Tentative Agreement Reached for 6,500 Agents at US Airways
Source: NH Labor News
Washington, D.C. — The Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative agreement covering 6,500 passenger service employees at US Airways. The IBT and CWA together represent the reservations and airport agents.
The tentative agreement provides for wage increases at every step for all passenger service employees and includes a ratification bonus. It also provides critical job security protections, an important issue for workers as the US Airways- American Airlines merger goes forward.
Agents from US Airways and American Airlines have launched a joint campaign to make certain they have a strong union voice at the merged airline.
‘“Working together, passenger service employees at US Airways have built a strong, united group that will continue to make advances for all agents as the US Airways-American Airlines merger proceeds,” said CWA Chief of Staff Ron Collins.
Read more: http://nhlabornews.com/2013/08/tentative-agreement-reached-for-6500-agents-at-us-airways/
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