Boeing lays off 396 more workers in Washington

EVERETT — Boeing announced layoffs for another 396 workers in Washington on Monday, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Security Department.

It’s the latest in a series of cuts planned by the aerospace giant. New CEO Kelly Ortberg announced in October the company would reduce its workforce by 10% over time, equal to 17,000 jobs. Those reductions will be made up of layoffs, attrition, retirements and backfills, Boeing said Friday. The company does not provide specifics of which locations or departments the reductions will affect.

“As announced in early October, we are adjusting our workforce levels to align with our financial reality and a more focused set of priorities,” the company said. “We are committed to ensuring our employees have support during this challenging time.”

In November, Boeing announced layoffs for 2,199 employees in Washington, with most set to lose their jobs by Jan. 17. The workers in the latest round of layoffs in Washington will be paid until Feb. 21, according to the notice.

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