The strike by Boeing’s machinists – which began Sept. 6 – has ended, pending ratification of its new 4 year contract. Boeing announced the workers were to begin returning to their jobs last night after the 58-day walk-out.

One of the results of the strike, according to an MSNBC report: further delay of the debut of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, which already is at least 15 months behind schedule (it had been hoped it would be in the air this month).

According to the report, the machinists say the new contract gives them “improved job security language”. But the report also notes that some analysts are wondering who won what – analysts who suggest that Boeing could eventually move some operations to “Southern states with weaker unions.”