The union representing numerous striking Boeing (BA.N) U.S. factory workers disclosed on Tuesday that a survey revealed strong opposition among members to the planemaker's latest pay offer, termed as its "best and final."
Boeing later announced an extension of the contract vote deadline after the initial rejection by the union, allowing more time for negotiations.
More than 32,000 Boeing workers in the Seattle area and Portland, Oregon, initiated a strike on Sept. 13, impacting the production of various airplane models, including the 737 MAX, marking the union's first strike since 2008.
The rejection of Boeing's initial 25% pay raise offer led to this industrial action. Despite Boeing's revised proposal of a 30% pay increase and the reinstatement of a performance bonus, the union's members expressed dissatisfaction following a survey.
"The survey results from yesterday were overwhelmingly clear, almost as loud as the first offer: members are not interested in the company's latest offer," stated the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 on Tuesday. The union has been advocating for a 40% salary hike and the reinstatement of a defined-benefit pension removed in the previous contract a decade ago.
Boeing presented the enhanced offer on Monday without prior negotiation with the union. However, the union opted not to immediately vote on the proposal, choosing instead to survey its members before making a decision. In response to the feedback received, the union expressed readiness to engage in mediated or direct discussions with Boeing to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing strike.
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