Labor Contract

Fingers crossed as West Coast port labor talks head into overtime

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The employers who operate West Coast port terminals and the union representing dockworkers on Friday rejected calls to extend their contract that was set to expire at 5 p.m. PST, but they promised to keep cargo moving without interruption until an agreement is reached.

“Both sides understand the strategic importance of the ports to the local, regional and U.S. economies and are mindful of the need to finalize a new coast-wide contract as soon as possible to ensure continuing confidence in the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fingers-crossed-as-west-coast-port-labor-talks-head-into-overtime

FedEx pilots unhappy as UPS, United take lead on new contracts

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Pilots for FedEx Express are frustrated that they don’t have a new collective bargaining agreement in hand after more than a year of talks, while counterparts at UPS and United Airlines are on track for substantial compensation increases in pending contract agreements.

In fact, all of the major U.S. airlines are negotiating new contracts with their pilots. And with a tangible shortage of pilots contributing to flight cancellations and schedule cutbacks, many pilots can choose where they want to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-pilots-unhappy-as-ups-united-take-lead-on-new-contracts

UPS, pilots tentatively agree to extend contract 2 years

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The union representing more than 3,300 UPS pilots has reached a tentative agreement with the express delivery company on a two-year contract extension, both sides separately announced late Tuesday. If approved by rank-and-file members of the Independent Pilots Association, the deal will ensure UPS and its customers of uninterrupted deliveries related to labor issues through Sept. 1, 2025.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) said terms of the updated contract include annual wage increases and enhanced pension...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-pilots-tentatively-agree-on-2-year-contract-extension

Mediation between freight railroads and unions fails. Is binding arbitration next?

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A new labor agreement between U.S. freight railroads and the railroad unions may not appear anytime soon, both sides hinted late Tuesday following a federal regulator’s decision to halt mediation efforts.

Freight railroads, including the Class I railroads, and the railroad unions have been embroiled in disagreements over a contract since January 2020, with the National Mediation Board (NMB) stepping in earlier this year to mediate. The NMB is an independent federal agency that mediates labor...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mediation-between-freight-railroads-and-unions-fails-is-binding-arbitration-next

Newport News Shipbuilding and United Steelworkers agree on labor contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that United Steelworker members at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division voted in favor of a new labor contract. The new contract took effect Monday and will run through February 7, 2027.

“I’m happy to share that members of United Steelworkers Local 8888 voted 3,678 to 533 to ratify a new 60-month labor contract,” said Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin. “Benefits of the new contract include general wage increases and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/newport-news-shipbuilding-and-united-steelworkers-agree-on-labor-contract/

Pilots ratify 4-year labor deal at Amazon cargo carrier Sun Country

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Pilots for Amazon transport provider Sun Country Airlines have easily ratified a new four-year contract, the union representing them said Tuesday.

According to the Air Line Pilots Association, 93% of the eligible pilots participating voted to ratify the agreement, which brings their pay rates, retirement contributions, commuter policies and work rules in line with those of industry peers. 

Sun Country (NASDAQ: SCNY) is a leisure airline based in Minneapolis that added a cargo division and began...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/pilots-ratify-4-year-labor-deal-at-amazon-cargo-carrier-sun-country

Volvo Trucks and UAW cut another deal but workers still booing

United Auto Workers and Volvo Truck North America (VTNA) bargainers reached another tentative agreement Thursday, but early indications are the rank and file like this deal no more than one they sent down in flames earlier this week.

Details of the new pact posted on UAW Local 2069’s Facebook page include a longer contract — six years instead of five — and larger lump-sum bonuses for retirees. A 12% gross wage increase would mean hourly wages for some workers would top out at $30.92 at the end...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/volvo-trucks-and-uaw-cut-another-deal-but-workers-still-booing

Kalitta Air pilots ratify four-year contract

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Kalitta Air pilots on Tuesday ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which the Air Line Pilots Association says significantly improves retirement benefits and working conditions.

The four-year labor contract covers more than 800 pilots with the Ypsilanti, Michigan-based airline. The previous contract became amendable on Dec. 20.

“After one year of negotiations amidst the pandemic and related changes to the nature of bargaining, Kalitta Air pilots now have a contract that maintains their...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kalitta-air-pilots-ratify-four-year-contract

Amazon partner ABX Air reaches labor peace with pilots

A white ABX Air jet moves down runway with giant fuel tanks in the background.

Pilots at ABX Air, which flies express cargo routes for Amazon Air and DHL Express, have ratified a new six-year contract.

Parent company Air Transport Services Group (NASDQ: ATSG) announced Wednesday that the airline division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had finalized the collective bargaining agreement.

Labor peace “represents a crucial step as we pursue future growth opportunities with our airline,” said ABX Air President David Soaper in a statement.

Negotiations for the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-partner-abx-air-reaches-labor-peace-with-pilots

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