Seattle — Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

Boeing machinists have voted to end their 7-week strike, accepting the latest contract offer from the company. Striking members from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers accepted the proposed contract by 59%.

The Boeing Company and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union agreed to a new contract to officially end the 7-week strike.