American, Pilots Close to Contract Deal, Rally Planned

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 31 Oktober 2012 | 22.29

Kendra Lyn, NBC 5 News

Pilots plan to rally support for a fair contract with a demonstration at DFW Airport at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday just before board members discuss a possible contract agreement in the afternoon.

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The long-standing battle between American Airlines and its pilots could come to an end as pilots prepare to protest at DFW Airport Wednesday morning. 

Union leaders hope the rally will help in their contract talks with the AMR. Board Members for the Allied Pilots Union plan to meet Wednesday afternoon to look at a possible tentative contract agreement with the company. Both sides say they're close to a deal. The airline hopes to have a tentative contract by Thursday.

The negotiating committee for the APA says, "There is potential for an agreement with AMR in the days ahead, but it all comes down to a number of moves management will need to make on key deal points to bring us into the realm of industry standard."

American also wants an agreement. "We are approaching a deal that we hope the APA Board of Directors will soon agree to put out for a ratification vote," says American Airlines spokesperson, Bruce Hicks.

Pilots plan to rally support for a fair contract with a demonstration at DFW Airport at 11:30 a.m.

Pilots argue that even during negotiations, American has been implementing cuts that they say impact pilots' working conditions, pay and retirement security.

The budget slashing began in September after a judge agreed to toss out the pilots' contracts as part of the company's bankruptcy filing.

American argues it has held off on some of the cost-cutting measures to improve relations during negotiations.

The APA Board meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and has the special meeting scheduled through Friday.

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