On September 5, 2008, 27,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers went on strike against aerospace giant Boeing manufacturing, a result of contractual tensions and disagreements over pay raises, benefits and job security.Arizona Star Net: Boeing strike delayed by two days (September 4, 20098)

After 53 days, Boeing management and union leaders reached a tentative agreement on October 28, 2008, to end the strike. The union members will vote on the agreement on November 1, 2008 and, if the agreement is ratified, they could return to work on November 3.Reuters: Boeing, union reach deal to end strike; shares jump (October 28, 2008)