Unionized workers who assemble Boeing’s fighter jets in the St. Louis area rejected Boeing’s latest contract offer on Sunday and will strike at midnight on Monday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said.

“IAM District 837 members … deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation’s defense,” the union’s Business Representative Tom Boelling said.

Boeing said it was ready for the action. “We are prepared for a strike and have fully implemented our contingency plan,” Boeing Air Dominance vice president and general manager Dan Gillian said in an email.

“We’re disappointed our employees in St. Louis rejected an offer that featured 40% average wage growth,” he added.

Last week, Boeing sent a new cont

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