20 Days In: Challenges And Resilience In The Boeing Union Strike

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District 751 strike against Boeing has entered its 20th day, with union members holding firm on their demands for a 40% wage increase, annual bonuses, and the restoration of pensions lost over a decade ago. Despite financial pressures and the loss of company-paid health insurance as of September 30, strikers remain resolute. Workers like Robert Silverman and Euel Atkinson are prepared to weather the storm, relying on personal savings and temporary work to make ends meet while fighting for better pay and benefits.

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