“The strike has ended,” announced the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Boeing machinists have voted to accept a new contract, ending a 7-week strike that halted production of the B737 MAX, B767, and B777 passenger airplanes. The new agreement, approved by 59% of voters, includes a 38% wage increase over four years. The previous pension plan—a key point in negotiations—was not reinstated, but the deal boosts Boeing’s matching contributions t
