Sun, Nov 21, 2010
ALPA Claims Deal Improves Pilots’ Pay, Quality of Life,
and Job Security
The pilots of AirTran Airways have ratified a tentative
agreement with AirTran management after almost six years of
negotiations. 86.93 percent of the AirTran pilots who cast ballots
supported the agreement. 93.28 percent of the AirTran pilot group
participated in the ratification vote, which took place just weeks
after Southwest Airlines’ announcement that it intends to
acquire AirTran.
“By approving this contract, our members have signaled
that they are focused on the future and ready to close a
contentious chapter in our airline’s history,” said
Linden Hillman, chairman of the AirTran chapter of ALPA.
“This deal will provide real improvements in our
members’ lives and allow us to concentrate on the important
work of merging two great companies.” The contract, which is
the AirTran pilot group’s first since joining ALPA in 2009,
enhances pilots’ pay rates, quality of life, and career
protections. Most elements of the new contract will take effect on
December 1.
“ALPA provided us with an incredible amount of direction
and support, and we thank them for their efforts,” said
Hillman. “Their dedication to our pilot group has been
impressive, and we know that it will continue through our merger
process.”
“After nearly six years of hard-fought negotiations, this
agreement is a positive step forward for the AirTran pilot
group,” said Capt. John Prater, president of ALPA. “I
congratulate AirTran pilots and their leaders on their solidarity
and determination in getting to a new contract.”
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