Fact Check: Archive
December 2009
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AFA Work Rules – December 12, 2009
United’s objective in the current round of labor negotiations is to reach a new agreement that delivers competitive wages, benefits and work rules for our Flight attendants and enables United to compete. Contrary to claims made in AFA publications and...
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August 2009
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United’s Negotiations with AFA – August 27, 2009
In a recent communication to Flight Attendants, AFA stated that United management, "show[s] their disregard for basic human needs by submitting proposals such as eliminating the requirement for food at layover hotels." This statement is untrue and requires a correction....
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July 2009
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Anti-trust Immunity Granted – July 16, 2009
Last week the DOT granted anti-trust immunity to United and Continental. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated the decision would "benefit consumers, enhance competition, and preserve jobs in the airline industry." Read More....
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May 2009
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The Importance of Anti-trust Immunity – May 22, 2009
Earlier this week, the United Airlines ALPA leadership called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay final approval of anti-trust immunity to United and Continental anticipated at the end of this month, citing concerns that this will be a...
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April 2009
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Setting the Record Straight – April 21, 2009
Today, the ALPA Master Executive Council issued a special communication to United pilots about research a company by the name of APCO Insight, an independent research organization, is conducting on behalf of United. They mischaracterized the research work as “classic...
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