Communications Workers of America prepares for US Airways strike.
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTDUS Airways workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union have voted in favour of allowing the union's president to call a strike if the airline voids the union's contract.
The CWA represents 6,000 ticket, reservation and gate agents at US Airways, the majority of whom voted to allow CWA President Morton Bahr to order a strike and select a strike date if US Airways cancels the union's contract through the bankruptcy courts.
US Airways is also facing a revolt from flight attendants if it goes ahead with the cancellation of union contracts and the cancellation of two pension plans. A hearing on the airline's motion is scheduled for 2 December 2004 while talks between the unions and airline are continuing, reports Reuters.
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| Publication: | Airline Industry Information |
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| Article Type: | Brief Article |
| Geographic Code: | 1USA |
| Date: | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Words: | 146 |
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