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My start date is literally next week and my position is AIM represented. honestly very unsure of what the play here is. Do I just immediately go on strike as soon as I start working? Is it poor etiquette to ask to push back the start date when I've already signed a contract for it and the start date is so soon?
I’m curious to know how common it might be (or might not be) that Boeing management is communicating words of relief to their team with comments like “I don’t think we’ll be affected with the layoffs for (XYZ reason)….but I could be wrong….” I ask because this is happening to me and the team I’m on. Over the years, I have become a hard cynic, and I’m interested in knowing if there’s an unofficial strategy at play to keep us from jumping-ship prior to the upcoming notifications. My gut tells me to bail and find something more stable, but there’s this sense of “don’t fret” that I’m getting from management.
Soliciting some advice and/or thoughts for a 50 yr old. I’m currently working as a procurement agent with a local manufacturing company. We had a change of department leadership two years ago, new manager who has zero experience, text book micro-manager, etc. I’m a very patient guy almost to the point that I could be a monk, but dealing with this guy have tested every nerve in my body. I can’t do it anymore. I’m very private, man of few words, easy going. I’m married but no kids, my better half makes good money. I’m the type of guy who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty when it comes to making an honest living. Thinking about Boeing a lot, a complete pivot for my last 10 working years. I’m done sitting behind a desk all day, I want to work alongside people that actually makes something for a change. Any constructive advice or thoughts will be forever appreciated.
FYI for anyone new to the company worried about being laid off, a change in the layoff benefits policy came out this week and now non represented employees will get a minimum of 4 weeks of income continuation after being laid off and there's no longer a requirement that they've worked there for one year before being eligible for benefits. This is all in the document on layoff benefits but I haven't heard it discussed much yet so I thought I'd share
EDIT: This is paid after the 60 day notice period, I should've been more clear in the initial post
Do you think BSC will be heavily affected by layoffs? And if so what do you think that will lead to in the long run?
Regarding layoffs, what do we think is going to happen at the Ridley Park location?
Dump McKinsey consulting ASAP!
I was hired in April this year ...so fairly new in BGS
Why is BCA not in St.Louis? With defense programs winding down, why not move manufacturing here?
Edit: I meant for the next new airplane, not existing production line
Question for the U workers that have been with Boeing for years but have stated they have been treated unfairly. Why did you stay with the company?
Just wanted to call attention to this
The talent acquisition team is sending emails saying jobs that people applied to are canceled.
Hi, all. As a non 🧅 worker in BSC, what’s going to happen now? Are they going to broaden the ILO’s to a bigger percentage? Are more people likely to be furloughed now? I know everyone said that the closer you are to the aircraft, the safer your job is, but as far as our mechanics, support functions, managers, etc- how does that look going forward? Do we need to expect to be furloughed even though it was said BSC wouldn’t be affected? Very curious as to how long this goes on and the effect it has on everyone else working at Boeing at all levels.
How much capital could they raise by selling them?
Would that be preferable to issuing stock?
What happens if pensions are restored but then BCA files for bankruptcy? Are those funds lost?
Does anyone have any major updates? My org is still in the dark.
Okay, hear me out. Make BSC the new Puget Sound, without the onion complications. Pay the P&M folks there some more, expand BSC to be as big (if not bigger) than Everett, and shift more production to the South.
The situation with the Puget Sound Machinists right now is frustrating. They want to blame everyone and everything instead of holding themselves accountable—they just rejected a 35% GWI over 4 years, a $7k Ratification Bonus, and a really competitive 401k. It’s hard to understand how that’s not a solid deal. Boeing’s new CEO is trying to bring the company back to its prime, but the constant disruptions make it difficult.
Meanwhile, Boeing South Carolina is already proving that great work can be done without the onion drama. The facility in Charleston has been growing, and the workforce there has shown they can deliver quality results on time. Imagine what could happen if BSC gets even more investment and expansion.
Here’s the plan:
Boost pay for P&M employees in South Carolina to close the gap with the Puget Sound region.
Scale up operations in BSC, focusing on advanced manufacturing and composite technology. Boeing can consolidate Dreamliner production there and introduce new assembly lines for 737 and future programs.
Reduce dependency on onion-affected locations. As more production shifts to South Carolina, Boeing can avoid costly strikes and delays, improving delivery schedules for customers.
To further protect the business, Boeing should also explore opening another facility in a right-to-work state, like Texas or Florida. Expanding into other strategic regions ensures a more stable production network and reduces risk from potential strikes or disruptions in one area.
Additionally, Boeing can shut down Renton and move those operations to Everett, creating efficiencies in Washington. This way, if there is a strike in Everett, BSC and the other site would still be running, so the overall impact to operations would be minimal.
The onion’s unwillingness to accept reasonable offers is a clear sign that it’s time for Boeing to rethink its long-term strategy. By expanding BSC and creating a world-class facility without the constant threat of strikes, the company could stay competitive globally and meet growing demand more efficiently.
This isn’t about bashing onions—it’s about ensuring the stability and success of Boeing’s operations in an increasingly competitive market. The future is in smart, adaptable locations that can pivot without being bogged down by unnecessary disputes.
Everett might have been Boeing’s crown jewel, but it’s time to look at the bigger picture. BSC could be the company’s new flagship—without the same headaches.
I might get a lot of negative comments from this but I am experiencing significant burnout at work, which has led to mental breakdowns. After discussing my situation with my manager, he advised me to take some time off. Currently, I have about 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO). I inquired about the possibility of being laid off, but my manager was uncertain about how many employees would be affected in the upcoming layoffs. If I were to be laid off in this first round, should I request a Leave of Absence (LOA) or should I use my PTO until January 17? Is it acceptable to request an LOA due to burnout? Thank you for your guidance.
Anyone has the update on how many percents of Software engineers in BCA will be laid off? I'm in R2 pool. Am I safe?
Real or imagined, any extra gimmies from a 45 day delay threshold are no longer an issue next week. Let's book the meeting on LookOut! (.excuse me, Outlook), finally pick some items that overlap, and all happily get back to work! Hang in there, everyone!