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Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

11 Dec, 2022

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Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

For Piedmont agents, the fall of 2023 is a key turning point. This is when our contract, ratified in 2018, will become “amendable” next fall, which means new bargaining could start as early as the spring, leading up to that amendable date.

Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

11 Dec, 2022

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In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

Earlier this month, transportation unions were back in the headlines as the Biden administration called on Congress to take action to avert a strike in the commercial rail industry. As passenger service agents, we have more in common with railroad workers than you might think.

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

Piedmont Union Leaders and Company Managers Meet in NC

Piedmont Union Leaders and Company Managers Meet in NC

02 Nov, 2022

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Piedmont Union Leaders and Company Managers Meet in NC

CWA Locals in North Carolina held their annual meeting in September. Managers from Piedmont as well as AT&T Mobility, CenturyLink, and American Airlines attended the meeting. Six Piedmont managers attended the meeting with the goal of strengthening relationships ahead of bargaining in May 2023.

Piedmont Union Leaders and Company Managers Meet in NC

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

11 Apr, 2022

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CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

In response to the problem of airline passenger violence, on April 6, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act in both houses of Congress.

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

CWA Airline Agents March for Better Pay, Healthcare, and Safety at CLT

CWA Airline Agents March for Better Pay, Healthcare, and Safety at CLT

04 Apr, 2022

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CWA Airline Agents March for Better Pay, Healthcare, and Safety at CLT

CWA airline agents from Local 3645 in Charlotte joined union brothers and sisters from SEIU for the National Airport Workers Day of Action. The agents rallied to demand respect, higher pay, and safety on the job—including protection from assault by unruly passengers.

CWA Airline Agents March for Better Pay, Healthcare, and Safety at CLT

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

24 Feb, 2022

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High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

In Miami, Local 3146 Envoy passenger service agents and wheelchair attendants are on the front lines of customer service each and every day, but excessive overtime is a major challenge as flight schedules return to pre-pandemic levels. Local 3146 President James McKnight shares details about the situation at MIA.

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA