Boeing is laying off 396 employees at its Washington state location, Reuters reported on Monday.
The move is part of a 10% global workforce reduction announced by the company in October and is expected to affect about 17,000 jobs within Boeing.
Fox Business reported in November that 2,199 Boeing employees in Washington state, totaling more than 60,000 employees, would be laid off in the coming months.
Approximately 200 additional employees will be laid off over the same period in Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri.
Boeing said a “very small number” of employees will lose their jobs in December, with “the majority retiring in mid-January.”
“Eligible employees will receive severance benefits, outplacement services, and health care subsidies for up to three months after leaving the company,” the company previously said.
The layoffs come after a turbulent year that began in early January when a panel exploded mid-air on an Alaska Airlines flight, with job cuts and company restructuring efforts not filling vacancies. .
Most recently, the company was forced to halt production of its best-selling 737 MAX jets during a weeks-long strike on the West Coast.
“As previously announced, we are adjusting our workforce levels to align with our financial realities and a more focused set of priorities. We are committed to ensuring our employees are supported during this difficult time. We are working hard to ensure that we receive the best possible results,” Boeing previously told FOX Business.
After mid-air explosions and several other safety concerns on flights across the United States, Boeing dealt with the resignation of its CEO and slowed production as regulators investigated the company's safety culture.
Reuters contributed to this report.
