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"Warrior Spirit": How Southwest Airlines' Pilot Contract Will Make The Airline Fit For The Future

SWAPA President Casey Murray shares the flight path ahead for Southwest Airlines.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Agree In Principle To New Deal

The airline said it is looking “forward to the next steps.”

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Southwest Airlines Pilots May Finally Be Nearing A New Contract

Both parties have not updated their contract since 2020.

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Another Southwest Holiday Meltdown Is Brewing & This Time It's Not The Weather

Southwest Airlines' pilots are preparing for a strike, but there's still some process to go.

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Why Hundreds Of Southwest Airlines Crewmembers Picketed In Denver Last Week

Southwest Airlines' unions are having increasing angst at the disconnect between the leadership and their reality.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots To Picket In Chicago Next Week Following Strike Vote

Southwest Airlines' pilots union SWAPA is leading informational pickets to protest the state of negotiations and the airline.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Want Release From Mediation Bringing A Strike One Step Closer

SWAPA seeks release from mediation, a key step towards a pilot's strike.

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Dallas, United States – November 9, 2022: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplanes at Dallas Love Field airport (DAL) in the United States.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Overwhelmingly Votes To Authorize Strike

After 1,163 days of direct negotiations and a rapid response by SWAPA members, votes are overwhelmingly in support of the authorization of a strike.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Considering Strike Authorization Vote

SWAPA members are considering a strike authorization vote for many reasons, including scheduling issues, on-time performance, and culture.

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Southwest Airlines Plots Route Out Of Winter Weather Disruption With New Action Plan

Southwest Airlines has released a detailed new action plan to address future inclement weather events.

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Southwest Airlines Formulates Tactical Action Plan To Increase Operational Resiliency

Southwest Airlines' management has unveiled its plan to repair the airline's systems.

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Southwest Airlines Pilot Union Calls For Strike Vote

For the first time in Southwest Airlines' history, the airline is facing a strike authorization vote with voting to start in May 2023.

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Southwest Airlines Is Considering Hiring Foreign Pilots

US airline Southwest Airlines is considering hiring foreign pilots, causing a strong union response.

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Captain Sully Opposes Extension To Boeing 737 MAX Equipment Exemption

Captain Sully opposes exempting the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 from having EICAS. But is EICAS truly necessary?

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Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines Are Becoming More Turbulent

Labor relations at Southwest Airlines getting more turbulent according to a new SWAPA podcast and TWU Local 556 Informational Picket.

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SWAPA Holds Informational Picket Concerning A Loss Of Culture At Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has had a series of problems, including cultural, to the point its pilot's union - SWAPA - is taking a firm, public stand.

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Unhappy Airline Employees: What Is An Informational Picket?

A basic explanation of what and why an informational picket by airline pilots.

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A Look At How Pilots Are Dealing With Mental Health Challenges

How US pilots address the mental health challenges that come with their stressful job.

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The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Is Planning Another Picket: Here's Why

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is planning an informational picket on Sept. 21, 2022 in Nashville, TN to protest the workplace culture.

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How US Airline Labor Negotiations Are Progressing Publicly

A through progress report as of late June 2022 on the state of US Airline Labor negotiations.

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