The union representing thousands of striking Boeing workers says a survey of its members shows they are “not interested” in the aviation giant’s latest pay offer.
“Many comments indicated that the offer was inadequate,” the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said in a post on X.
The move comes after Boeing made a new offer earlier this week to striking workers, proposing a 30 percent pay increase over four years.
BBC News has requested a statement from Boeing in response to the IAM announcement.
“The results of yesterday’s survey were extremely clear, almost as clear as the first offer: members are not interested in the company’s latest offer that was sent through the media,” the IAM post says.
On Monday, Boeing presented what it called its “best and final” pay offer, which included the restoration of a performance bonus, enhanced retirement benefits and a one-time $6,000 (£4,470) bonus for signing a new pay deal.
The company said the offer was conditional on its ratification by union members by midnight Pacific time on Friday, September 27 (7 a.m. GMT on Saturday, September 28).
However, the IAM said Boeing sent the new offer directly to union members and the media without informing union representatives.
She also said the company’s deadline did not give her enough time to hold a vote among her members.
Boeing denied failing to inform IAM representatives of the offer and said it would give the union more time, as well as logistical support, to hold a vote among its members.
More than 30,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since September 13 after rejecting a 25 percent pay increase offer.
Members of the union – which produces planes like the 737 Max and 777 – voted overwhelmingly to reject the offer and support the strike until an agreement is reached.
The IAM had initially planned a number of improvements to workers’ wages, including a 40% pay increase.
The strike threatens to cost Boeing billions of dollars, deepening the crisis at a company already facing significant challenges.
The company has already laid off tens of thousands of employees.
