RIDLEY PARK, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The Boeing Company's plant in Delaware County will soon be handing out pink slips, Action News learned on Wednesday.
Officials say 69 employees will be laid off at the facility in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.
A notice was sent out to staff.
The layoffs will take place on August 16, 2024.
House and Senate lawmakers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey today decried Boeing's decision to reduce the work force at its Ridley Township helicopter factory outside of Philadelphia. "We cannot help but question the Boeing Company's corporate commitment to our region," the lawmakers said in a statement. "While Boeing officials have no difficulty asking us to help them on key corporate projects, no high-ranking official from the company's headquarters has seen fit to brief us on the long-term future of the...
Looking ahead, the future of Boeing remains uncertain, with many factors influencing its trajectory. The company’s ability to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, address ongoing regulatory issues, and regain the trust of customers will be critical to its long-term success. Additionally, Boeing’s strategic decisions regarding product development, market expansion, and workforce management will shape its competitiveness and resilience in the years to come.
No contract to 2025!
Layoff all union workers & start over! Lazy group!
The layoffs include 35 aircraft technicians, eight assemblers, one engineering multi-skill manager, eight inspectors, six janitors, one manufacturing manager, eight painters and two mechanics.
There's no work in Ridley Park TO DO !!! Why pay workers to stand around all day with their boeing gloves on !!! AKA Hands in Their Pockets !!!
Let the games begin!