A strike would be devastating. It would hurt Boeing and our customers for many years out. Our customers have made it clear they have choices in the manufacturers they deal with.
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We profoundly regret that these actions will impact the lives of so many of our highly valued employees. However it is critical that we take these necessary steps now to size the Commercial Airplanes business to support the difficult and uncertain environment faced by our airline customers.Alan Mulally
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