IAM District 751 in Washington State has donated $32,000 to the strike fund of IAM District 837, supporting Boeing workers currently on strike in St. Louis. The donation highlights solidarity among members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) as District 837 continues negotiations with The Boeing Company.
Since the start of the strike on August 4, support has come from unions, elected officials, and community groups. Jon Holden, President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 751, stated, “District 837 members are standing up for the respect and dignity every Boeing worker deserves. 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 over 30,000 IAM members through a 53-day strike against Boeing in 2024 that resulted in significant gains for workers in his region. He attended a recent rally with St. Louis strikers to show support and deliver the donation personally.
The ongoing dispute began after IAM District 837 members voted to strike when contract negotiations with Boeing stalled. Talks between IAM District 837 and Boeing continue under federal mediation.
Tom Boelling, President and Directing Business Representative of IAM District 837, said, “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.”
The union’s Strike Fund is available on goIAM.org for those wishing to contribute financial support to striking workers.
IAM represents around 600,000 active and retired members across several industries throughout North America.
