What is a furlough? Boeing CFO hints at temporary WA layoffs amid union strike
Layoffs and furloughs are not the same.
Layoffs and furloughs are not the same.
Boeing considers temporary layoffs to save cash during machinists' strike
Boeing plans to freeze hiring and reduce travel and is considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the factory workers’ strike that began last week.
Boeing plans to freeze hiring and reduce travel and is considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the factory workers’ strike that began last week.
Striking Boeing factory workers say they are ready to hold out for a better contract
Boeing stock fell 3.7% Friday, bringing its decline for the year to nearly 40%.
Boeing stock fell 3.7% Friday, bringing its decline for the year to nearly 40%.
Boeing CEO buys $4.1M home amid factory worker strike
The new head of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg, closed on a $4.1 million house in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 10 ? possibly in a move to address the company's hometown drama.
The new head of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg, closed on a $4.1 million house in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 10 ? possibly in a move to address the company's hometown drama.
Boeing Starliner astronauts phone home from ISS
Boeing Starline astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are phoning home for the first time since learning they'll be spending another five months aboard the International Space Station.
Boeing Starline astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are phoning home for the first time since learning they'll be spending another five months aboard the International Space Station.
WA businesses worried about financial impact as Boeing machinists strike
As Boeing machinists hit the picket lines on Friday, local businesses near the manufacturing plant are already feeling the financial strain.
As Boeing machinists hit the picket lines on Friday, local businesses near the manufacturing plant are already feeling the financial strain.
New Boeing CEO buys $4.1M Seattle home amid factory worker strike
The new head of Boeing closed on the $4.1 million house in Seattle this week —possibly in a move to address the company's hometown drama.
The new head of Boeing closed on the $4.1 million house in Seattle this week —possibly in a move to address the company's hometown drama.
Local businesses worried about financial impact as Boeing machinists strike
As Boeing machinists hit the picket lines on Friday, local businesses near the manufacturing plant are already feeling the financial strain. Pickets appeared across the area from Renton to Everett after workers voted against a new contract, and the impact on nearby businesses is becoming increasingly evident.
As Boeing machinists hit the picket lines on Friday, local businesses near the manufacturing plant are already feeling the financial strain. Pickets appeared across the area from Renton to Everett after workers voted against a new contract, and the impact on nearby businesses is becoming increasingly evident.
Boeing union rejects tentative contract
On Thursday night, cheers erupted at IAM District 751 Union Hall in Seattle as the deal was voted down by 94.6% of voting workers.
On Thursday night, cheers erupted at IAM District 751 Union Hall in Seattle as the deal was voted down by 94.6% of voting workers.
Boeing machinists in WA go on strike after rejecting contract offer
Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years.
Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years.
Impacts of Boeing strike
According to an analysis by investment bank TD Cowen, a 50-day strike could cost Boeing up to $3.5 billion in cash flow.
According to an analysis by investment bank TD Cowen, a 50-day strike could cost Boeing up to $3.5 billion in cash flow.
Boeing factory workers go on strike
The labor action involves 33,000 Boeing machinists, most of them in Washington state, and is expected to shut down production of the company?s best-selling airline planes.
The labor action involves 33,000 Boeing machinists, most of them in Washington state, and is expected to shut down production of the company?s best-selling airline planes.
Boeing factory workers vote down new contract, will go on strike
Boeing factory workers have officially voted down the latest contract terms, meaning they will go on strike for the first time in 16 years. Starting at midnight, 33,000 Boeing machinists and factory workers will stop work and factories will grind to a halt. Rippling effects will be felt not only here in Washington, but all over the country.
Boeing factory workers have officially voted down the latest contract terms, meaning they will go on strike for the first time in 16 years. Starting at midnight, 33,000 Boeing machinists and factory workers will stop work and factories will grind to a halt. Rippling effects will be felt not only here in Washington, but all over the country.
WA Boeing factory workers vote down new contract, will go on strike
Boeing factory workers have officially voted down the latest contract offer, meaning they will go on strike for the first time in 16 years at midnight.
Boeing factory workers have officially voted down the latest contract offer, meaning they will go on strike for the first time in 16 years at midnight.
Boeing factory workers voting whether to strike, shut down aircraft production
Boeing waited to learn Thursday whether 33,000 aircraft assembly workers, most of them in the Seattle area, are going on strike and shutting down production of the company's best-selling planes.
Boeing waited to learn Thursday whether 33,000 aircraft assembly workers, most of them in the Seattle area, are going on strike and shutting down production of the company's best-selling planes.
Boeing union members voting on agreement
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers plan to vote on whether to approve a contract offer that includes 25% pay raises over four years.
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers plan to vote on whether to approve a contract offer that includes 25% pay raises over four years.
Financial impact of potential Boeing strike
The new head of Boeing is urging union machinists to approve their tentative contract, as the financial impact of a potential strike could expand beyond the local economy.
The new head of Boeing is urging union machinists to approve their tentative contract, as the financial impact of a potential strike could expand beyond the local economy.
Boeing workers to decide on tentative agreement
Frustration is growing at Boeing facilities across our area.
Frustration is growing at Boeing facilities across our area.
Boeing strike likely, as union expects workers to reject contract offer
The risk of a strike at Boeing appears to be growing, as factory workers complain about a contract offer that their union negotiated with the giant aircraft manufacturer.
The risk of a strike at Boeing appears to be growing, as factory workers complain about a contract offer that their union negotiated with the giant aircraft manufacturer.
Boeing says it has a deal to avoid a strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing and its largest union said Sunday they reached agreement on a new contract that, if ratified, will avoid a strike that threatened to shut down aircraft production by the end of the coming week.
Boeing and its largest union said Sunday they reached agreement on a new contract that, if ratified, will avoid a strike that threatened to shut down aircraft production by the end of the coming week.