Boeing is shifting some 787 Dreamliner engineering work from Washington state to South Carolina, a move that has surprised and concerned the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. SPEEA, representing over 24,000 workers, is seeking answers regarding job security and advance notice, citing contractual rights. This shift comes amidst existing labor tensions and impending contract negotiations, potentially complicating future discussions between Boeing and its engineers.
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Boeing to move some engineering work out of Washington state
Boeing is shifting some 787 Dreamliner engineering work from Washington state to South Carolina, a move that has surprised and concerned the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. SPEEA, representing over 24,000 workers, is seeking answers regarding job security and advance notice, citing contractual rights. This shift comes amidst existing labor tensions and impending contract negotiations, potentially complicating future discussions between Boeing and its engineers.