Union's rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers

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Friday, October 25, 2024 02:45:47 PM UTC

FILE - An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, March 21, 2019.

Striking workers' rejection of planemaker Boeing's BA.N latest contract offer has created a fresh threat to operations at aerospace suppliers such as family-run Independent Forge.

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Union's rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers

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