“Financially, the company finds itself in a tough position due to many self-inflicted missteps,” IAM’s negotiating team told workers. “It is IAM members who will bring this company back on track. As has been said many times, there is no Boeing without the IAM.”

In addition to better perks like 12 weeks of paid parental leave, a new floating holiday, and reduced mandatory overtime, the contract also would give workers “a seat at the table regarding the safety and quality of the production system,” IAM’s negotiating team said. That includes a chance to meet annually and raise concerns with Boeing’s standing aerospace safety committee chair, the contract said.