>>21604849 (LB)
Prior to the strike, industry rumors were it would be a 4 month strike. The strike serves as an out for late delivery penalties.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/boeings-cfo-says-business-in-difficult-position-read-memo-employees
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/airbus-and-boeing-jet-delivery-delays-spark-penalties-battle.html