Boeing Defense Workers Begin Striking For First Time Since 1996 After Rejecting Contract Offer
1. 3,200 Boeing workers began striking after rejecting a contract offer. 2. The international union demands better terms to reflect workforce sacrifices. 3. This is Boeing's first strike at its St. Louis site since 1996. 4. Boeing's competition and safety pressures complicate its current situation. 5. Boeing recently reported improved earnings but still faces historical scrutiny.