Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories in Washington initiated a strike after a proposed contract was rejected. The strike commenced at 12:01 a.m. PDT, following a vote where 94.6% of workers opposed the agreement and 96% supported the work action. Approximately 33,000 machinists will halt production of major aircraft, including the 737 Max, 777, and 767 models, though commercial flights will not be affected. Nonunion production of 787 Dreamliners in South Carolina will continue unaffected. Workers demanded a 40% pay increase over three years and the restoration of traditional pensions, while the proposed contract only offered gradual wage increases starting at an average salary of $75,608. Boeing expressed willingness to negotiate further as the strike threatens to delay aircraft deliveries and negatively impact the company’s finances. The strike's duration raises concerns over potential financial losses, reflecting the strained relationship between workers and management amidst ongoing negotiations.
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