The safety culture issues rightfully recognized by the FAA/NTSB is a symptom rather than a cause of the "Them vs Us" culture which evolved from the MacDonald-Douglas-Boeing merger of 1998. When the once quality and value focused culture was replaced... — read more
751 Leadership Filed A Complaint With The - National Labor Relations Board -
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1uElxmAv The offer bypassed the local’s negotiating team and appealed directly to the membership. 751 leadership already filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board For violations of collective bargaining... — read more
Ridley Park, Pa.
I'm assuming the machinists in Ridley Park, Pa. (Rotorcraft: Space & Defense) are impacted as well. Also, I'm sure management and employees are being furloughed. Does anyone have any feedback on this particular site.
Union Losing Support
Boeing is and has been a POS. The first offer was insulting. But when the union shows the same hypocrisy as the company, they lose support. First is was JH was horrible and did not represent union interests. The whole union should have been... — read more
It’s family when they want something, business when we do
This whole thing is so annoying. When they need something from us, we’re suddenly part of the family. But the moment we ask for something? It’s immediately back to being all business. It’s a classic double standard. They’ll expect loyalty, but it’s... — read more
New deal doesnt come close to what we want
We want the pension back plus 40%, I dont see why people will even think about agreeing to this.
Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer as strike enters second week
Deal or no Deal?? https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/23/boeing-labor-proposal-best-and-final-offer-strike.html
Boeing 'In A DeatҺ Spiral Of Their Own Making' According To A Consultant As 'Employees Already Have A Dim View Of Management'
The strike has only added to the company’s growing list of problems, such as the 737 Max production issues, financial losses and sinking employee morale. and analysts are warning that rating agencies may lower the company’s debt to junk status... — read more
Things I can't spend money on due to the furloughs
Looks like I can't get the new IPhone 16. Among other things.
Missed pay
If I'm not mistaken iam will miss their 1st full paycheck next week. For your family's sake take the 25% increase and get your as--s back to work. Things have gotten more expensive for us all, but truthfully you're not getting a 40% increase. Take... — read more
Strike
Everyone on strike just ruined their future at Boeing. If you don't think they will be prepared in case another strike happens you're stupid. They will be shift work to other areas to avoid a work stoppage again due to a strike. They are already... — read more
BREAKING NEWS: CEO Kelly Ortberg announces the departure of Ted Colbert
IT IS GETTING INTERESTING - BREAKING NEWS: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announces the departure of Ted Colbert, head of its ailing Defense & Space unit, effective immediately, according to an internal copy memo reviewed by @theaircurrent
Boeing tackling workforce challenges amid F-15EX, Super Hornet production line failures
“It will take time — we’re rebuilding a workforce that needs the experience,” said Mark Sears, Boeing’s vice president for fighters. “For F-15, you can be a good mechanic, but it's mostly about the number of times you do a job that makes you a... — read more
New plan revealed
The latest plan will have FTEs taking one week off and 3 weeks on per month for a total of 6 months. Most contractors working in the US will be gone until Q2 2025 or later. Boeing is finalizing the details with the various state's employment... — read more
Does BA still close for the last 2 weeks of December?
If BA still closes for a 2 week break in December that leaves only 10 weeks left in 2024. I would imagine very few planes if any will be delivered in the last QTR of 2024.
Warning
being pushed by legacy employees to strike. You can kiss your future at boeing goodbye. It might not be today, tomorrow or even a year from now. The longer this strike drags on the worse it will be for you. After the meeting we had today... — read more
We support IAM - machinist need a good contract
I hope you get what you deserve. Furlough just means we’re all in this together. Stay strong. Boeing people stand with you 🫶🏻 (beep beep)
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Because of Strike
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/business/boeing-strike-layoffs.html
Strike
To the people on strike with families. You guys are about to lose your jobs. Explain that to your family when you don't have a job because you turned down 25% raise. I've already heard they are looking for more land in south carolina to build 4 more... — read more
NO SKILLS
Get back to work you no skilled b-ms. All you do is assembly and want more money? Yall over over paid already. Boeing workers should make no more than 25hr tops. Worthless non skilled assemblers 🥱 all yall about to lose your job and have 0 dollars... — read more
Why are post being deleted here ?
I posted the information sent to employees and it get deleted? I can tell you that what we have been ask to do is NOT just related to the strike. These ask will mothball many current projects and the cost of reactivating them outweighs any benefit. ... — read more
Wow, furloghing?!! Did you guys mess up?
Boeing is now under new CEO and could be great again! By being great i dont mean MAGA great. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/boeing-furlough-strike.html
The End.
This Strike will be the nail to Boeings Coffin 💀 ⚰️.
Any news about possible layoffs?
A lot of rumors, nothing for sure. Many mention that mgmt may be affected by furloughs (not a bad idea). What’s the latest?
BOEING INDIA
Who here is a fan of Boeing India? I remember quitting shortly after I had to work with the new hires in India. IT was slimy and didn't tell the truth. Then laid off some of my friends. Boeing is getting what has been coming to them for a long... — read more
As the new CEO of Boeing, I say….
Let’s sell the whole enchilada to AirBus. Doesn’t that sound like a great idea? Thoughts to my super duper idea 💡!
CEO is laying people off so he can afford the 40% pay increase.
This is a good sign for us all, he is pulling money from other depts to pay the union employees more. I expect a deal in a few days and our strike to be over by the end of the week. he knows that the union employees are the best and most needed... — read more
Boeing will burn about $500 million in cash each week that workers remain on picket lines.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Ken Herbert estimates Boeing will burn about $500 million in cash each week that workers remain on picket lines.