United Pilots Ratify New Contract Worth $10 Billion
United Pilots Ratify New Contract Worth $10 Billion
CHICAGO — United Airlines' pilots have approved a new four-year agreement valued at over $10 billion, as stated by their union.
Previously, the union mentioned that this agreement would lead to a pay increase of up to 40% throughout the four years.
On Friday, the Air Line Pilots Association disclosed that 82% of participating pilots voted in favor of the new terms.
Garth Thompson, the head of the union's United faction, described it as a pioneering contract that "delivers considerable advantages to our pilots."
United follows Delta Air Lines and American Airlines in securing new pilot contracts, mitigating tensions with a crucial labor faction, and ensuring the airline can attract critical staff in a tight labor market. Pilots at Southwest Airlines, represented by a different union, and flight attendants at various airlines are still in the negotiation phase.
The union representing the pilots stated that the contract with United encompasses unprecedented raises and enhancements in employment terms, sick leave, holiday duration, and retirement perks. United employs approximately 16,000 pilots.
This contract is set to be in effect until September 30, 2027.
Related News
Texas and California Governors’ Warning: Wear Your Masks or Risk Another Full Shutdown
Image via Pinterest The governors of California and Texas, two big states with major airline hubs in them, say residents need to start wearing masks and taking COVID-19 seriously, or the states might be forced to shut back down. Pre-pandemic, an estimated 143.6...
Machinists, Labor Coalition Call on Congress to Protect Democracy Amid Pandemic
The IAM joined other labor organizations representing millions of workers across North America calling on Congress to protect every citizen’s right to vote during these unstable times. The coalition is encouraging expanded online voter registration, extended early...
A Conversation With Safety Advocate, Danny Schwarz
A Conversation with Safety Advocate and Attorney, Danny SchwarzDanny Schwarz has established himself as a fierce enforcer of workplace safety, and a dedicated defender of airline and airport workers. His pioneering work is forcing employers to eliminate poorly...
Stay up to date with all the latest news and information from the District 141 of the Machinists Union
United Pilots Ratify New Contract Worth $10 Billion
September 29, 2023
CHICAGO — United Airlines' pilots have approved a new four-year agreement valued at over $10 billion, as stated by their union.
Previously, the union mentioned that this agreement would lead to a pay increase of up to 40% throughout the four years.
On Friday, the Air Line Pilots Association disclosed that 82% of participating pilots voted in favor of the new terms.
Garth Thompson, the head of the union's United faction, described it as a pioneering contract that "delivers considerable advantages to our pilots."
United follows Delta Air Lines and American Airlines in securing new pilot contracts, mitigating tensions with a crucial labor faction, and ensuring the airline can attract critical staff in a tight labor market. Pilots at Southwest Airlines, represented by a different union, and flight attendants at various airlines are still in the negotiation phase.
The union representing the pilots stated that the contract with United encompasses unprecedented raises and enhancements in employment terms, sick leave, holiday duration, and retirement perks. United employs approximately 16,000 pilots.
This contract is set to be in effect until September 30, 2027.
Related
Texas and California Governors’ Warning: Wear Your Masks or Risk Another Full Shutdown
Image via Pinterest The governors of California and Texas, two big states with major airline hubs in them, say residents need to start wearing masks and taking COVID-19 seriously, or the states might be forced to shut back down. Pre-pandemic, an estimated 143.6...
Machinists, Labor Coalition Call on Congress to Protect Democracy Amid Pandemic
The IAM joined other labor organizations representing millions of workers across North America calling on Congress to protect every citizen’s right to vote during these unstable times. The coalition is encouraging expanded online voter registration, extended early...
A Conversation With Safety Advocate, Danny Schwarz
A Conversation with Safety Advocate and Attorney, Danny SchwarzDanny Schwarz has established himself as a fierce enforcer of workplace safety, and a dedicated defender of airline and airport workers. His pioneering work is forcing employers to eliminate poorly...