Boeing, union reach sweetened contract offer in bid to end strike

1. Boeing's machinists' union may reach a deal to end a seven-week strike. 2. The new contract proposal includes a 38% wage increase over four years. 3. Production delays from the ongoing strike further complicate Boeing's recovery plan. 4. Boeing is facing significant financial losses, exceeding $6 billion last quarter. 5. The strike's impact may affect U.S. jobs reports due to related disruptions.