US Airways-American Merger Will Create a Stronger, More Competitive Airline

CWA supports the Justice Department's settlement of its lawsuit blocking the merger of US Airways and American Airlines.

CWA will review the proposed settlement agreement in terms of the potential impact on CWA members at all affected airlines, but we believe the merged carrier will create a stronger, more competitive airline that will provide better service and more options to passengers than either airline can do alone. That means quality jobs and opportunity for the airlines' 70,000 employees and expanded service for passengers.

For employees at American Airlines who have lost jobs and seen their benefits slashed by the company's bankruptcy strategy and for US Airways employees who have suffered through two bankruptcies and pay and benefit cuts, this merger will provide a new work environment that recognizes the value of front-line employees.

The settlement will avoid a trial that was scheduled to start on Nov. 25.