September 13, 2024, 33,000 Boeing workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) went on strike in Washington, Oregon, and California. This being the first strike at Boeing since 2008. Since then, Boeing workers experienced wage stagnation and significant loss of benefits. For example, Boeing froze workers' traditional pension plan in 2014. Boeing workers (96%) voted in favor of approving a strike after rejecting an offer of a 25% wage increases over four years.