Boeing factory workers vote to reject latest contract offer and continue strike

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) – the union representing the striking workers – said Boeing's latest offer was rejected by 64% of members who voted on it.

Jon Holden, the local leader of the IAM union, said in a statement that they had made “tremendous progress” in areas important to workers in the recent tentative agreement, but added that they had not “achieved enough.” to meet all their demands.

Holden said union members will “continue to be on the front lines demonstrating for the contract they deserve … and we will work to get back to the bargaining table.”

According to the Seattle Times, Holden said negotiators would try to push Boeing harder on issues the company refused to push on – including a 40 percent wage increase, additional vacation and sick leave and the reinstatement of a pension plan.

Boeing has not yet commented on the contract rejection by the striking workers.