Boeing /tags/boeing Boeing en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:28:43 GMT Boeing to lay off almost 700 workers in the St. Louis region /economy-business/2024-11-20/boeing-to-lay-off-almost-700-workers-in-the-st-louis-region It’s part of a 10% workforce reduction in the wake of a strike that halted production for seven weeks and an almost $6 billion third quarter loss. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:28:43 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-20/boeing-to-lay-off-almost-700-workers-in-the-st-louis-region Jessica Rogen Boeing notifies workers of layoffs at St. Louis-area facilities taking effect in January /news-briefs/2024-11-15/boeing-st-louis-layoffs-workers-strike-protest The aerospace giant declined to say how many workers received layoff notices, but local union officials told the St. Louis Business Journal that 111 union workers will be affected. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:42:40 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-15/boeing-st-louis-layoffs-workers-strike-protest Brian Moline Israel says it has a $5.2 billion deal to buy 25 advanced F-15s made in St. Louis /news-briefs/2024-11-07/israel-5-billion-deal-buy-25-advanced-f-15s-made-in-st-louis The announcement comes alongside approval from the U.S. secretary of state for the sale of Israel to buy $18.82 billion in military equipment. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:52:17 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-07/israel-5-billion-deal-buy-25-advanced-f-15s-made-in-st-louis Eric Schmid Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike /economy-business/2024-11-04/boeing-machinists-approve-contract-bringing-an-end-to-a-bruising-seven-week-strike Unionized workers in Boeing's commercial operations walked off the job almost two months ago, prompting company-wide furloughs and layoffs of 10% of its workforce. Boeing employees in St. Louis have felt some of those cuts. The aerospace giant employs around 17,000 people in the region at facilities that support its defense division. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:40:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-04/boeing-machinists-approve-contract-bringing-an-end-to-a-bruising-seven-week-strike Joel Rose Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues /economy-business/2024-10-23/boeing-machinists-reject-latest-proposal-and-a-bruising-six-week-strike-continues The rejected agreement is another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday. The aerospace giant employs roughly 17,000 workers in the St. Louis region that support the company's defense division. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:09:18 GMT /economy-business/2024-10-23/boeing-machinists-reject-latest-proposal-and-a-bruising-six-week-strike-continues Joel Rose Boeing workers vote on a new contract, but the company's problems are far from over /economy-business/2024-10-23/boeing-workers-vote-on-a-new-contract-but-the-companys-problems-are-far-from-over Striking machinists at Boeing vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. Even before the strike, the company was grappling with production and quality control problems that led to billions in losses. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:49:29 GMT /economy-business/2024-10-23/boeing-workers-vote-on-a-new-contract-but-the-companys-problems-are-far-from-over Joel Rose Boeing union is set to vote on a new contract deal, possibly ending strike /2024-10-20/boeing-union-is-set-to-vote-on-a-new-contract-deal-possibly-ending-strike The latest proposal includes a 35% general wage increase over four years — bringing it closer to the union's original ask for 40%. Boeing previously offered a 25% raise over the life of the contract. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-10-20/boeing-union-is-set-to-vote-on-a-new-contract-deal-possibly-ending-strike Juliana Kim Boeing will lay off 10% of employees as a strike shuts down airplane production /economy-business/2024-10-12/boeing-lay-off-10-employees-strike-shuts-down-airplane-production Boeing has been losing money for over five years and is now dealing with a strike that has shut down factories in the Seattle area. Details about how this move might impact St. Louis jobs have yet to be announced. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:38:22 GMT /economy-business/2024-10-12/boeing-lay-off-10-employees-strike-shuts-down-airplane-production The Associated Press St. Louisans mourn the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, deaths in Gaza, and a year of shared pain /government-politics-issues/2024-10-08/st-louis-israel-palestine-hamas-war-october-7-attacks-anniversary St. Louis-area residents are remembering the lives lost since the October 2023 attacks on Israelis while navigating fears and divisions sparked by the subsequent prolonged war in Gaza. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-08/st-louis-israel-palestine-hamas-war-october-7-attacks-anniversary Jeremy D. Goodwin Although unclear how many, Boeing will soon furlough employees in St. Louis region /news-briefs/2024-09-19/although-unclear-how-many-boeing-will-soon-furlough-employees-in-st-louis-region The aviation giant said it is taking the steps with the production paused in the Pacific Northwest due to an ongoing union strike. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:18:13 GMT /news-briefs/2024-09-19/although-unclear-how-many-boeing-will-soon-furlough-employees-in-st-louis-region Will Bauer