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Boeing can’t really replace workers. The union is so strong because aerospace machining is a very difficult job that takes years and years to learn—if they cut their workforce and start anew, they will lose enough productivity that it won’t be worth whatever wages they save.
This is already part of the problem. You can't really treat aircraft workers the way they have. When a 40 year worker retires, a new hire isn't really a replacement. Looking solely at headcount is foolish.
I suspect the 38% is roughly cut into 9.5% a year.
Which also brings up the fact that annual inflation still applies, so realistically it's more like 6.5% increases. Since annual inflation is usually around 3% or so.
If you're not getting about a 3% "raise" each year, you're getting paid less than you were.