United Airlines Bargaining Update 1/22/25

United Airlines Teamsters Begin Eleventh Round of Bargaining, Review Proposal on Scope 

Yesterday, the United Airlines Teamsters National Negotiating Committee resumed bargaining with United Airlines this week, kicking off the eleventh round of negotiations in San Francisco following last week’s session in Newark. 

On Tuesday, the committee received an updated presentation on the Railway Labor Act (RLA) bargaining process. The presentation reviewed the overall process and the requirements for contract mediation with the National Mediation Board. Following this, the committee spent the rest of the day finalizing details for the union’s scope of work proposal, which covers all types of work reserved for United Airlines Teamsters. 

“One of the most important aspects of the contract is scope of work, and the committee is working overtime to move this process forward,” said Clacy Griswold, Chairman of the Untied Airlines Teamsters National Negotiating Committee. “The committee is dedicated to returning Aircraft, Facilities, and GSE work back under our scope. We will not let United continue to outsource work at the expense of Teamster pay and passengers’ safety.” 

This week, the committee is also expecting a counter from the company to the union’s initial economic proposal submitted during last week’s session in Newark. However, while United calculates the union’s initial economic proposal, the committee will continue discussions on the remaining articles to prepare for future bargaining sessions. 

“Every day without a contract means potential gains are delayed. Since we’ve passed the amendable date, time is critical,” said Ryan Pachasa, a technician from Local 986 and a member of the negotiating committee. “We are ready to move this process forward. The ball is in United’s court to join us.” 

The eleventh round of bargaining with United will continue in San Francisco until Thursday, January 23.