ST. LOUIS — Boeing and union-represented machinists in St. Louis were no closer to ending a month-long strike this week after returning to the negotiating table this week and no new meetings are scheduled.

The groups met Monday, and that afternoon the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reported "no progress" was made. Boeing and the union, which represents about 3,200 St. Louis-area workers, didn't meet Tuesday or Wednesday.

The union said Wednesday that Boeing contacted the union's bargaining committee "to inform us that they have no plans to resume negotiations until after the Labor Day holiday."

Kurt LaBelle, spokesperson for Boeing, said Thursday no negotiations are scheduled.

Union members have rejected two contract offers from Boeing, most recently on A

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