Boeing travails begins to ripple, with 2,800 layoffs in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. — Problems for Boeing and its troubled 737 Max aircraft, which appear to be growing deeper, have begun to ripple outward, with a major supplier announcing Friday that it will lay off more than 20% of its workforce in Kansas, where it is based.
The governor's administration had been considering the use of the state's fund for unemployment benefits to pay part of the salaries of Spirit workers so they could remain in their jobs. Story continuesEmployees will be paid for a 60-day notice period. Affected employees will leave the company beginning Jan. 22.
“It’s an extremely difficult time for the workers at Spirit AeroSystems who have dedicated their lives to making this company a leader in aerospace. Machinists members and their families in this community have some tough decisions in front of them," Beard said. "The layoffs announced today at Spirit AeroSystems have dealt a harsh blow not only to the company but also to Spirit suppliers and subcontractors," he said."I plan to continue working with the administration and Department of Defense to showcase the capabilities of Wichita manufacturers in an effort to diversify the industry and bring more job opportunities to the region.”
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