Tens of thousands of striking Boeing machinists voted Monday to ratify a new contract, ending their seven-week work stoppage.In a statement, the Interna

Seattle — Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

The Boeing Company and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union agreed to a new contract to officially end the 7-week strike.