Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets just went on strike
Summary
Thousands of Boeing workers at three manufacturing plants in Missouri and Illinois have begun a strike. The workers are protesting a proposed labor agreement with Boeing, despite the offer of a 20% wage increase over four years. Boeing says it is ready for the strike and has put contingency plans in place to continue operations.Key Facts
- About 3,200 Boeing workers in Missouri and Illinois are on strike.
- The workers belong to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
- They voted to reject a modified four-year labor agreement with Boeing.
- The rejected proposal included a 20% wage increase over four years.
- Boeing anticipated the strike and has a contingency plan to continue operations.
- Boeing has been dealing with past challenges, like crashes of its 737 Max airplanes.
- In recent financial results, Boeing reported narrowed losses and improved revenue.
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