Today, approximately 33,000 Boeing employees have initiated a strike after rejecting a proposed contract with the aerospace company. This marks the first strike at Boeing in 16 years and is expected to significantly impact commercial airplane production, as Boeing is one of the nation's largest manufacturing companies and top exporters.
The decision to strike came after an overwhelming majority of union members voted against the proposed contract. Dissatisfaction among the rank-and-file members stemmed from the belief that the deal did not adequately address their needs. Notably, 95% of union members voted against the contract, with 96% opting to go on strike.
