Machinists union reaches agreements in principle with United Airlines

The IAM, North America’s largest air transport labor union, announced it has reached agreements in principle with United Airlines that would "deliver the industry’s best wages and stronger job protections to approximately 30,000 IAM members at United Airlines." The two-year tentative agreements cover seven different work classifications at the carrier, including Fleet Service Workers, Passenger Service Workers, Storekeepers, Central Load Planners, Maintenance Instructors, Fleet Technical Instructors and Security Officers. Highlights of the tentative agreements include: Industry-best wage rates; The insourcing of five previously outsourced locations; Protection of full-time employment and opportunities; The permanent prohibition of outsourcing for 17 additional U.S. locations; Increased lead and specialty premiums; Extends system no lay-off protection to tens of thousands of more IAM members; Early opener of next negotiations and a signing bonus. IAM District 141 members covered by the tentative agreements will receive more details and a ratification vote schedule will soon be announced. The IAM District 141 United Airlines Negotiations Committee unanimously recommends ratification. Reference Link