Joel Rose
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Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Monday on a new contract offer
Union members will vote on Boeing's latest proposal. They have rejected two previous offers, but union leaders are backing this proposal to end the seven-week strike.
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At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan
Pensions are a major sticking point between Boeing and its striking machinists union. Many workers want the company to restore the pension plan they lost a decade ago, but Boeing hasn’t budged.
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Boeing posts a $6 billion loss as striking workers vote on a new contract
Boeing reported a staggering loss of $6 billion dollars in the third quarter. The disappointing earnings report comes the same day as striking machinists are voting on a new contract offer.
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Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow
Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. It comes as the company is set to release disappointing quarterly earnings amid production and quality control problems.
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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
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Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster
Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
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Boeing's machinists union go on strike after voting to reject a tentative contract
Boeing's machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract agreement, joining unions in other industries that have taken advantage of a strong labor market to make bold demands.
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With pedestrian fatalities mounting, regulators propose tougher vehicle design rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect pedestrians in response to the rising number of fatalities on U.S. roads.
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California could require technology in cars to warn speeding drivers
California could become the first state to require technology in cars that warns drivers when they're going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. Critics say federal regulators should make the call.
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Boeing faces hard questions about Starliner and its future in space
Boeing’s Starliner will return to Earth as soon as next week — but the crew will stay in space into next year. It’s another blow for Boeing, and could have major implications for its space business.
