More than 33,000 Boeing factory workers across the U.S. Pacific Northwest walked off the job early Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed labor contract. The strike, the first for the aerospace giant since 2008, comes after 94.6% of union members voted against the deal, which included a 25% wage increase over four years. Union leadership argued the offer fell short of addressing rising living costs and previous benefit concessions. Boeing management stated they remain committed to 'resetting' the relationship with employees and finding a resolution. Analysts suggest a prolonged stoppage could further delay aircraft production and impact the company’s recovery efforts following a series of safety and financial challenges. The work stoppage halts production of the company’s best-selling commercial jets, including the 737 Max.