Boeing Labor Union Pushes For Board Voice: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Boeing's largest labor union, the International Association of Machinists District 751, representing 32,000 workers in Washington state, is pushing for a board seat to address quality control issues, following a recent incident where a door panel detached from a 737 Max plane. The union is also seeking a 40% pay rise over three years and wants Boeing's next aircraft to be built in Washington state. Negotiations for a board seat will start with contract talks and aim towards a campaign for the 2025 shareholder meeting. Corporate governance experts express concerns over potential conflicts of interest with union representation on corporate boards.
March 25, 2024 | 10:25 am
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Boeing's largest labor union is pushing for a board seat and a 40% pay rise over three years, amid quality concerns highlighted by a recent 737 Max incident.
The push for union representation on Boeing's board and significant pay rises could introduce uncertainty in the short term, potentially affecting investor sentiment. However, the actual impact on stock prices will depend on the outcome of these negotiations and the company's response to quality concerns. The recent incident with the 737 Max and the union's demands highlight ongoing challenges but do not directly indicate a negative or positive direction for the stock price in the immediate term.
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