The union representing thousands of striking Boeing employees says a survey of its members reveals that they are “not interested” in the airline’s latest compensation offer.
“Many comments expressed that the offer was inadequate,” the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said in a post on X.
It comes after Boeing made a new offer earlier this week to striking workers, which proposed a 30% pay rise over four years.
“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 that was sent through the media,” the IAM post said.
On Monday, Boeing delivered its “best and final” compensation offer, which includes the return of a performance incentive, increased retirement benefits, and a one-time $6,000 (£4,470) bonus for signing a new pay agreement.
The corporation stated that the offer was contingent on union members ratifying it by midnight Pacific Time on Friday, September 27 (7:00 GMT on Saturday, September 28).
However, the IAM said that Boeing had conveyed the new offer directly to union members and the media, without informing the organization’s officials.
It also claimed that the company’s deadline did not allow it enough time to organize a vote among its members.
Boeing denied that it had not informed IAM representatives about the offer, and said it would give the union more time, as well as logistical support, to ballot its members.
More than 30,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since 13 September after rejecting a 25% pay rise offer.
Union members – who produce planes including the 737 Max and 777 – voted overwhelmingly to reject the offer and back strike action until an agreement could be reached.
IAM had initially aimed for a number of improvements to workers’ packages, including a 40% pay rise.
The strike threatens to cost Boeing billions of dollars, deepening the crisis at a company already facing significant challenges.
The company has already suspended the jobs of tens of thousands of staff.
