Why One Family Rejected Boeing's Latest Offer
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For four generations, the Merwin family has worked in Boeing’s factories in Washington state. But for the last six weeks, Tony Merwin and his son Patrick have been on strike, along with 33,000 machinists. They explain why they’re demanding higher wages and pension benefits.  Further Reading: -For This Boeing Family, the Job Is the Same. The Payoff Isn’t  -Boeing Strike Extended After Union Machinists Reject Contract  -Boeing’s CEO Is Shrinking the Jet Maker to Stop Its Crisis From Spiraling  Further Listening: -Why 33,000 Boeing Workers Walked Off the Job  -Boeing's Long Flight Delay – in Space  -Boeing Agrees to Felony Plea. Now Its Future Is Up in the Air.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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