Boost in Boeing Wages: Striking Machinists Vote on New Deal

On Monday, more than 32, 000 striking Boeing machinists will cast their votes for the third time on a new contract proposal. This vote comes after a seven-week work stoppage that has stalled most of the company's airplane production. The latest offer includes a 38% raise over four years, which is an increase from the previous proposal of 35% that was rejected by the workers, extending the strike. The initial contract that sparked the strike in September had a 25% raise, while the union initially demanded around 40%.Boeing has announced that the average machinist pay would reach $119, 309 by the end of this contract. Workers have been struggling with the high cost of living in the Seattle area, where most of Boeing's aircraft are manufactured. However, the union has warned that this deal might be the best offer workers will get.