Boeing enters $10 billion credit agreement as striking workers bleed company – Washington Examiner

Boeing has entered into a $10 billion credit ⁣agreement with several banks ​as it⁤ grapples with a significant⁣ strike by the ​International ⁤Association of Machinists and⁤ Aerospace ⁢Workers, which has lasted over ⁤a month. The strike, involving⁢ about 33,000 unionized employees, is costing the company approximately $1 ​billion per month, leading to production delays, particularly in the manufacturing of 737​ MAX and ⁢767 and 777 aircraft. This situation is compounded ​by ⁣other financial challenges, including a $2.6 billion pretax charge anticipated due to delays in the 777X ‍program,⁢ which will now see deliveries pushed to 2026. Furthermore, Boeing will ‌incur a⁤ $400 million charge ⁢related to the shutdown of its 767 production line. In response to these setbacks, CEO⁢ Kelly Ortberg announced a ​global workforce reduction of 10%, equating⁢ to around 17,000 jobs, acknowledging the difficult circumstances the company faces.


Boeing enters $10 billion credit agreement as striking workers bleed company

Boeing made a $10 billion credit agreement with several banks on Tuesday.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers went on strike more than a month ago and is costing the embattled company roughly $1 billion a month. Some 33,000 unionized employees worked at Boeing’s manufacturing factory, which produces its 737 MAX and 767 and 777 planes. Their strike is delaying production and presenting a financial challenge to the company, which is already battling bad press.

In July, Boeing acquired Spirit AeroSystems and assumed its debt. Meanwhile, its customers expecting deliveries of planes via the 777X program will have to wait until 2026 due to the strike. This delay will likely result in a pretax earnings charge of $2.6 billion, according to the company. Another $400 million pretax charge will come as the company shutters its 767 production.

CEO Kelly Ortberg announced he would cut 10% of Boeing’s global workforce, which includes some 17,000 jobs of executives, managers, and employees.

“Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together,” Ortberg said in a statement. “Beyond navigating our current environment, restoring our company requires tough decisions and we will have to make structural changes to ensure we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term.”

Ortberg replaced Dave Calhoun following allegations of safety violations. Boeing was fresh from the receiving end of an audit from the Federal Aviation Administration in July. The administration found that the company had “failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements” in more than one instance.

Boeing’s latest offer to the union included a 30% raise, which was 5% more than its last offer, and a restoration of its performance bonus. However, the employees are seeking a 40% raise, vacation and sick leave accrual, progression, ratification bonus, and a 401(k) match, so the union rejected the offer last week despite Boeing’s promise that it was its “best and final offer.” There are no plans for further negotiations.



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