Boededge, Take That? Boeing Says “Nope” to Strike Negotiations
In a dramatic twist of corporate wizardry, Boeing has pulled the plug on any new offer for its 33,000 factory workers. The last news‑flash, arriving on Tuesday, announced that the company now plans to withdraw its pay proposal and call it quits on the negotiation front.
The Union is Cue‑Caving
Boeing’s own Stephanie Pope, head of Commercial Airplanes, let the employees in on the update via a letter that practically bricks the ceiling:
- “Unfortunately, the union did not seriously consider our proposals.”
- “The union’s demands are non‑negotiable.”
- “Further negotiations do not make sense at this point and our offer has been withdrawn.”
So, what happened? The union simply turned a deaf ear to the offer, and Boeing was left with no choice but to exit the negotiation arena – effectively handing the union the keys to the strike’s fourth week.
Shares Slump and No Flavor of Negotiation
That Sunday (not Sabbath, trust me) the stock ticker for Boeing took a small bite: a 1.5% dip. Not exactly a joyous audience reception to a careful dance of compromise.
In a world where “take the chicken off the grill” and “dismiss the manager’s salute” are still the correct terms for a smooth give‑and‑take, one thing is clear: Boeing may be feeling the sting of its own corporate policy. Watch this space.
