Boeing's Woes Escalate: 3,200 Defence Workers Strike Over Pay Deal Firstpost America
Boeing is facing its first defence division strike in nearly 30 years as over 3,200 union workers walk out from plants in Missouri and Illinois. The strike follows the rejection of a proposed four-year contract offering a 40% wage rise, bonuses, and benefits. Workers at these manufacturing facilities assemble key defence equipment, including the F-15 fighter jets, F/A-18 Super Hornets, T-7 trainer jets, and MQ-25 drone. Boeing said it had activated contingency plans to continue operations. The strike hits as Boeing grapples with commercial delays, safety issues, and the aftermath of a fatal Air India crash. No resolution of the strike is currently in sight, and the Pentagon has yet to comment on the walkout. Watch to know more.
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