04:32 PM EDT, 09/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- (Adds Boeing's response confirming Friday contract talks in fourth paragraph)

Boeing ( BA ) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, representing over 30,000 members currently on strike, are scheduled meet again on Friday with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services to continue contract negotiations, according to IAM District 751.

Machinists began their strike at Boeing ( BA ) on Sept. 13, after nearly 95% of its members voted to reject a Boeing ( BA ) proposal offering a 25% wage increase over four years. The company reportedly began "rolling" furloughs of other employees this week, with groups of workers set to be idled for one-week intervals every four weeks.

Talks broke down last week although Boeing ( BA ) on Monday reportedly made a non-negotiated contract offer providing a 30% raise, and reinstating annual bonuses. The offer was dependent on employee ratification by Friday, but the union declined to schedule a vote, saying it was logistically impossible and that the offer still did not address several outstanding issues.

Boeing ( BA ) confirmed to MT Newswires that contract talks between the company and the union are scheduled for Friday. It, however, declined to provide additional information about the discussions.