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Articles tagged “labor”

Airlines

Airline growth in Asia plus poor wages add up to a looming pilot shortage

The airline industry needs to find a way to recruit and train potential pilots according to a shared set of standards, regardless of international borders.

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines mechanics and clerks union to vote on slightly improved contract

The contract, while better, still includes layoffs of both mechanics and clerks. The thousands who will lose jobs are likely not soothed by the news of the multi-million dollar bonuses execs will receive even if they only half-succeed transforming the carrier.

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines wants to backtrack on promises made to retirees

With bankruptcy restructuring comes hard decisions, but whether or not to screw over senior citizens who dedicated decades of their lives to build your company shouldn't be one of them.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Video: CNN explores cruise industry practices in “Cruise to Disaster” documentary

CNN isn't going to make any friends in the industry with this one. The industry is safe, but they do not like it when people challenge them on treatment of workers or their tax burden.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Air India pilots decide to end their two-month-long strike

India's airline industry is in massive flux right now, and a two-month strike didn't improve the situation for consumers or airlines. Whether or not this allows the industry some breathing space remains to be seen.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Europe’s Airbus puts down roots in Alabama

Boeing isn't happy about the deal and is using the opportunity to point out what it calls Aurbus' unfair advantage because of backing from European governments.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Delta’s new deal with its pilots is something everyone could love

There's something for everyone to like in this contract, such as: The giant airline is going to kill regional partner flights in favor of Delta pilot-flown flights on hand-me-down Southwest planes.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Carnival fires Indian crew who protested 75p an hour wages and crap tips

Carnival isn't alone in their poor treatment of ship employees, but its immense market cap argues that it could afford to not be so stingy and callous.

Skift | 12 years ago