United Airlines Bargaining Update 9.5.25

The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee for United Airlines met again this week in Denver, determined to keep pushing negotiations forward. After a few disappointing days of bargaining in Washington, D.C., in August, the committee used this week to explore alternative solutions to keep talks moving. 

While no formal agreements were reached, both the committee and the company spelled out what their respective priorities and sticking points are — a crucial step in setting the framework for negotiations going forward and for reminding the company where the committee refuses to bend. 

Alongside broader discussions, important subcommittee talks also continued throughout the week. After repeated absences in previous sessions, United’s GSE directors finally showed up, allowing for lengthy and long overdue conversations. While TSAP and LOSA are not open issues in the contract, they were also discussed, and positive headway was made. 

“This week helped reveal where United is trying to draw its lines, but more importantly, it showed them where ours are,” said Clacy Griswold, Chair of the United Airlines Teamsters National Negotiating Committee. “We’re holding our ground and ensuring we move toward securing a contract that reflects the needs of our members.” 

Negotiations will continue in Chicago at the end of September.