United Airlines pilots vote to 'resoundingly' reject contract offer
Tentative agreement, announced in June, offered more than 14.5% cumulative pay increases and enhanced overtime and training pay
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United Airlines pilots voted to "overwhelmingly" reject the tentative agreement that was presented in June, their union said on Tuesday.
A record 9,980 United pilots participated with 94% voting against the proposal, the union — the Air Line Pilots Association — said in a statement.
The union said the agreement fell short of the industry-leading contract United pilots earned and deserve following struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent surges in travel.
The tentative agreement, announced in June, offered more than 14.5% cumulative pay increases and enhanced overtime and training pay. However, some pilots were not happy with the deal, prompting the union to renegotiate its terms.
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But the talks failed to produce a new deal, a spokesperson for United's pilot union said.
"Unfortunately, management has now taken a wait-and-see approach to negotiations instead of leading the industry forward," the union said in a statement.
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United did not respond to FOX Business' request for comment.
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On Monday, Delta Air Lines pilots voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary to settle contract negotiations.
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Reuters contributed to this report.