Boeing readies contingency plan after SPEEA rejects contract offer
SPEEA members overwhelmingly rejected Boeing’s contract offer, prompting the company to begin contingency planning in case of a strike after the current deal ends October 6. A strike by 17,000 engineers and technical workers could further delay certification of the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9, delaying entry into airline service and adding pressure as Boeing recovers from quality and safety problems after a January 2024 mid-air accident.