Originally Posted by rogodwin
Which union do you think will be the first to request to renegotiate their contract?
Actually, just the opposite. AA management did ask the pilots union to start negotiating on their contract that comes up in 2008. It was in the paper today.
American wants to negotiate a new contract
American Airlines has notified its pilots that airline management wants to negotiate a new contract — a move likely to spark a debate over whether employees can reclaim wages and benefits given up three years ago.
On Friday, airline executives informed leaders of the Allied Pilots Association, the carrier’s pilots’ union, that they will begin negotiations within 60 days. Under their current contract, either management or labor can choose to initiate contract talks.
The current contract expires on May 1, 2008. But negotiations often take years, so starting early makes it more likely a new deal will be in place by then.
full story:
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/1509...annel=dfw_news