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Boeing Strikes

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Written by Daniel Mercado

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to go on strike against Boeing on Friday 13th of this month. 96% of Union members voted for the strike. Their demands included a 40% increase in pay and restoration of their lost pension. [1]

Boeing responded by cutting nonunion laborers and reducing pay bonuses for the CEO and higher management. [2]

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