Striking workers at Safran in Montreal, producing landing gear components for Airbus and Boeing jets, have proposed a counter offer in negotiations to potentially avoid an extended dispute, according to a union official. The workers, striking for seven days, are prepared for an indefinite strike if necessary. The labor action coincides with challenges faced by Airbus and Boeing due to parts and labor shortages. While a short-term strike may not affect Airbus’s A320 production, an extended strike could impact operations. The union seeks a 22% raise over three years, contrasting Safran’s offer of 14%.