Boeing machinists to vote on union leaders

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Boeing Co. machinists are to vote Thursday in an election for control of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers, one of North America’s largest industrial unions. Some workers say they are intent on ousting union leaders after a recent contract agreement with Boeing froze their pensions in exchange for job security, Reuters reports. Results are expected to be announced in May.

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