Delta pilots picking at JFK, airports nationwide in contract push ahead of July 4 holiday weekend
JAMAICA, Queens -- Delta pilots are picketing at airports nationwide Thursday amid ongoing contract negotiations and just ahead of the busy July 4th holiday, including at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens.
"This informational exercise by some of our off-duty pilots will not disrupt our operation for our customers," the airline said."Earlier this year, Delta, ALPA, and a representative from the National Mediation Board restarted our mediated contract negotiations that had been paused for almost two years due to the pandemic.
The ALPA approved a contract that would boost the pay of pilots at United by more than 14% over the next 18 months, potentially clearing the way for similar wage hikes throughout the industry.
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