labor relations

Flight attendants’ legal win in California could impact air cargo

A white jet with aqua tail and Alaska Air logo flies high into a blue sky, as seen from the side rear.

WASHINGTON — A cargo industry official is calling on Congress to guard against state interference in airfreight operations following a recent court ruling in favor of California-based flight attendants at Alaska Airlines.

The U.S. Supreme Court last summer refused to hear Alaska Airlines’ appeal of a lower court ruling that a state’s wage laws apply to airline employees because they only have an indirect impact on airline services. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the carrier had to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/flight-attendants-legal-win-in-california-could-impact-air-cargo

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

A purple and white FedEx plane lifts off from runway.

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

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