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6mo ago

Boeing Faces Uncertain Future Despite Strike Resolution

As machinists return to work, Boeing grapples with financial losses, regulatory challenges, and potential trade impacts.

Picket signs outside the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington. The eight-week strike at the company ended when workers voted to accept a new four-year contract at Boeing on November 4.
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Overview

  • Boeing's eight-week machinists strike ended with a new contract, ensuring wage increases and bonuses for workers.
  • The company continues to struggle with nearly $40 billion in losses since 2019, compounded by quality and safety issues.
  • Regulatory scrutiny remains high following a January incident, capping production and delaying new aircraft approvals.
  • Boeing's sales to China could suffer under President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, threatening its status as a major exporter.
  • Despite the strike's end, Boeing plans to lay off 17,000 employees due to overstaffing and inefficiencies.