Alaska Airlines' maintenance technicians, controllers and affiliated employees, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have given their stamp of approval to a new five-year contract.
Negotiated over a span of 12 months, the agreement introduces significant enhancements, including boosted wages, augmented retirement contributions, and improvements in quality of life.
“This agreement not only includes justifiable increases in pay, benefits, and quality of life, it gives our members a framework for fulfilling their careers with Alaska Airlines,” said Bret Oestreich, AMFA National President.
This latest accord marks the seventh ratified contract across six represented groups since 2022 for Alaska Airlines. Effective from the previous contract's amendable date of October 17, 2023, the new terms entail wage hikes, including a top-of-scale rate of US$65.85 (£51.85) for technician classifications. Quality of life enhancements encompass schedule adjustments aimed at reducing disruptions and the incorporation of seniority for shift times to acknowledge length of service. Additionally, retirement contribution increases and caps on healthcare costs have been instituted. Language revisions have been made to facilitate heightened productivity.
It's important to note that contracts in the airline industry do not expire; once amendable, the current contract remains in force until a new agreement is ratified.
