economy

A massive strike involving 33,000 Boeing union members has brought commercial airplane production to a near standstill. This marks the first strike at the aerospace giant in 16 years and could have a significant impact on the US economy. The workers, represented by the International Association of Machinist (IAM) union, overwhelmingly rejected a proposed four-year contract despite union leadership touting it as the best deal ever negotiated with Boeing. The rejected contract included raises of at least 25% and a job security provision guaranteeing that Boeing's next commercial jet would be built at a unionized plant. The strike's impact could…