SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' airport customer service agents,
stores, cargo, ground service and reservations agents, who are
represented by the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM), have ratified a two-year contract
extension. The contract passed overwhelmingly and includes
increased pay with market reviews to ensure wage rates stay
competitive, as well as increases in longevity pay. Job security
has also been extended until Sept.
27, 2028.
Alaska's airport customer
service agents, stores, cargo, ground service and reservation
agents are responsible for assisting guests with upcoming and
day-of travel, managing aircraft material and parts, loading cargo
and readying aircraft for departures and arrivals.
"IAM negotiators strongly advocated for employees' needs, which
included significant improvements to the wage structure," said
Jenny Wetzel, vice president of
labor relations at Alaska Airlines. "I'm glad we were able to reach
an agreement that improves our employees' quality of life and is
good for our company's long-term success. We are all very proud of
this new agreement."
"This newly ratified IAM agreement at Alaska Airlines has raised
the bar for the entire airline industry," said IAM General Vice
President Richard Johnsen. "After
keeping our world moving during the pandemic, our members at Alaska
Airlines deserve the absolute best agreement possible. Today, the
IAM has made that a reality."
The previous contract became amendable on Sept. 27, 2024. Contracts in the airline industry
do not expire. Once they become amendable, the current contract
remains in effect until a new agreement is ratified.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120
destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa
Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for
our guests, along with providing low fares for
our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability
efforts. Alaska is a member
of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and
our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than
1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and
redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn
more about Alaska at
news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are
subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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