Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

SUMMARY

Unionized machinists at Boeing voted to end their seven-week strike, accepting a contract that includes a 38% pay increase over four years, along with ratification and productivity bonuses. Approximately 59% of members who voted approved the company's fourth offer, although Boeing did not agree to restore a pension plan frozen nearly a decade ago. The ratification allows Boeing to resume production of its bestselling airliner, which had been halted during the strike. Workers can return to their jobs between November 6 and November 12, though Boeing's CEO warned it may take weeks to fully restart operations due to retraining needs. Reactions among union members were mixed; some viewed the outcome as insufficient given their demands, while others celebrated the gains. President Biden commended the agreement, emphasizing its importance for fairness in the workplace and Boeing's future in the aerospace sector.