Reuters is reporting that negotiations with St. Louis-based workers represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 837 have been placed on hold . The machinists have been striking since August 4, 2025, and it's expected that talks will not resume until after Labor Day, raising questions as to when a concrete resolution can be reached.

The dispute centers on pay, benefits, and job security for workers in Boeing’s defense division in the area, where the company manufactures military aircraft, including the F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets, the MQ-25 refueling drone, and the T-7 trainer. As the strike stretches on, Boeing faces mounting operational and reputational challenges at a time when its commercial division is already under pressure.

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