Boeing temporarily suspends tens of thousands of workers amid machinist strike

Published September 18, 2024 5:10pm ET



Boeing is furloughing tens of thousands of workers amid a major machinist strike.

Last week, 96% of the 33,000 Boeing machinists voted to reject a new contract and instead strike. Though negotiations have continued, the union is still unsatisfied with the new offers. In response, Boeing announced the furloughing of tens of thousands of employees.

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