Boeing don start to find new permanent workers to replace over 3,200 union staff wey go on strike since August 4 for their defense factories wey dey Missouri and Illinois. The workers, wey belong to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, reject Boeing contract offer and waka comot from work, demanding better pay and benefits.

As the strike enter second month, Boeing say dem no fit wait again. The company don plan job fair for September 16 and dey post job openings to fill the vacant positions. Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian talk say dem don try negotiate, but the union dey demand “more of everything” and no clear on wetin go end the strike.

The union, on the other hand, say Boeing dey stubborn and no wan improve the offer. Dem talk say the company dey try use media to shift attention instead of coming back to the negotiation table. For social media, union members from Saint Louis talk say dem no go accept minor adjustments to pay and benefits.

This move by Boeing don cause plenty reaction. Some people dey fear say hiring new workers fit affect production quality, especially as the striking staff na skilled machinists wey dey build military aircraft. Others dey worry say the company dey try break union power by replacing experienced workers with fresh hands.

As the matter dey hot, both sides still never reach agreement. Boeing dey push forward with their contingency plan, while the union dey stand firm. For now, the strike don slow down production, and the future of the defense unit still dey hang for balance.