Over 600 UAW Members at GE Aerospace Go on Strike

On August 28, 2025, over 600 United Auto Workers (UAW) employed at GE Aerospace facilities in Evendale, Ohio, and Erlanger, Kentucky, went on strike after failed efforts to reach a new labor contract.

The walkout came right after the contract expired at midnight on August 27, following a union authorization vote in which 84 percent supported strike action.

Central issues in the negotiations include a proposed 12 percent pay increase over three years, which GE Aerospace said would provide an average of $29,000 in additional compensation per worker.

The company also stated that healthcare costs would rise by 18 percent over the contract period, which equals around $2,300 more for family coverage for an employee earning the median salary.

Union leaders argue that the combination of insufficient wage increases and hikes in healthcare costs does not adequately compensate workers, especially considering the company's strong financial performance in recent years.

The strike threatens to disrupt GE Aerospace’s global supply chain for both commercial and defense engines and parts, potentially causing delays in aircraft production and maintenance cycles. Ongoing stoppages may trigger penalties and harm GE’s reputation.

This is not the only strike to take place during the summer:

• On July 3, French air traffic controllers initiated a strike, pointing to understaffing, outdated radar and communications infrastructure, salary erosion, and an oppressive management culture.
• On August 16, Air Canada’s flight attendants began a strike, mainly in protest of unpaid ground duties.

Additionally, Airbus UK workers announced plans for 10 strike days scheduled throughout September 2025 due to low pay.

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