For those that live in Seattle, many will remember the Boeing IAM strike that lingered for FAR too long early in the 787 program. Boeing pointed to the strike as justification for using a global supply chain as a way to prevent production disruptions.
Only thing is, the Boeing employees that manufacture parts and build jets are the best and worth every penny. It's sad to see Boeing get a black eye on this project, but they can choke on their global supply chain.
It begs the question, will the new jet be a "real Boeing"?