Boeing has restarted 737 MAX production after a seven-week machinists’ strike. The strike significantly impacted operations and finances. Production resumes at the Renton, Washington facility. Boeing will extend this to the Everett plant. This plant handles 767 and 777 aircraft production.
Boeing retrains and certifies its workforce. The goal is to produce 38 aircraft per month by year’s end. This target predates the work stoppage.
Strike Impact and Labor Agreement
The strike began on September 13, 2024. Over 32,000 machinists from IAMAW led the strike. It disrupted key Washington state factories. This significantly impacted revenues and delivery schedules.
Union members ratified a new contract on November 5, 2024. Workers returned to production lines by November 12, 2024. This agreement stabilizes Boeing’s operations. They aim to fulfill a large 737 MAX order backlog. SuperMetalPrice reports that the strike has major implications for the aerospace supply chain.
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