2024-09-13 17:55:09
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Boeing's Production Stalled by Major Union Strike
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Boeing workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' District 751 and District W24, voted to strike after rejecting a contract offer; the walkout is expected to halt operations in the Seattle area, home to most of Boeing's commercial plane manufacturing, and further disrupt the company's fragile supply chain. Boeing employs almost 150,000 people across the country, nearly half in Washington State, and is one of the nation's largest exporters. Boeing's..
The Guardian
Boeing workers vote to strike after rejecting pay deal
Economy
Boeing workers in the US Pacific north-west voted 94.6% to reject a 25% 4-year pay raise, approving a strike. CEO Ortberg warned the strike would jeopardize recovery. IAM 751 union led negotiations, with workers rallying outside Boeing's Everett facility. The union sought 40% pay increase. Workers cited Boeing's $68 billion in buybacks since 2010, the outgoing CEO's 45% raise to $33 million, and the ousted former CEO's $62 million golden parachute.
New York Times - Business
Here’s What to Know About the Boeing Strike
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Boeing, a major U.S. exporter employing 150,000 people, faces first strike since 2008 by 33,000 workers, mostly Machinists union members, after they rejected 25% raises and benefits, seeking more to recoup past concessions. Boeing had committed to build its next plane in the Pacific Northwest.
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Boeing strike brings airplane production to virtual standstill TheStreet Daily Newsletter
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Conway Gittens of TheStreet reports from New York Stock Exchange that Wall Street anticipates Fed rate cut as University of Michigan survey shows improved consumer sentiment. Boeing faces first strike in 16 years, with 33,000 union workers rejecting 25% pay raise over safety, layoffs, and outsourcing concerns. Strike could impact 1.6 million jobs in Boeing's manufacturing ecosystem marred by two deadly crashes and a door incident.
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