The Machinists union strike against Boeing’s rocket-building operation continued through Thanksgiving, and strikers spent the day with their families in on the picket line, The Decatur Daily in Alabama noted. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/051125/strike.shtml

Key Quote: “Wednesday made the third week of the strike, and the machinists received their first $150 strike paychecks. Families are already feeling the pinch as the season for spending approaches, (union spokesman Bob) Wood said.”