Boeing's $111K Bet With Machinists Union

Why it matters: 

This high-stakes labor showdown could make or break Boeing's comeback story – and your portfolio.

The big picture: 

Boeing's throwing a Hail Mary to end a strike that's costing it a cool $1 billion per week. The aerospace giant's latest offer would catapult average machinist pay to a sky-high $111,155 by 2028. But the union's not ready for takeoff, setting the stage for a potential drawn-out battle.

Go deeper:

• Show me the money: Boeing's sweetening the pot with a 30% wage hike, 401(k) boost, and a $6,000 signing bonus. But is it enough to get workers back on the assembly line?

• Pension tension: The union's demand for pension restoration remains unfulfilled, a potential deal-breaker that could keep the 737 MAX and 777 production lines grounded.

• Tech disruption wild card: With electric aircraft and AI-assisted design on the horizon, how will this impact Boeing's long-term competitiveness?

What they're saying: 

"Boeing does not get to decide when or if you vote," union leaders told members, rejecting the company's Friday deadline.

The bottom line: 

This labor battle could be a bumpy ride for Boeing (BA) stock in the short term. But if they stick the landing, it could propel the company – and your gains – to new heights.