The US’s top labor official met with leaders of Boeing Co. and striking union workers as the monthlong stoppage takes an increasing toll on the planemaker. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su traveled to Seattle to urge both sides to move forward in the bargaining process over a new contract,

U.S. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su flew to Seattle to intervene in the labor dispute between Boeing and about 33,000 striking workers that threatens the debt-laden company's finances. Her first in-person intervention,