American Airlines pilots’ union calls strike authorization vote

Date:

Share post:


Pilots talk as they look at the tail of an American Airlines aircraft.

Mike Stone | Reuters

American Airlines pilots’ union plans to hold a vote next month on whether to allow members to call a strike as talks for a new labor contract continue.

The vote notice comes two days after American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier is prepared to raise pilot pay to match compensation at rival Delta Air Lines, whose pilots approved their new contract last week.

“While our Negotiating Committee reports good progress, we remain steadfast and focused that now is the time to reach an agreement with American Airlines,” the American Airlines pilots’ union said Thursday. “APA must also ensure it utilizes all its legal processes for contract resolution and improvement.”

Delta’s pilots are getting 34% raises in the new four-year deal, alongside other improvements. They had approved a strike authorization vote in the fall, about a month before reaching a preliminary deal with the company.

Even if American pilots’ union called a strike it would not be immediate; airline strikes are extremely rare in the U.S. and would follow a lengthy process involving federal mediators.

American didn’t immediately comment.



Source link

spot_img

Related articles

VinFast aims to sell up to 50,000 EVs in 2023 — but it’s far from its target

VinFast electric vehicles are parked before delivery to their first customers at a store in Los Angeles,...

Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon

The era of unabated "revenge travel" may be coming to a close.New reports show that, after years...

Amazon customers report false email confirmations for gift cards

Sheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesAmazon customer service representatives this weekend have been handling a wave...

How GlobalFoundries aims to remain world’s third-biggest chip foundry

In its short 14-year history, GlobalFoundries has risen to become the world's third-largest chip foundry. Based in...