Southwest Airlines and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement.
The tentative agreement still needs to be voted on by union members, whose 20,000 members shot down a deal three months ago.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant Cindy Ivy alongside other attendants take part in picketing demanding better pay and working conditions in contract negotiations, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Dallas Love Field.flight attendants have reached a new tentative agreement with the Dallas-based air carrier, the second proposed deal after members rejected a contract in December.
On Wednesday, the airline announced it had reached a new deal with Transport Workers Union Local 556, representing the nearly 20,000 flight attendants at Southwest. The union will tell members more beginning Monday and voting will commence in a few weeks.“The TWU Local 556 Executive Board approved a proposed tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines,” said Lyn Montgomery, president of TWU Local 556 in an emailed statement. “...
following the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association achieving a new deal, which the flight attendants union said gave perks their workgroup was denied.“Southwest’s flight attendants support the safety and comfort of our customers while providing legendary Southwest hospitality,” said Adam Carlisle, vice president of labor relations at Southwest in a release. “I am glad they will have the opportunity to vote on this new agreement.
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