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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Comair pilots ok strike if talks fail

Comair pilots ok strike if talks fail
Comair pilots overwhelmingly gave their union leaders authorization to call a strike if they determine it's necessary in the continuing dispute with the regional airline over contract concessions. Pilots had been voting by mail since last month on whether to give union leaders authority to call a strike against the Delta Air Lines subsidiary. The Air Line Pilots Association, representing Comair's 1,500 pilots, said the vote was 93.2 percent in favor of the authorization, but union spokesman Paul Denke said pilots still hope to reach a consensual pay-cutting deal with Comair. "This vote tally by Comair pilots sends a loud and clear message to our management and Delta management that we are united in our resolve and will not work under imposed conditions," said Denke. "If management will not work with us and negotiate a fair and consensual agreement — one pilots can afford to live under — we now have the authorization to call for a strike."

 



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