Senator Bernie Sanders, a vocal advocate for progressive policies, has taken aim at Boeing Co. over its handling of the ongoing workers’ strike. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Sanders expressed his frustration with the company’s actions, labeling them as a manifestation of corporate greed. He used the situation to once again champion his long-held policy of Medicare for All.
Sanders’s criticism stemmed from a report revealing that over 33,000 striking Boeing workers had their employee healthcare benefits revoked. This prompted Sanders to reiterate his belief that healthcare should be considered a fundamental human right, accessible to everyone, regardless of their employment status or participation in strikes.
The strike at Boeing has been ongoing for several weeks, with workers rejecting the company’s final offer. The company has been grappling with the financial impact of the strike, implementing temporary furloughs and considering raising $10 billion through a stock issuance to bolster its cash reserves. The strike’s impact has been felt in the stock market, with Boeing shares experiencing a slight increase on Tuesday following Sanders’s comments.
This situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding healthcare access in the United States, a debate that Sanders has been at the forefront of for decades. The ongoing strike at Boeing serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by workers in accessing essential healthcare benefits. As the strike continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what impact it will have on both the company and its employees.
