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From Boston to Los Angeles, United Airlines Teamsters rallied at airports across the country ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday as bargaining continues over a strong new contract for over 10,000 technicians nationwide.
The rallies come as the current collective bargaining agreement for United Airlines technicians reaches its amendable date next month, making it crucial to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.
“United Airlines has tried every trick in the book to delay negotiations and force Teamsters to keep working under the current contract for as long as possible," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. "We are done with United taking Teamsters for granted while raking in billions in profits every quarter. It’s time for the company to treat technicians with respect by agreeing to the historic contract United Airlines Teamsters have earned.”
The Teamsters are fighting for industry-leading pay, better health care, and faster wage progression to help stem the shortage of qualified aviation mechanics in the industry.
“As we get closer to negotiating our pay and health care at the bargaining table, it’s important for us to show United we are not backing down from our demands,” said Patrick Gelato, a United technician from Houston Intercontinental Airport and a member of Local 19. “United requires us to be the best technicians in the industry, so it’s only right that we demand the best contract from the company. I’m honored to stand with my brothers and sisters and fight for our future at United together.”
The last round of 2024 negotiations will be next week in San Francisco before bargaining resumes in January 2025. United Airlines Teamsters nationwide are staying strong and demanding the contract they deserve!
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The rallies come as the current collective bargaining agreement for United Airlines technicians reaches its amendable date next month, making it crucial to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.
“United Airlines has tried every trick in the book to delay negotiations and force Teamsters to keep working under the current contract for as long as possible," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. "We are done with United taking Teamsters for granted while raking in billions in profits every quarter. It’s time for the company to treat technicians with respect by agreeing to the historic contract United Airlines Teamsters have earned.”
The Teamsters are fighting for industry-leading pay, better health care, and faster wage progression to help stem the shortage of qualified aviation mechanics in the industry.
“As we get closer to negotiating our pay and health care at the bargaining table, it’s important for us to show United we are not backing down from our demands,” said Patrick Gelato, a United technician from Houston Intercontinental Airport and a member of Local 19. “United requires us to be the best technicians in the industry, so it’s only right that we demand the best contract from the company. I’m honored to stand with my brothers and sisters and fight for our future at United together.”
The last round of 2024 negotiations will be next week in San Francisco before bargaining resumes in January 2025. United Airlines Teamsters nationwide are staying strong and demanding the contract they deserve!
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