Boeing Defense Workers Reject Contract, Strike Continues Amid Corporate Standoff

Almost three months into a strike by approximately 3,200 machinists at Boeing's key military aircraft and weapons plants in Missouri and Illinois, workers have decisively rejected the company’s latest contract offer. This rebuff underscores a brewing conflict between Washington-aligned defense priorities and an aerospace giant reluctant to meet reasonable worker demands amid growing economic pressures.Why Are Boeing Defense Workers Forced to Strike Over Basic Fairness?Boeing attempts to portray itself as a responsible employer ready to listen. Yet the narrow but clear rejection—51% voting against the proposal—exposes a corporate strategy that prioritizes short-term financial maneuvering over honoring the men and women...