United pilots reject contract deal that ‘fell quick’

United Airways pilots “overwhelmingly” rejected a tentative settlement that might have given them raises of about 15% over 18 months, their union mentioned Tuesday, the most recent setback in rocky labor talks between unions and airways.

The tentative settlement “fell in need of the industry-leading contract United pilots have earned and deserve after main the airline by means of the pandemic and again to profitability,” the Air Line Pilots Affiliation mentioned.

Near 10,000 of United’s roughly 14,000 pilots participated, with 94% voting towards the settlement, the union mentioned.

Airways and unions have struggled to succeed in agreements for brand new pilot contracts. Unions are looking for raises and higher scheduling as airways develop into worthwhile following a greater than two-year Covid pandemic hunch.

Delta Air Traces pilots voted to authorize a possible strike if the airline and the union cannot come to an settlement, their union mentioned.

United’s union mentioned it will arrange informational pickets to encourage the corporate to renew talks.

“Sadly, administration has now taken a wait-and-see strategy to negotiations as an alternative of main the {industry} ahead,” United’s chapter of ALPA mentioned in an announcement.

United, for its half, mentioned Tuesday: “We’re already working with ALPA on a brand new, industry-leading settlement that we count on to incorporate improved pay charges and different enhancements.”

Correction: United Airways pilots “overwhelmingly” rejected a tentative settlement that might have given them raises of about 15% over 18 months, their union mentioned. An earlier model misstated the share.