Doug Steenland
Doug Steenland
contract strike
When the strike began, the contract was terminated.
billion goals overall profit realizing result
Realizing these goals will result in $2.5 billion in overall profit improvement.
agreements billion costs labor leaders order reach reduce union
We are in intensified negotiations with union leaders in order to reach consensual agreements that reduce labor costs by $1.4 billion annually.
invest operate
To operate at a profit, we must invest in these aircraft, and we must do so quickly.
attain costs exploring issue labor needed open options remain resolve savings various
We remain open to exploring various options to attain the needed labor costs savings but we need to resolve the issue quickly.
achieve action agreement bush continue contract custodians customers days decision diligently efforts job next plans president reach strike travel
The decision by President Bush assures our customers that for at least the next 90 days their travel plans will be unaffected while we continue our efforts to reach agreement on a new contract for our mechanics, cleaners and custodians and that no strike or other job action is imminent. We will be working diligently to achieve a new contract during this period.