donation is intended to support members who have been on strike since August 4 after contract negotiations with Boeing stalled.
The action highlights ongoing solidarity among International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) locals. Support for the St. Louis workers has come from other unions, elected officials, and community organizations.
“District 837 members are standing up for the respect and dignity every Boeing worker deserves,” said Jon Holden, President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 751. “Our members in the Pacific Northwest know firsthand the power of solidarity. This contribution is about standing shoulder to shoulder with our union family in St. Louis. Boeing can afford to do the right thing, and it’s time they come to the table and bargain in good faith.”
Holden previously led more than 30,000 IAM members through a 53-day strike against Boeing in 2024, which resulted in significant contract improvements for workers in his region. He recently visited St. Louis to participate in a rally and deliver the donation directly.
IAM District 837 President Tom Boelling stated, “Our members are proud of the work they do building critical aerospace and defense products. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from District 751 and the entire IAM family. Together, we’re sending a clear message: when one of us is under attack, we all stand together.”
Negotiations between IAM District 837 and Boeing are continuing with oversight from a federal mediator.
The IAM Strike Fund accepts donations from union members as well as families, friends, and supporters throughout the labor movement via goIAM.org. The union has called on other locals and allies to contribute further as negotiations continue.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents around 600,000 active and retired members across multiple industries throughout North America.
