1) Voluntary Layoff Invitations (VLO's) sent out to both SPEEA union-represented /AND/ IAM union-represented employees, with September 4th deadline to formally submit. Layoff date for those approved will either be October 2 or December 4. 2)... — read more
IAM751.ORG domain expired.
Pretty interesting timing.....
VLO looks like ot was offered to most job codes
still doesn't seem like a good deal, unless you're close to retirement anyway. If not alot of people take it, ILO will be deep i have a feeling. Time will tell, and I'm curious what will be announced in Oct.
Explore a career in flying drones?
I have noticed more and more virtual courses that train laid off airline pilots in flying the drones. Apparently the idea is to buy a drone and start a new career away from airports. Some even think that airlines should invest in drone fleets but... — read more
Lay-off Roll Call
Let’s post em up ladies and gents 😖 I’m sorry to see so many colleagues leaving the company. Hopefully some will get called back soon. Location: Job Title: Hire date: Swear words:
Boeing BAC Layoff Kickoff Everett, WA
Date August 26th, Boeing handed out pink slips and layoff notices were handed out to crane operators and production workers. More are to hit tomorrow along with Round II of voluntary layoffs that were mentioned in July are now manifesting after... — read more
Massive layoffs at General Atomics today
thelayoff.com/general-atomics
The Worst Part Has To Be...
That most were warned by people they called "Doomers" Those crazy Doomers said we should: 1)Lower overhead in case you lose your job/income 2)Put some money away so you can pay bills even without a paycheck, buy time 3)Generally prepare for... — read more
Wow I just max out and just got warn notice
Thank you boeing nice job
Could Union-Busting Save Boeing?
HELL YES IT CAN!!! https://247wallst.com/aerospace-defense/2020/08/24/could-union-busting-save-boeing/
This Friday layoff notice?
How many
Anyone get the rebate bell this morning (8/24/20)
No red bell here. They gave it to me last time, but not this time. So confused. Just trying to figure out where the VLOs are offered this time.
Interesting article from the Seattle Times
They've been planning on gettting mostly out of WA because the BS for years, I think this will be there ticket out.. Boeing was a great place to work at, at one point and time, now its just a high paying job after you've been there 6 years, IF you... — read more
Contact your health dept for covid if CDC Rules not being followed
I called OSHA who said contact your health dept if covid CDC rules arent being followed at work. For STL- The county health dept is 4 DOORS DOWN! The form is below- you can put a fake name in if you want but fill it out so that they know... — read more
Rumors about 1st shift operations only - Renton
I know I know, another Rumor! But hearing Renton will become 1st shift operations only...anyone else hear this?
can someone help me with early retiree medical please?
i was told the union has some kind of a benefit for early retiree medical ( those before age 65 ) i looked in our contract and the verbiage confused me, does someone whose 60 and wants to retire now get some kind of medical benefit? thank you!
What’s left to manufacture in Everett
Full Transparency, I do not work for Boeing. If Boeing moves 787 to SC, what’s left to manufacture in Everett. I am a resident of Everett and concerned about the financial impact.
Boeing Leadership Center closing the doors
So they're laying off all the staff that cater to the managers at the Boeing leadership Center and closing down the leadership Center. That means the management pool will be shrinking too. no more annual conference training for the managers in... — read more
BSC FURLOUGH
Rumors going around about furloughs hitting BSC 787.
2nd vlo info already in worklife....with 2 lay off dates
"The registration period for the Second 2020 VLO begins on August 28, 2020. Invited employees will be able to submit a registration of interest in VLO by the due date specified in the invitation. The registration due date for the Second 2020 VLO is... — read more
Boeing is a dying company, which is why it is time to leave
Better start looking for work now, it won’t be long before Boeing is relegated to history books.
Take the pension and run before is gone!!
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-04-01/pension-funds-will-take-a-big-coronavirus-hit
2nd VLO opportunity offered
2nd VLO opportunity will be offered based on Calhoun email, more information to come on August 17th
90 day shutdown.
So I've heard from vendors and the rumor mill up in Everett. When it comes from all those avenues, usually its a thing that is in the making. Anyone hear this "rumor" as well? Thanks
Why isnt Covid running wild at Boeing
A guy with a dirty cloth came in for a few minutes to deep clean after they suspected covid in STL.. These labs are packed for hours shoulder to shoulder no mask wearing- what do they expect?
Upcoming layoff
I have an upcoming layoff date and need to determine if I should take severance as a lump sum or income continuation. Does anyone know if how I take my severance impacts my ability to collect unemployment?
Thread for Boeing lay off information outside of the US
Most of the threads here are focused solely on lay offs in American Boeing plants. Plz share your situation/rumors if you work in any other location outside of the US (Australia, Canada, UK, EU...)
It was only a year ago when....
Boeing employees openly laughed and mocked at anyone who suggested the future was full of anything but Rainbows and Unicorns. Fast forward to now, when an Aerospace Engineering degree, or Aerospace Technician degree is about as useful as a weekend... — read more
Management destroyed! Once a great company
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/faa-proposes-fining-boeing-1-210640753.html?utm_content=buffer5da41&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=yahoofinance
Boeing & Spirit Aerosystems Merger
Is anyone on this page hearing anything about a possible merger between Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita Kansas? Would appreciate your feedback, thank you.
By By Friends
https://simpleflying.com/russias-737-max-alternative-the-mc-21-300-set-to-fly-by-year-end/
Covid-19 infections in work areas
We dont hear much about anyone getting sick or being exposed at work. Is there a cover up? Anyone hear anything? Please wear your masks and wear them properly, cover your nose too! I know it s—s having to wear the thing but it also s—s even... — read more
BOEING/SPIRIT MERGER!
Rumor has it that Boeing is to buy our Spirit Aeosystems 737 line. Any thoughts on the matter would help as I work @the Wichita site 737 line
90 day shut down rumor
Any truth? Nowhere to store planes?
Any C4608s moved to Renton or Everett days?
Any C4608 get transferred to Renton or Everett on day shift that would rather be in Auburn in day shift? I’ll swap right now
Status - Involuntary Layoffs WARN Notices
WARN notices: Received on June 8, 2020 - 5798 WA state employees last day with Boeing on July 31, 2020. Received on June 29, 2020 - 668 WA state employees last day with Boeing on August 28, 2020. Received on July 31, 2020 - 940 WA state... — read more