ST. LOUIS - Striking Boeing union members are set to vote on a new union proposal offer Friday morning that could potentially end their walkout.

Some of 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM District 837) have been on strike since August 4, and they will begin casting their ballots at 8 a.m.

Union officials have highlighted that the union proposal includes improved 401(k) contributions and raises for some members, aiming to bring them in line with other Boeing employees. The offer also features a ratification bonus compromise, which IAM 837 claims is comparable to those offered to other union and non-union workers at Boeing.

Previously, the union has rejected two offers from Boeing, including a recent five-year contract proposal that pro

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