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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Boeing Hit by First Defence Workers' Strike in Decades
Caption: Boeing Hit by First Defence Workers’ Strike in Decades. Boeing is facing fresh turbulence as more than 3,000 of its defence workers went on strike Monday, demanding better pay, schedules, and pensions. The walkout affects operations in Missouri and Illinois, where employees build F‑15 fighter jets and other military aircraft.The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on social media: “Enough is enough. This is about respect and dignity, not empty promises.” Boeing, meanwhile, said it was disappointed after employees rejected an offer that included an average 40% pay increase. This marks the first strike at Boeing’s defence division since 1996. While CEO Kelly Ortberg downplayed its potential impact noting it’s far smaller than last year’s eight‑week strike by 30,000 commercial jet workers, it comes at a difficult time for the company. Boeing is still trying to recover from safety crises and costly disruptions that have dented its reputation and bottom line. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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