Amid a union strike over a pay dispute, Boeing has made what it describes as its "best and final offer" to roughly 33,000 striking union machinists, intensifying efforts to end the strike, which has entered its second week.

Around 2,000 hotel workers went on strike Tuesday at the world’s largest Hilton hotel and the biggest hotel in Hawaii.

The Teamsters Union, which represents more than 700 workers at BorgWarner, said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement for a new four-year contract with the auto parts maker. The new contract reflects a 21% wage increase over the life of the agreement, along with better medical and vacation benefits and a $5,500 ratification bonus.