Boeing defence workers strike, demanding better pay and benefits
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Workers who build the US military's fighter jets and drones are on strike. The walkout is putting pressure on aircraft manufacturer Boeing. Nearly a third of its revenue comes from its defence and space division.
Breakdown
- Boeing defence workers strike for the first time in nearly thirty years.
- Workers rejected a company offer of a 20% wage increase and $5,000 in bonuses over four years. 30s
- Boeing claims total incentives amount to a 40% increase, but workers dispute this. 57s
- The strike involves 3,200 workers at three plants operating in shifts. 1m 35s
- Boeing says it has contingency plans, but workers argue their absence will affect production. 1m 46s