We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Donate to KUOW's fall fund raising drive to ensure the show is around for years to come: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Today's story: Thousands of Boeing machinists are back on picket lines in Everett and Renton this morning, considering a new contract proposal from Boeing that the company hopes will end the 12-day strike.  But the question remains if it is enough to address decades of mounting economic pressure on Boeing workers in this region. Washington Post Transportation reporter Ian Duncan explains how things got to this point.  And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.