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Ratification Underway for US Airways Agents
Passenger service agents at US Airways are voting on the tentative agreement reached with management, with the results to be available on Dec. 23.
Under the American Arbitration Association process, CWA agents can vote by telephone or over the Internet between now and noon on Dec. 23. Materials and information on the full proposal have been sent to all members; US Airways local union presidents are holding contract explanation meetings to answer members' questions and address their concerns.
The tentative agreement provides for an average pay cut of 12.9 percent - 15 percent for those at top of scale - far less than the 34 percent pay cuts that management was demanding. The bargaining committee, which is recommending approval of the contract, fought for and won "snapbacks" - the restoration of pay and most benefit levels - by the contract end in 2011. The committee credited members for their solidarity and the strong vote authorizing a strike if an equitable agreement couldn't be reached.
Separately, AFA-CWA is continuing to bargain with the bankrupt airline, as court hearings proceed on the carrier's petition to throw out its collective bargaining agreements. The voting period for strike authorization by US Airways flight attendants ends on Dec. 13.
Under the American Arbitration Association process, CWA agents can vote by telephone or over the Internet between now and noon on Dec. 23. Materials and information on the full proposal have been sent to all members; US Airways local union presidents are holding contract explanation meetings to answer members' questions and address their concerns.
The tentative agreement provides for an average pay cut of 12.9 percent - 15 percent for those at top of scale - far less than the 34 percent pay cuts that management was demanding. The bargaining committee, which is recommending approval of the contract, fought for and won "snapbacks" - the restoration of pay and most benefit levels - by the contract end in 2011. The committee credited members for their solidarity and the strong vote authorizing a strike if an equitable agreement couldn't be reached.
Separately, AFA-CWA is continuing to bargain with the bankrupt airline, as court hearings proceed on the carrier's petition to throw out its collective bargaining agreements. The voting period for strike authorization by US Airways flight attendants ends on Dec. 13.