SEATTLE, March 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' aircraft
maintenance technicians, maintenance controllers and other
employees who support aircraft maintenance and are represented by
the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have ratified a
new five-year contract.
The agreement, which was negotiated in 12 months, includes
significant improvements such as increased pay, retirement
contribution increases, and quality of life improvements. With this
recently closed deal, Alaska Airlines has ratified seven contracts
across six represented groups since 2022.
"The expertise, professionalism and dedication of our aircraft
technicians is unmatched," said CEO Ben
Minicucci. "I'm proud to have them working under a new
contract just four months after their previous contract was
amendable. This contract reflects the critical contributions
of our technicians, improves their quality of life, and reinforces
Alaska's foundation for long-term
success."
"This agreement not only includes justifiable increases in pay,
benefits, and quality of life, it gives our members a framework for
fulfilling their careers with Alaska Airlines," said Bret Oestreich, AMFA National
President. "Thanks to our negotiating committee, we were able
to secure protections in headcount and work rules, as well as job
security for work performed by our members for decades. AMFA
prioritized the interests of all its members in various
classifications when bargaining the deal, and this agreement shows
the importance of our members remaining unified and AMFA's strength
at the bargaining table," Oestreich continued. "Our focus now
shifts to working with Alaska Airlines to attract and retain
qualified, skilled professionals, and this industry-leading
contract will make that job much easier."
Effective as of the previous contract's amendable date
(October 17, 2023), the new contract
contains:
- Wage increases including a top-of-scale rate of $65.85 for technician classifications.
- Quality of life improvements to schedules to reduce life
disruptions and incorporates seniority for shift times to recognize
length of service.
- Retirement contribution increases and caps to health care
costs.
- Language changes that allow for increased productivity.
The previous contract with AMFA became amendable in October 2023. Contracts in the airline industry
do not expire. Once they become amendable, the current contract
remains in effect until a new agreement is ratified.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120
destinations across the United
States, the Bahamas,
Belize, Canada, Costa
Rica, Guatemala and
Mexico. We offer our guests a
premium flying experience with award-winning customer service and
an industry-leading loyalty program, Mileage Plan. With our fellow
oneworld Alliance members and additional global partners,
our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem
on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000
worldwide destinations. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com and follow
@alaskaairnews for news and stories. Alaska Airlines and
Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.
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