More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.

"We're proud of what our members have fought for together and are ready to get back to building the world's most advanced military aircraft," District 837 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said in a statement.

Striking workers in the midwestern states of Missouri and Illinois had walked off the job on August 4.

"We’re pleased with the results and look forward to bringing our full team back together on Nov. 17 to support our customers," Boeing said in a statement.

After rejecting four previous offers, workers accepted a wage increase and a $6,000 upfront payment.

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