WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Textron Aviation and the union representing machinists on strike will return to the negotiating table on Thursday, three weeks into the strike which began after members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s contract offer.

Textron Aviation confirmed plans for negotiations to resume by releasing the following official statement:

“Textron Aviation and the IAM District 70, Local Lodge 774 have agreed to return to the negotiating table beginning on Thursday, October 10. We value our longstanding relationship with Union leaders and members and remain committed to collaborating and agreeing upon a contract that acknowledges employees’ contributions, setting us all up for long-term success.”