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SEATTLE (AP) — Aircraft assembly workers have walked off the job at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years. The strike started at 12:01 a.m. PDT Friday, less than three hours after the local branch of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced 96% of voting workers rejected the proposed contract and 96% approved the work stoppage. The labor action involves 33,000 Boeing machinists, most of them in Washington state. It's expected to shut down production of Boeing’s best-selling airline planes but not affect commercial flights.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s push to ease restrictions on the use of weapons from the United States and Britain are on the agenda in White House talks between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders are meeting Friday afternoon. Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response.

NEW YORK (AP) — It can get to be too much. That's the response from many Americans in a new AP-NORC/USAFacts poll, which found that about 6 in 10 Americans need to limit how much political news they get to avoid feeling information overload.

NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A pro-Israel rally in the Boston suburb of Newton turned violent when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting the group of demonstrators. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan says words were exchanged before the passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators Thursday evening. Ryan says the person who crossed the street was shot by one of the demonstrators and is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned. He made the announcement Thursday, just over a week after his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation. People familiar with the matter say Caban was one of several high-ranking city officials whose electronic devices were seized last week by federal investigators.

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Boeing workers go on strike; Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off | Hot off the Wire podcast (2025)

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Why did Boeing workers go on strike? ›

SEATTLE (AP) — Blue-collar workers from Boeing walked picket lines in the Pacific Northwest instead of building airplanes on Friday after they overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract that would have raised their wages by 25% over four years.

How long do Boeing strikes last? ›

The most recent strike at Boeing was in 2008 and lasted more than eight weeks. Holden said members are prepared to “stay out” as long as it takes to get a better deal this time.

How many Boeing employees are there? ›

Employment numbers
GroupEmployees
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)17,925
Global Services22,323
Enterprise82,492
Total company170,688
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Does a Boeing strike affect flights? ›

The strike won't affect travelers unless it lasts a very long time. The strike stops production of the 737 Max, Boeing's best-selling airliner, along with the 777 or "triple-seven" jet and the 767 cargo plane at factories in Renton and Everett, Washington, near Seattle.

How many Boeing employees are on strike? ›

The Boeing Strike: 4 moments the company fractured its bond with workers. Last week, an overwhelming majority of Boeing's some 33,000 members of the machinist union — 94.6% to be exact — rejected the company's tentative contract and even more — 96% — voted to walk off the job.

How many years does a Boeing last? ›

For instance, wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 747 can last up to 25 years, while narrow-body planes like the Boeing 737 generally have a 20-year lifespan. These variations arise from differences in design, materials, and intended usage. Usage Patterns: The operational usage of an aircraft affects its durability.

Why did Shirtwaist workers go on strike? ›

Strikers protested against long work hours and low wages. They demanded a 20 percent pay raise, a 52 hour work week, additional payment for overtime hours, and improved safety conditions. The factory owners, Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, were vehemently anti-union and did not accept the demands.

What caused workers to strike? ›

Strikes arise for a number of reasons, though principally in response to economic conditions (defined as an economic strike and meant to improve wages and benefits) or labour practices (intended to improve work conditions).

Why did steel workers go on strike? ›

Steelworkers felt betrayed by the broken promises of employers and the government to keep prices low, raise wages and improve working conditions. The AFL held a national steelworkers' conference in Pittsburgh on May 25, 1919, to build momentum for an organizing drive but refused to let the workers strike.

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