Editor’s note: We have added additional clarification in the headline and the lede regarding the vote projections. Other edits have been made for clarity.

The University of Minnesota’s Teamsters Local 320, a Minneapolis workers’ union chapter, is likely to turn down the University’s final offer, according to a chapter member who shared a draft statement with the Minnesota Daily.

The Teamsters announced in early August they filed an intent to strike with the University as labor bargaining negotiations stagnated. While votes on the University’s offer continue on the Duluth and Crookston campuses, the Teamsters said the offer will be voted down and the final ballot count initiated on Friday.

The strike was initially intended to begin August 20, but Teamsters extended negotiations to conduct a vote on the University’s offer given to the Union on August 19, according to WDIO news. 

According to the statement, the Teamsters’ negotiators are seeking an agreement that matches or exceeds the 3.5% wage increases offered to other unions. The Teamsters also are seeking maintenance of other bargaining table agreements.

“Our message to the university is simple,” the Teamsters’ statement said. “We will not bargain against ourselves or water down our proposals any further.”

The University offer is due to expire September 5. If the University does not agree to the outlined terms, the union plans to begin its strike, according to the Minnesota Daily. 

More information about the University’s offer can be found at the University Office of Human Resources.

Correction: A previous version of the article stated the strike would be initiated on Friday. This is incorrect; the Teamsters will not be counting ballots until Friday. 

Correction: A previous version of the article stated the Teamsters are seeking no change in the September 5 expiration date. This is incorrect and has been removed.