A worker leaves Boeing’s Renton plant on May 27, 2020 following the announcement to employees of the first batch of layoffs. With almost 12,600 Boeing jobs already cut in Washington state this year, the company announced a new round of job losses Wednesday. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
A worker leaves Boeing's Renton plant on May 27. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)

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