SEATTLE — There were major breakdowns in the Boeing negotiations Tuesday night as the company and the union claimed the other is refusing to compromise.
Boeing says its “final offer” — which would have given striking factory workers 30% raises over four years — has officially been withdrawn.
The union said that it surveyed its members after receiving Boeing’s most recent offer, and it was rejected overwhelmingly, the Associated Press reported.
The offer was more generous than Boeing’s first proposal of 25% raises. The union originally demanded 40% over three years.
According to Boeing CEO Stephanie Pope, federally mediated bargaining sessions have ended, and no new ones have been scheduled.
The company and union leaders spent the last two days in talks, and Tuesday night, after neither side budged, Boeing said, “Further negotiations do not make sense at this point” and yanked the deal off the table, nearly four weeks into the strike.
An X post by IAM Union District 751 said Boeing refused to propose any wage increases or retirement changes.
“We remain committed to finding a resolution and will work with the union when they are ready to bargain an agreement that recognizes our employees and preserves our company’s future,” Boeing said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the term of the night for the union - holding the line.
They also released a statement, saying in part, “‘One day longer, One day stronger’ is more than just a catchphrase. It’s our battle cry that we must all use as we stand together, united and defiant against one of the most powerful companies in the world.”
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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