Any number of factors could cause Boeing to become less profitable. Profitability isn't guaranteed.

The relationship between company and employees has been pretty dysfunctional over the years. I could see the company getting sick of it and wanting some longer term stability.

I wasn't for or against the union workers. They should get whatever the market allows. I did get sick of the union spokesperson continually saying they didn't want to give up everything they've gained over the past 78 years. Really?

I got into the Everett and Renton facilities a couple times a week and have a hard time comprehending how any of those people can bitch about their pay. I'd feel guilty depositing my paycheck knowing how little work I did for it. A bit like my brother who works for BN. Work 4 and get paid for 8. And then bitch about the company making huge profits.