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Boeing Strike Ends, but Financial Troubles Remain

Boeing employees end a seven-week strike after accepting a new contract with pay raises and bonuses, but the company faces financial challenges and plans job cuts.

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What is Boeing's plan regarding job cuts?: In response to financial difficulties, Boeing plans to cut 17,000 jobs, representing a 10% reduction in its workforce.
What was the outcome of the Boeing employee strike?: Boeing employees in Seattle have ended their seven-week strike after voting to accept a new contract offer that includes a 38% pay raise over four years and bonuses.
What is the significance of the Seattle location for Boeing?: The agreement between Boeing and its employees brings an end to a significant labor dispute that had significant financial repercussions for the company.
What were the financial implications of the strike for Boeing?: The strike involved approximately 33,000 workers and caused Boeing to report its largest quarterly loss since the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching $6.2 billion.
What other factors have contributed to Boeing's financial difficulties?: The company's financial struggles are partly due to the 737 MAX crashes, a recent incident where a side panel broke off mid-flight, and problems with the Starliner spacecraft.

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