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There's a lot riding on Boeing's tentative deal with machinists union
Oct 21, 2024
The machinists union has yet to ratify the new contract, which comes during a tough period for the aviation giant and its suppliers.
Behind Boeing's long decline: "Putting mediocre things together doesn't create a great thing."
Oct 15, 2024
Now, the company has to rebuild trust with workers as well as airline customers who have been canceling orders.
Why pensions are part of labor discussions again
Oct 9, 2024
Last year, just 15% of workers had access to pension plans. Now, unionized workers like the ones at Boeing are negotiating to get them back.
Boeing is a cautionary tale about current American manufacturing
Oct 4, 2024
Outsourcing work overseas has led to short-term financial gain in return for longer-term losses, like the ability to both make and innovate.
Boeing strike will be felt throughout the aviation industry
Sep 13, 2024
This strike of more than 30,000 workers comes at a time when Boeing’s already not meeting production goals. And it will also slow the making of everything that goes inside planes, as well.
Boeing's problems extend into orbit. Is space big business for them?
Jul 31, 2024
Boeing has faced scrutiny for the safety of its 737 MAX planes, but problems with its Starliner crew module have also stranded astronauts at the ISS.
Amid DOJ fraud suit, Boeing is set to buy back Spirit Aerosystems
Jul 1, 2024
Spinning it off was supposed to boost profits. Buying it back is supposed to help Boeing regain control of the process.
For public good, not for profit.
Activist investor says Southwest Airlines is underperforming
Jun 10, 2024
The airline's had a bumpy ride since multitudes of passengers were stranded by bad weather and an aged computer system.
Boeing failures are a case study of America's manufacturing "dark age"
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 24, 2024
A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.
Delays in Boeing deliveries bring voluntary unpaid time off for United's pilots
Apr 4, 2024
United and Southwest have also paused hiring because of the delivery delays. Higher airfares could be on the way.