| |     | | |  |  |  | |  |  | | |  |  |  | |  | | | | |  |  | As 'Liberation Day' hits the six-month mark, we take stock of manufacturers' struggles and successes and look for a way forward. | 
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| |  | |  |  | More than 3,000 Boeing defense workers in the Midwest voted against the company's latest contract, citing demands for higher wages, better bonuses, and improved retirement contributions. | 
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| |  | |  |  | "If you're passionate about music, art, problem-solving, or technology, there's a place for your talents in manufacturing." - Michael Rissmiller, Armstrong World Industries. | 
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| |  | |  |  | As government regulation recedes, it's even more important for manufacturers to put safety front and center in their organizations. | 
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