The House passes an airline relief bill as the industry begins most massive job losses in history.
More than 36,000 airline workers will lose their jobs if the House and Senate do not extend payroll support before October 1. After long months of summer vacations, finger pointing and excuses, both parties finally seem ready to make a deal that would prevent the most catastrophic job cuts in the history of United States aviation. But, with only hours left, will they actually do it in time?
Additional Resources /// Tell Lawmakers: Support for Airline Payrolls Cannot Wait /// Read the joint airline union letter the IAMAW sent to the Senate last week
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