Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract

The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.

Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract
Members of the International Aerospace Machinists union march toward the union

The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.

(Image credit: Stephen Brashear)