Boeing machinists reject ‘best and final’ offer from company, strike continues

Machinists have been on strike since Sept. 13.

RENTON, Wash. — The standoff between Boeing and 33,000 striking machinists continues. 

Negotiation broke off during the latest negotiations between the plane manufacturer and the International Association of Machinists. The union posted about it on social media, reiterating demands for higher pay and to bring back pensions. 

This stalemate comes after union leadership, and its members, rejected the company’s latest proposal, deemed the “best and final offer.” 

“We know history helps you prevent making mistakes in the future,” said Steven Chin, a striking machinist. “Look at the history. We lost pensions in 2014.”

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