Boeing Faces Allegations of Retaliating Against FAA-Designated Engineers
Union claims Boeing punished engineers for raising safety concerns, sparking a broader investigation into the company's practices.
- Boeing is accused of retaliating against two engineers who raised safety concerns about aircraft structures and were working under FAA oversight.
- The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging negative performance reviews were used as retaliation.
- Boeing denies the allegations, stating their internal investigation found no evidence of retaliation or interference.
- The FAA is currently investigating the claims as part of a broader scrutiny into Boeing's safety practices and internal reporting systems.
- Whistleblowers and union leaders argue that the punitive actions against the engineers demonstrate a problematic safety culture within Boeing.