WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After
more than four years of negotiations, a merger of three airlines and numerous
representation elections, the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM) today announced members at United Airlines ratified
agreements covering approximately 30,000 fleet service, passenger service and
stockroom employees.
“These contracts
provide IAM members at United Airlines the best overall terms in the airline
industry. It's now time to move on, unify as one and make our union stronger.”
"I thank all
IAM members for their patience and solidarity through this entire
process," said IAM District 141 President Rich Delaney. "These
contracts provide IAM members at United Airlines the best overall terms in the
airline industry. It's now time to move on, unify as one and make our union
stronger."
With over 65
percent participation, each contract was approved by more than 70 percent of
voting members.
The agreements
run through 2016 and provide immediate wage increases ranging from 7-29
percent, and from 19-56 percent over the term of the agreements. The accords
also preserve and improve both defined benefit and defined contribution
retirement plans, provide 96 percent of the workforce protection from
outsourcing, maintain affordable health insurance options and increases
vacation time, among other enhancements.
"IAM members
demonstrated perseverance and patience during these difficult
negotiations," said Airline Coordinator Ira Levy. "There haven’t been
negotiations in recent memory as complex as these, and our negotiators should
be proud of what they accomplished."
Approximately
1,500 IAM fleet technical instructors, maintenance instructors and food service
and security officers remain in negotiations.
The IAM
represents approximately 32,000 workers at United Airlines and is the largest
union at the carrier. More information about the IAM at United Airlines can be
found at www.iam141.org.
Source:
Business
Wire
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