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On this day, 1 November 2008, thousands of Boeing machinists won their 2-month strike. The walkout was costing Boeing $100 million a day, and ended when the company and the union agreed a 15% pay rise over 4 years and increased ability for the union to challenge outsourcing.
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8140/boeing-machinists-win-strike

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