Boeing Faces a Strike as Seattle’s Council Race Heats Up—What Gives?

Boeing is about to find out just how rush-hour traffic feels, as over 3,200 machinists in their St. Louis defense division threaten to walk off the job. If they do, it’s not just a feather in the cap for labor rights; it could seriously derail military aircraft production. Boeing, the giant that once seemed invincible, is downplaying this strike like it’s a mere hiccup, pointing out that this walkout is just a fraction of last year’s labor battle that left their productivity in shambles. What do the machinists want? A bit more respect and compensation for building those shiny military planes, apparently.

Meanwhile, the Seattle City Council race is shaping up to be quite the showdown, with a twist that reads like a political thriller. Out-of-state money is pouring into support Council President Sara Nelson, who’s got a war chest weighing in at over $400,000. But hold onto your ballots—Dionne Foster is itching to swoop in, thanks to some local progressive PAC backing, and polling shows she’s got a lead (even if it’s within the margin of error). And, if you think local elections are dull, just wait until you hear about the progressive tax overhaul called the Shield Initiative that the City Council’s mulling over. Spoiler alert: it’s like Robin Hood meets the corporate giants!

Have you ever noticed how elections can turn into high-stakes poker games? What would your strategy be if you were running for office? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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