Union workers at Boeing have initiated a strike, marking the first such action in 16 years. The decision came after an overwhelming rejection of a proposed contract by the troubled aerospace giant. The strike involves employees who have contributed to the construction of the 737 Max and Boeing's 777 commercial airliners.
The union leadership and Boeing had presented what they believed to be a favorable deal, but the membership disagreed, with 95% voting against the contract and 96% opting to go on strike. Workers on the picket line expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed 25% wage increase, signing bonus, and promise of a new plane for production, deeming it insufficient.
