United Mechanics Mull Strike

dbaker · 02-12-2002, 08:43 PM

United Mechanics Mull Strike

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CHICAGO (AP) -- United Airlines mechanics voted Tuesday on a disputed contract offer that would grant them industry-leading pay but require them to give back some of those wages soon to aid the struggling carrier's recovery effort.

Depending on the verdict on two ballot issues -- contract approval and whether to authorize a strike if it fails -- a walkout could begin as soon as Feb. 20 unless there is a last-minute settlement or congressional action to block it.

dbaker · 02-12-2002, 08:43 PM

United Mechanics Mull Strike

Quote:

CHICAGO (AP) -- United Airlines mechanics voted Tuesday on a disputed contract offer that would grant them industry-leading pay but require them to give back some of those wages soon to aid the struggling carrier's recovery effort.

Depending on the verdict on two ballot issues -- contract approval and whether to authorize a strike if it fails -- a walkout could begin as soon as Feb. 20 unless there is a last-minute settlement or congressional action to block it.

dbaker · 02-16-2002, 06:57 PM

United Bookings Decline as Strike Looms

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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (Reuters) - United Airlines on Friday said passengers began looking elsewhere for flights in anticipation of a strike set for next week after 13,000 mechanics and cleaners rejected a contract offer.

With a strike deadline looming in five days at the No. 2 U.S. carrier, talks resumed Friday afternoon. Earlier this week, mechanics rejected an offer from United that included a 37 percent pay increase for the most senior workers, but also sought unspecified future wage concessions and deferred retroactive pay, among other provisions.

dbaker · 02-16-2002, 06:57 PM

United Bookings Decline as Strike Looms

Quote:

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (Reuters) - United Airlines on Friday said passengers began looking elsewhere for flights in anticipation of a strike set for next week after 13,000 mechanics and cleaners rejected a contract offer.

With a strike deadline looming in five days at the No. 2 U.S. carrier, talks resumed Friday afternoon. Earlier this week, mechanics rejected an offer from United that included a 37 percent pay increase for the most senior workers, but also sought unspecified future wage concessions and deferred retroactive pay, among other provisions.

phule · 02-17-2002, 11:06 PM

Ok someone or something doesn't want me to fly to England in March. First United thinks it'll go under, now there's threat of a strike. Sheesh!

phule · 02-17-2002, 11:06 PM

Ok someone or something doesn't want me to fly to England in March. First United thinks it'll go under, now there's threat of a strike. Sheesh!

dbaker · 02-17-2002, 11:16 PM

When did you book your tickets?

It's surprising to see that a company facing bankruptcy thinks that it could potentially survive a disabling strike like this.

dbaker · 02-17-2002, 11:16 PM

When did you book your tickets?

It's surprising to see that a company facing bankruptcy thinks that it could potentially survive a disabling strike like this.

phule · 02-18-2002, 09:37 AM

I booked back in late Nov. and just made final payment for 4 on Feb 4th. I wouldn't think the strike would go until March 22, but I'm worried that it would cause stability problems with UA and throw schedules off.

phule · 02-18-2002, 09:37 AM

I booked back in late Nov. and just made final payment for 4 on Feb 4th. I wouldn't think the strike would go until March 22, but I'm worried that it would cause stability problems with UA and throw schedules off.

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02-17-2002, 11:06 PM	#5
phule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ORD Posts: 188	Ok someone or something doesn't want me to fly to England in March. First United thinks it'll go under, now there's threat of a strike. Sheesh!

02-17-2002, 11:16 PM	#7
dbaker Senior Member First Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IAH/HOU Posts: 2,354	When did you book your tickets? It's surprising to see that a company facing bankruptcy thinks that it could potentially survive a disabling strike like this.

02-18-2002, 09:37 AM	#9
phule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ORD Posts: 188	I booked back in late Nov. and just made final payment for 4 on Feb 4th. I wouldn't think the strike would go until March 22, but I'm worried that it would cause stability problems with UA and throw schedules off.