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Monday, June 09, 2008

Northwest pilots union prepares for merger

Northwest pilots union prepares for merger
Leaders of the Northwest Airlines pilots union have directed their Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee and other union officials to develop a plan of action as its negotiating committee seeks pay and contract parity with Delta Air Lines pilots. In a meeting last week, the pilots union leadership decided to authorize $2.5 million from a contingency fund for strategic preparedness, communications and family awareness programs, according to a message to union members. The group also passed a resolution to explore options to mitigate effects of potential furloughs and displacements in the proposed merger between the two airlines.

 



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