Southwest pilots' union sues carrier over changes to work rules during pandemic travel slump
Publishing timestamp: 2021-08-31 23:30:17
Summary
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association alleges that Southwest Airlines violated federal labor laws by making work-rule changes without negotiating with the union during the pandemic. Tensions between workers and management are rising, with pilots considering pickets over Thanksgiving and Christmas. Southwest is negotiating with a food delivery service provider to improve food options for staff on overnight trips.
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