The WNBA Players Union has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years ahead of its expiration. This decision marks a crucial juncture for the league, fueled by record viewership, a historic media rights deal, and the players’ desire for a fairer share of the league’s growing success. The union is seeking an equity-based model that reflects the players’ contribution to the league’s rise, focusing on areas like salaries, retirement benefits, and enhanced family planning support.
Results for: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 19, representing flight simulator technicians. This deal, if approved by union members, will bring significant compensation gains for the technicians. The agreement is a positive development for Southwest, aiming to improve operational efficiency amidst a nationwide labor shortage in the airline industry.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants have overwhelmingly approved a new contract that includes an immediate 22% pay increase. The agreement also includes annual raises of 3% through May 2028. This marks the third successful contract ratification for Southwest since October 2022, following deals with pilots and other union-represented worker groups.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced that its Flight Attendants, represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 556, voted in favor of a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement includes industry-leading compensation increases, refined on-call scheduling, and quality-of-life enhancements, including Company-paid maternity and parental leaves.