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Friday, October 31, 2008

Southwest ground workers ask for mediator's help
Ground workers at Southwest, an airline known for generally cordial labor relations, have asked for a federal mediator to help them reach a new contract after months of talks with management haven't done the job. Read more here.
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 9:57 AM  Permalink | 2 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:06 AM, 11/02/2008
    oh oh.. new higher contract means higher price tag on travel or..maybe Southwest will have to put in place that mean word " ALA CARTE PRICING"....Stay tuned...YHS
    — STEVE5444
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:13 PM, 11/02/2008
    Funny thing is that over the past few years as every other carrier filed Chapter 11 and restructered their labor, Southwest actually became the airline with the HIGHEST paid workforce. These guys(and gals) have figured most things out in a sensible manner, and it wouldn't surprise me to see them pull another rabbit out and stay the industry leader.
    — Jim McCloskey


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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