Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has rejected his contract options and is now a free agent, after declining a $15 million player option for 2026 and the team's offer to extend his contract. Imanaga, who had a strong 2024 season but struggled later, is seeking a new deal after his initial four-year, $53 million contract with the Cubs.
Boeing workers in St. Louis, represented by the Machinists union, rejected a proposed contract after a five-week strike, citing insufficient wage increases, signing bonuses, and retirement benefits, leading to the continuation of the strike and plans to hire permanent replacements.
Over 3,200 Boeing defense workers went on strike after rejecting a contract offer that included a 20% wage increase, a $5,000 bonus, and other benefits, citing the need for a contract that better reflects their skills and contributions.
Over 3,200 Boeing union workers in St. Louis went on strike after rejecting a contract that promised significant wage increases and benefits, with Boeing preparing contingency plans to manage the work stoppage. The strike involves workers assembling fighter jets like the F-15 and F/A-18, amid ongoing labor disputes over compensation and working conditions.
United Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract that offered pay raises but failed to address other concerns, signaling ongoing labor disputes. The union plans to survey members to identify key issues, and further negotiations are expected, but the rejection highlights tensions over workplace conditions and contract terms.
Over 3,200 Boeing union workers at St Louis plants are expected to strike after rejecting a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase over four years, citing it fell short of their priorities. The union had initially considered the offer favorable, but members felt it did not adequately address their needs, leading to the rejection just before Boeing's earnings announcement. The company is preparing for a strike, with no new talks scheduled.
Over 3,200 Boeing union workers at St. Louis plants have rejected a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase, leading Boeing to prepare for a potential strike, despite the union's initial support for the offer due to its improvements in benefits and pay.
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have rejected a contract offer negotiated by their union and the airline, with the proposal being voted down 64% to 36%. The flight crews have not received pay raises for the past five years, and the union president stated that they will continue negotiations to achieve a collective bargaining agreement that meets their needs. Southwest Airlines expressed disappointment and will await further steps from the union and the National Mediation Board. Pilots at Southwest are also negotiating, with two requests for a strike countdown being rejected. Airline workers across different carriers are seeking higher pay after working through the pandemic.
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have rejected a contract offer negotiated by their union and the airline, with the proposal being voted down 64% to 36%. The flight crews have not received pay raises in the past five years, and the union president stated that they will continue negotiations to achieve a collective bargaining agreement that meets their needs. Southwest Airlines expressed disappointment and will await further steps from the union and the National Mediation Board. Pilots at Southwest are also negotiating, with two requests for a strike countdown being rejected. Airline workers argue for higher pay after working through the pandemic and as carriers return to profitability.
Unionized workers at Mack Trucks have gone on strike after rejecting a proposed five-year contract that would have raised wages by 20 percent. The deal was turned down by 73 percent of the vote, with issues related to pay, work schedules, benefits, and health and safety still unresolved. The company expressed surprise and disappointment at the rejection and emphasized the differences between Mack Trucks and passenger carmakers. The strike comes amid ongoing targeted strikes by the United Auto Workers against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. Mack Trucks, owned by Volvo, is known for its semi trucks and other specialized vehicles.