Fears of a long-term work stoppage at Boeing have prompted reductions in production and work hours among the aircraft manufacturer's worldwide network of suppliers. The three-day old strike has already affected production schedules and stock prices of firms that provide parts to Boeing, and the company's history of long walkouts is leaving many concerned about the long-term impact of this latest dispute.
See "Suppliers expect trouble after Boeing strike", Chang-Ran Kim and Tim Hepher, International Herald Tribune, September 8, 2008