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Air Line Pilots Association, International
Perseverance Pays Off for American Eagle Pilots in Newly Ratified Agreement with Management
November 7th, 2008
American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today achieved a ratified collective bargaining agreement with management after an arduous negotiations process surrounding an unprecedented 16-year contract with AMR Corporation. The newly ratified agreement contains improvements to work rules and quality of life provisions for the 2,800-plus pilots at American Eagle while avoiding contractual concessions. These goals were attained with minimal increase to American Eagle's operating cost in these challenging economic times. "With our industry confronting pilot furloughs, capacity reductions, consolidation and liquidations, our...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-11-07)
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