Boeing Machinists Head to the Polls in Decisive Vote That Could End Strike

Machinists at Boeing are voting on a contract offer that could end a strike that has lasted for more than two months.

The strike has caused significant disruptions to Boeing's production schedule and has cost the company billions of dollars.

The union representing the machinists, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), has been negotiating with Boeing for months over a new contract.

The main sticking points in the negotiations have been wages, benefits, and work rules.

The IAM has been demanding a 20% wage increase over three years, while Boeing has offered a 12% increase.

The union has also been seeking improvements to benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Boeing has said that it is willing to make some concessions on benefits, but it has insisted that it cannot meet the union's wage demands.

The vote on the contract offer is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 18.

If the contract is approved, the strike will end immediately.

If the contract is rejected, the strike will continue.

The IAM has said that it is confident that the contract will be approved.

Boeing has said that it is prepared to continue negotiating with the union if the contract is rejected.

The outcome of the vote will have a significant impact on Boeing's production schedule and on the future of labor relations at the company.