Boeing Co. has resumed contract talks with leaders of the union representing some 3,200 factory workers in the St. Louis area, after members resoundingly rejected its initial offer and voted to strike.

U.S. planemaker Boeing sent a new contract offer on Thursday to the union representing roughly 3,200 factory workers at Boeing's defense division, mostly in the St. Louis area. It contains some minor compensation changes that would benefit senior union members,

Boeing offers a revised contract to 3,200 defense workers in St. Louis, aiming to prevent a strike with better pay, pension and benefits.