As the strike of 33,000 union machinists continues in Washington state, Boeing employees received the news they feared: layoffs are imminent.
The strike, which began last Friday, is the first since 2008 and has significantly impacted Boeing’s operations in the Pacific Northwest, according to The Associated Press,
On Monday, Boeing’s Chief Financial Officer announced cost-cutting measures, including a hiring freeze and the possibility of temporary furloughs. The announcement likely foreshadowed the layoffs, which the company confirmed would be temporary. However, Boeing has not specified the number of workers affected, only stating that a “large number of US-based executives, managers, and employees” would be impacted, according to U.S. News and World
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