Boeing Secures New Labor Contract With Former Spirit AeroSystems Employees

Boeing has reached a significant new labor agreement with approximately 1,600 white-collar employees who previously worked for Spirit AeroSystems, marking the first contract finalized since Boeing re-acquired the supplier in December. The deal was approved on Friday with strong support, receiving approval from 85% of the participating voters, signaling broad acceptance among the workforce.

The newly ratified contract will remain in effect until late 2030 and includes a range of financial and workplace benefits aimed at improving employee compensation and long-term security. Key highlights of the agreement include a $6,000 ratification bonus, annual wage increases, enhanced medical coverage, improved retirement benefits, and six additional paid days off each year. These changes are expected to boost employee satisfaction and help Boeing retain skilled technical and professional staff amid ongoing competition for aerospace talent.

The workers covered under the agreement belong to the Wichita Technical and Professional Unit of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). This union represents a notable segment of Boeing’s workforce. According to recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SPEEA represents roughly 11% of Boeing’s total employee base of about 182,000 workers.

This contract is particularly important as it sets the tone for future labor negotiations between Boeing and SPEEA. The company has confirmed that it plans to begin negotiations later this year with SPEEA’s two largest bargaining units. Those units collectively represent around 16,000 engineers and technical workers located across Washington, Oregon, California, and Utah.

The agreement comes at a time when Boeing is working to stabilize operations, strengthen labor relations, and integrate former Spirit AeroSystems employees into its broader corporate structure. By securing this deal early, Boeing aims to reduce labor uncertainty and focus on long-term production goals, workforce stability, and competitiveness in the global aerospace industry.