Oct 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce called

for a quick end to the month-old strike of 33,000 machinists at

planemaker Boeing ( BA ) that has halted production of the 737

MAX.

The largest U.S. business group said the International

Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Boeing ( BA ) "must

reach an agreement on a new labor contract. This strike is not

only leading to layoffs for 17,000 Boeing ( BA ) workers, but it also

jeopardizes thousands of jobs at Boeing ( BA ) suppliers across 40

states."