Boeing cuts over 400 union jobs amid major workforce reduction
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Boeing has laid off more than 400 members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) as part of a broader workforce reduction plan affecting approximately 10 percent of its global workforce.
The layoffs impact 438 unionized employees, primarily based in Washington state, with some in Oregon, California, and Utah. SPEEA, which represents 17,000 Boeing employees, confirmed the notices were issued starting Wednesday.
These job cuts are part of a company-wide plan announced in October to trim around 17,000 positions across Boeing’s commercial, defense, and global services divisions.
The reduction reflects Boeing’s ongoing adjustments to align operations with current market conditions. The aerospace giant has faced challenges in recent years, including shifts in demand and production slowdowns.
Boeing’s decision comes as it continues to navigate a turbulent aerospace market, underscoring the pressures on the industry to streamline operations and manage costs.