Boeing faces its second strike in a year as 3,200 union machinists in the St. Louis area walked off the job Monday after rejecting a revised contract offer.

The strike affects three defense plants and follows a failed deal that included 40% raises over four years.

Union leaders say workers deserve a contract that reflects their skill and supports their families, CNN has reported.

The walkout adds to Boeing’s ongoing struggles, including $42.2 billion in losses since 2019 and past issues with its 737 Max aircraft.

Written by B.C. Begley