Boeing machinists voted against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday, extending a more than five-week strike that has halted most of the company’s aircraft production. Early Today’s Frances Rivera has the latest details.
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Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending strike
Boeing machinists voted against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday, extending a more than five-week strike that has halted most of the company’s aircraft production, which is centered in the Seattle area.
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Boeing strike enters second month as workers rally in Seattle
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Nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products recalled over listeria risk
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U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry
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American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
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