United Airlines pilots approve new contract with up to 40% raises
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-29 13:07:16
Summary
United Airlines pilots have approved a new contract that includes compensation increases of up to 40.2% over a four-year period. This makes United Airlines the last of the three largest U.S. airlines to reach a deal with its pilots during the industry's pilot shortage. The contract is worth approximately $10 billion and has received an 82% approval from United pilots. Other labor unions in the industry are also pushing for increased compensation and better work rules. Additionally, the United Auto Workers union is planning to expand strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor.
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