Boeing Starts Next Phase of Contingency Plan Amid IAM 837 Strike

Boeing is initiating the next phase of its contingency plan to replace striking factory workers in the St. Louis-area, the airline said in an emailed internal memo.

• First set of new hires set to begin training on Friday
• Expanding jobs the airline is hiring for
• Evaluating work that can be done by third-parties
• Strike could continue for week or months, airline warned
• NOTE: Boeing to Resume Talks With Defense Union in Bid to End Strike

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