IAM Union and Boeing Agree to Resume Mediation on Monday

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17, 2025 - IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 and the Boeing Co. have both accepted a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) offer to resume mediation in an effort to reach a fair agreement for approximately 3,200 IAM Union members who will soon enter their 12th week on strike in the St. Louis area.

Mediation is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 20.

IAM District 837 released the following statement: "The IAM Union is hopeful that returning to mediation will lead to meaningful progress and a fair resolution. We're ready to get back to the table, reach an equitable agreement, and get our members back to work building the world's most advanced military aircraft and defense systems."

The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents approximately 600,000 active and retired members in aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, rail, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across North America.