Boeing Workers Ratify Historic Contract Ending Major Strike

Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing have voted to ratify a new contract, concluding the longest and costliest strike in the U.S. in over two decades. The International Association of Machinists announced that 59% of its members approved the new agreement, which stipulates a total pay increase of 43% over four years, alongside a $12,000 ratification bonus and enhancements to benefits. The strike, which lasted for seven weeks, resulted in significant losses for Boeing. Union representatives celebrated the vote as a crucial victory for workers, emphasizing the importance of organizing and collective action in improving workplace conditions and wages.