American, US Airways Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Contract Deal
American Airlines reached a major milestone Friday in its merger with US Airways, as the flight attendants’ union said it has reached a tentative agreement on a new, combined contract for 24,500 workers.
Details of the new contract weren’t immediately available, though union leaders said it includes higher wages and more favorable work rules.
“To the company’s credit, they really stepped up in a way that puts the entire industry on notice,” said Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Laura Glading in a statement. The union supported American’s December merger with US Airways.
Union leaders will review the contract this week, and then send it to flight attendants for a vote.
“We are building an airline that will compete aggressively in a global marketplace. Today’s tentative agreement with our flight attendants is another step forward in our integration,” said American CEO Doug Parker.
This article appeared in print in edition of Hamodia.
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