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    Boeing Strike Continues, Workers Reject Contract Amid Financial Struggles

    Arushi PandeyBy Arushi PandeyOctober 24, 2024Updated:October 24, 2024 Business No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Boeing Workers Reject Contract, Extending Strike Amid Financial Struggles

    Boeing strike continues as factory workers have voted to reject a new contract offer, extending their strike beyond five weeks. The vote, with 64% in opposition, deals a blow to CEO Kelly Ortberg, who took office in August pledging to improve relations with workers. The rejected contract proposed a 35% wage increase over four years, but workers remain frustrated, demanding a 40% rise and the return of a defined-benefit pension.

    Deep-Rooted Resentment Fuels Strike

    The rejection reflects years of worker dissatisfaction, especially after the 2014 contract ended traditional pensions. Workers feel Boeing prioritised executive bonuses and stock buybacks while their wages stagnated. Union leader Jon Holden emphasised the need to resume talks with Boeing, calling for a swift return to the negotiation table.

    Despite offering wage increases, Boeing has not supplied traditional pensions, a key demand of the workers. Many employees, still bitter over the previous decade’s negotiations, remain firm in their desire for more substantial benefits.

    Strike Impact on Boeing’s Operations

    More than 30,000 machinists halted production across Boeing’s West Coast factories, affecting key aircraft models like the 737 MAX and 767. The strike has already caused disruptions in Boeing’s supply chain, with Spirit AeroSystems announcing a 21-day furlough for 700 workers. Further layoffs and furloughs may follow if the strike continues into November.

    The prolonged industrial action threatens Boeing’s financial stability as the company continues to burn cash. Boeing has announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs and raise $15 billion from investors to protect its credit rating.

    CEO Ortberg Faces Crucial Test

    Kelly Ortberg is under mounting pressure to resolve the strike as his tenure enters a critical phase. Industry experts like Richard Aboulafia see this as a defining moment for Ortberg’s leadership. “They’ve got to get this done, and they’re in a position of weakness,” Aboulafia remarked, highlighting the urgency for a deal to end the strike.

    The workers’ stance is resolute, with many expressing their willingness to strike until their demands are met. As Boeing strike continues the company grapples with production delays and economic pressure, the path to a resolution remains uncertain.

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