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Boeing mechanics on strike: contract renewal negotiations have foundered

Washington, USA - Some launch operations at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral are at risk

About 1500 Boeing mechanics went on strike at 12:00am yesterday after talks broke down between union and company. A federal mediator was unable to find an agreement on pay raises, health benefits and retirement plans. Dan Beck, spokesman for the US aerospace giant, said the company’s offer would have given workers substantial pay increases and boosted pensions. The strike now could affect satellite l...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 130207
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2005 12:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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