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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Sticking point for SPEEA? Outsourcing 10/27/08 • Boeing Chief Executive Jim McNerney: 'We want this strike to end' 10/23/08 • Boeing’s profit drops due to strike, no new forecast 10/22/08 • Boeing talks with Machinists to resume 10/21/08 • Strike has ripple effect on local economy 10/19/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Saturday, October 25, 2008 Boeing strike spurs cuts at South Carolina plant Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- A South Carolina supplier for Boeing Co. says it will lay off 50 workers, has dismissed 65 contractors and may temporarily shut down because of an ongoing strike at the Seattle-based airplane manufacturer. Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. told The Post and Courier of Charleston on Friday that workers will continue to receive benefits through November. Not including contractors, Vought had 300 employees on its North Charleston payroll two months ago. Last week, Boeing reported a 38 percent decrease in earnings because of the strike that began Sept. 6 and has been estimated to cost $100 million a day in deferred revenue and production delays on the 787 Dreamliner. Dallas-based Vought makes the aft section of the 787 fuselage in North Charleston. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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