The union representing Boeing’s striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest has announced that negotiations with the company are expected to resume on Friday.

A regional district of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers stated that the two sides will meet alongside federal mediators, following a break in formal negotiations more than a week ago. The union expressed readiness to address critical issues to reach an agreement and emphasized the importance of resolving the strike through negotiations.

Boeing confirmed the upcoming talks, marking progress after a contentious period where the aerospace giant announced a revised contract to its 33,000 striking workers through the media. This move had angered union leaders, who were given a deadline for ratification by Friday night.

The revised offer from Boeing includes pay raises of 30% over four years, addressing concerns raised by the workers who had overwhelmingly rejected a previous proposal. The union members had initially demanded a higher increase, citing increased living costs over the years. The company’s latest offer also includes provisions to keep annual bonuses based on productivity.

Despite facing challenges this year, Boeing is keen on resolving the strike that has halted production of its best-selling airplane models. The ongoing strike has resulted in production shutdowns and cost-cutting measures, including temporary furloughs for nonunion employees.