MARYLAND HEIGHTS — St. Louis-area Boeing Co. machinists on Friday rejected the company's newest offer, opting instead to prolong their six-week strike.

St. Louis members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 had gathered at St. Louis Music Park on Friday morning to vote on the aerospace company’s latest contract offer.

By noon, union spokesperson DeLane Adams said that members had rejected it.

"Boeing’s modified offer did not include a sufficient signing bonus relative to what other Boeing workers have received, or a raise in 401(k) benefits," the union said in a statement sent by DeLane. "The democratic vote underscores the determination of approximately 3,200 IAM Union members to continue their stand together until their voices are heard."

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