The deal also includes a new paid maternity leave policy and improved scheduling procedures. The move comes as the industry struggles to hire and retain pilots. If a majority of pilots vote in favor of the deal, the deal ‘will generate an additional $1.3 billion value value,’ ALPA says. The deal was sent to union members for a vote, which closes on July 15. The union that represents more than 14,000 United pilots voted to approve a ‘tentative agreement’ that would increase crew member salary, among other benefits. If the deal goes through, it will raise the bar bar for pilots and ‘leads the industry forward,’ says ALPA’s chairman of United pilot group Captain Michael Hamilton. The agreement is driven by front-line . . .
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