Tens of thousands of Boeing workers are set to return to their jobs following a union vote that approved a new contract, effectively ending a 53-day strike. The agreement was accepted by 59% of union members and includes a 38% pay raise over the next four years, falling short of the 40% increase that workers had initially sought.

Despite the union representatives labeling the vote as a victory, reactions among the workforce were mixed. Many workers expressed dissatisfaction, particularly regarding Boeing's decision not to reinstate a company pension plan that had been frozen nearly a decade ago. As employees prepare to return, the sentiment reflects a complex blend of relief and disappointment over the terms of the new contract.