WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The machinist union began voting Saturday on Textron Aviation's amended contract. Union members remain dissatisfied with the changes, saying they don't address their main reasons for striking. Workers have been on strike since Sept. 23. They voted to strike on Sept. 21 Depending on how the vote on Textron's latest offer goes, it could last even longer. Textron called the contract that kicked off the strike its "best and final offer" and is now referring to this latest offer as that, too. Stephanie Harder, vice president of communications for Textron, said in a press conference Friday that they remain dedicated to negotiating in good faith. She says that the current offer is the best path for workers and the company. "[Negotiations] ultimately resulted in a contract offer we believe is fair in recognizing our employees' contributions and setting us all up for long-term success," Harder said. Teenage girl dies after being hit by a Jeep in west Wichita Many employees say their main concerns are still not being met. They added that this updated contract isn't meaningfully different from the first. "A larger general wage increase to make it meet with COLA (cost of living adjustments)," Robert Clayton, Textron Aviation operator, said after voting Saturday. "Another thing we want is better healthcare, and basically, all our new hires are wanting ETO and better vacation. Those are like the three major key points, and Textron hasn't really delivered on any of those things." They say this new five-year offer isn't enough to contend with inflation, but after a month of striking, many have felt the strain of not working. "I just hope that we can get a contract that we can all appreciate and deserve. That works for both us and the company, and that we can move forward," Troy Greene, a union steward, said. Lisa Whitley, president of IAM District Lodge 70 president, assures strikers that leadership remains committed to their well-being. "My biggest concern right now is just the membership. Making sure they have what they need, they're getting the food supplies they need met, getting their kids' needs met and getting them a contract that they can live with for the next four to five years," Whitley said. Greene adding that, despite feeling the additional stress of the strike, sticking together is the best option for a mutually beneficial outcome. "My message to my union members is let's stay together. Solidarity is the foundation of a union. So the stronger we are together, the better we are all around," he said. Any members who missed Saturday's opportunity to cast their vote will have an opportunity to do so between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. Sunday at the IAM Local Lodge 774 off of Interstate 235 and Meridian.