Unions

The struggling ultra-low-cost airline expects to save about $100 million per year through the contract modification.

A group of labor unions representing workers at American met last week to discuss what they called the carrier’s “trailing financial performance.”

Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement, ending a three-day strike that grounded thousands of flights.

Air Canada called off plans to resume flights Sunday as its striking flight attendants announced they will defy a government-issued return-to-work order.

Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as its flight attendants prepare to go on strike, which could completely shutter operations by Saturday.

Currently, the group is represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), though a majority of members voted earlier this year to explore a merger.

The union argues that an agreement between the carriers would ‘give a majority of jobs’ to Mexican crews with Viva Aerobus.

Nearly 450 pilots ratified a two-year contract extension with CommuteAir improving pay, benefits, and work rules on Monday.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members voted to approve a new contract with Boeing on Monday.

Southwest Airlines announced on Monday that it has concluded its final labor contract negotiation after two years of bargaining.