ST. LOUIS - Boeing union members rejected a new contract offer from the company Friday morning, extending a month-long strike that involves St. Louis-area workers.

More than 3,200 Boeing defense workers remain on strike across the St. Louis region.

The strike began on Aug. 4 when IAM 837 union members overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer that initially included a 20% pay increase over four years and a $5,000 bonus for newer hires.

The company's latest offer extended the agreement to five years and offered a total raise of 24 percent, but reduced the signing bonus to $4,000.

Boeing claims this is the best deal they have ever offered to IAM 837. However, union workers have expressed feeling disrespected by Boeing during negotiations, demanding better package of pay and benefits.

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