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| Boeing union hits out over 'final' 30% pay rise offer | Boeing union hits out over 'final' 30% pay rise offer |
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| Boeing workers have been striking since mid September after rejecting a new contract deal | Boeing workers have been striking since mid September after rejecting a new contract deal |
| The union representing thousands of striking Boeing workers has hit out at what the aircraft manufacturing giant called its "best and final" pay offer, which proposed a 30% rise over four years. | The union representing thousands of striking Boeing workers has hit out at what the aircraft manufacturing giant called its "best and final" pay offer, which proposed a 30% rise over four years. |
| The new offer also included the reinstatement of a performance bonus and improved retirement benefits. | The new offer also included the reinstatement of a performance bonus and improved retirement benefits. |
| However, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said the offer was not negotiated with the union and that "it was thrown at us without any discussion" - a claim Boeing denies. | However, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said the offer was not negotiated with the union and that "it was thrown at us without any discussion" - a claim Boeing denies. |
| More than 30,000 Boeing workers went on strike earlier this month after rejecting a 25% pay rise offer. | More than 30,000 Boeing workers went on strike earlier this month after rejecting a 25% pay rise offer. |
| "After listening to our employees and their concerns, Boeing today presented our best and final offer," Boeing said in a letter. | "After listening to our employees and their concerns, Boeing today presented our best and final offer," Boeing said in a letter. |
| The proposal doubles the value of a one-off bonus for signing a new pay deal to $6,000 (£4,497). | The proposal doubles the value of a one-off bonus for signing a new pay deal to $6,000 (£4,497). |
| The company said the offer is dependent on it being ratified by union members by midnight pacific time on Friday 27 September (7am GMT on Saturday 28 September). | The company said the offer is dependent on it being ratified by union members by midnight pacific time on Friday 27 September (7am GMT on Saturday 28 September). |
| But IAM said Boeing sent the new offer directly to union members and the media without telling the union's representatives. | But IAM said Boeing sent the new offer directly to union members and the media without telling the union's representatives. |
| "This tactic is a blatant show of disrespect to you - our members - and the bargaining process," IAM said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. | |
| The union also said it would not hold a vote of its membership ahead of Boeing's deadline. | The union also said it would not hold a vote of its membership ahead of Boeing's deadline. |
| In response, Boeing told the BBC: "We have bargained in good faith with the IAM since formal negotiations began in March." | In response, Boeing told the BBC: "We have bargained in good faith with the IAM since formal negotiations began in March." |
| "We first presented the offer to the union and then transparently shared the details with our employees," it added. | "We first presented the offer to the union and then transparently shared the details with our employees," it added. |
| Boeing workers went on strike from 13 September after rejecting a new contract deal, which included a 25% pay rise over four years. | Boeing workers went on strike from 13 September after rejecting a new contract deal, which included a 25% pay rise over four years. |
| The union had initially aimed for a number of improvements to workers' packages, including a 40% pay rise. | The union had initially aimed for a number of improvements to workers' packages, including a 40% pay rise. |
| Almost 95% of the union members - who produce planes including the 737 Max and 777 - voted to reject Boeing's initial offer. | Almost 95% of the union members - who produce planes including the 737 Max and 777 - voted to reject Boeing's initial offer. |
| Of those who voted, 96% backed strike action until a new agreement could be reached. | Of those who voted, 96% backed strike action until a new agreement could be reached. |
| The strike threatens to cost Boeing billions of dollars, deepening the crisis at a company already facing significant challenges. | The strike threatens to cost Boeing billions of dollars, deepening the crisis at a company already facing significant challenges. |
| Its impacts are already being felt across the industry and wider US economy too, as Boeing has halted shipments of most parts and taken other steps to save money. | Its impacts are already being felt across the industry and wider US economy too, as Boeing has halted shipments of most parts and taken other steps to save money. |
| The company has already suspended the jobs of tens of thousands of staff. | The company has already suspended the jobs of tens of thousands of staff. |
| It has also said that US-based executives, managers and staff would be asked to take one week of furlough every four weeks for as long as the walkout lasts. | It has also said that US-based executives, managers and staff would be asked to take one week of furlough every four weeks for as long as the walkout lasts. |
| Government officials are now helping to mediate talks between the two sides. | Government officials are now helping to mediate talks between the two sides. |