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Rep. Crenshaw: United Must “Live Up to its Obligations”
/// En Español Another lawmaker has voiced support for the unionized ramp and customer service agents at United Airlines as they continue to push back against proposed furloughs at the airline. This week, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-Tx), issued a statement calling on...
Machinists Union to Delta and JetBlue: You Are Not Above the Law
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today reiterated its demand that Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways restore workers’ pay and benefits. Delta and JetBlue combined have accepted approximately $6.5...
A Slow but Steady Airline Recovery is Happening
Shares of several airlines have seen a sharp increase in value over the past week, as more travelers begin a slow return, prompting carriers to add more routes and flights to their schedules. While overall demand remains at critical levels, we now have the first clear...
The Time to Prepare is Now
May 19, 2020This communication will discuss continuing developments at United Airlines, however, I urge all District Lodge 141 members to read this update. Regrettably, United Airlines and District 141 have disagreed vehemently on how to handle the steep decline in...
United Sued Again for Furloughs After Taking CARES Act Billions Intended to Prevent Cuts to Jobs, Pay
A Maintenance supervisor at United Airlines is suing the airline for its plan to furlough thousands of administrative employees later this month. According to the complaint, Chicago-based supervisor Kenneth England was told that he must take 20 unpaid days off, and...
Ranking Republican on House Ways and Means Committee: Airline Furloughs Under CARES Act “Inappropriate.”
Representative Kevin Brady, the ranking Republican on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has issued a statement calling furloughs by airlines like United, Delta, and JetBlue, "Inappropriate." The statement came after a union member at United Airlines...
