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The BBC is reporting that striking Boeing workers have rejected a new offer from the plane-making giant, which included a 35 per cent pay rise over four years.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said 64 per cent of its members voted against the proposed deal.
More than 30,000 of Boeing’s employees have joined the walkout, which started on September 13, after an initial offer was rejected.
Hours earlier Boeing’s boss Kelly Ortberg warned that the company is at a “crossroads” as losses at the firm surged to roughly US $6 billion.
The union representatives said in a statement that after 10 years of sacrifices, they still have ground to make up, and they’re hopeful to do so by resuming negotiations promptly.
It added that this is workplace democracy – and also clear evidence that there are consequences when a company mistreats its workers year after year.
Boeing has declined to comment on its latest offer being rejected.
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