Nov 3rd, 2008 · Boeing's commercial aircraft workers are heading back to factory floors. The union and company executives agreed on a contract that ended the costly two-month walkout. In the end, Boeing and the union forged a compromise on the thorny issue of hiring non-union contract workers. The machinists union also won raises of 15 percent over four years, as well as bonuses.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Chicago-based Boeing Co. and its machinists union struck a tentative deal to end a seven-week strike that has shut down the company's commercial airplane operations. The deal gives workers a 15 percent pay raise over the four-year life of the contract.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Boeing and its machinists union have reached a tentative four-year settlement to end a strike that has shut down the company's commercial airplane operations since early September.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Talks aimed at settling the Machinist union strike at Boeing resume Thursday at the request of a federal mediator. Both the union and management have strong incentives to settle. Boeing reported a big earnings decline Wednesday.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Talks between striking machinists and Boeing broke down this week. The economy has changed dramatically since workers walked off the job in early September, but workers remain committed. Ann Dornfeld reports for member station KUOW in Seattle.
Sep 8th, 2008 · Boeing's 27,000 union machinists are on strike. Talks between the aerospace company and the International Association of Machinists broke down over the weekend after the parties failed to come to an agreement on pay and health benefits. Paula Wissel reports from member station KPLU in Seattle and Tacoma.
Sep 6th, 2008 · Picket lines went up early Saturday at Boeing airplane factories. As many as 27,000 machinists are on strike. With many airlines desperate to update their fleets, Boeing can ill-afford a protracted walkout.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Boeing's machinists have voted to strike, but also to return to the bargaining table for one last try. Boeing and the International Association of Machinists will have 48 hours to see if they can close the gap on pay, benefits and job security.