Alaska Airlines and AMFA reach tentative agreement

Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) jointly announced a tentative agreement on a proposed two-year contract extension for the airline’s 665 aircraft technicians. The proposal to extend the contract through Oct. 17, 2011, will be presented to union members for review and a ratification vote. The ratification process is expected to be completed by late-July. Currently, the contract is amendable on Oct. 17, 2009.