United Airlines And its pilots union is going back to the negotiating table for a new contract, a blow to the carrier. the first to reach a tentative agreement Ever since the pandemic started.
The Joint Branch of the Air Line Pilots Association acknowledged on Wednesday that the current agreement “fell short” of the expectations of some pilots.
The tentative agreement, which included a 14% increase within 18 months, was first unveiled on 24 June. Voting by rank-and-file pilots was set to close this Friday.
“Management has agreed to re-engage in discussions to remove the objectionable items and work with us to reach a new, improved agreement,” said Captain Mike Hamilton, chairman of the United Master Executive Council, part of the ALPA.
Delays can cause ripples at other airlines and their pilots’ unions, who will often compare contracts with other carriers. American Airlines, Delta Airlines And Southwest Airlines The pilots are among US carriers currently in contract negotiations with unions.
Voting to continue negotiations could be delayed by up to three months, and the union would elect its members on how to improve the agreement.
United declined to comment.