Articles tagged “unions”

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Says It Wants a Deal With Pilots — Soon

Talks between American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association hit a bump when pilots expressed irritation that the carrier made an offer known to the public and to Congress, but not to negotiators. But with negotiations ongoing, it appears that the carrier could make an offer shortly.

American Airlines Says It Wants a Deal With Pilots — Soon

News Blog

Iceland Tourism Could Feel Impact From Labor Unrest

Industrial actions are likely to disrupt gasoline supplies and hospitality services in Iceland's capital region, impacting the tourism industry. Travelers may need to think of backup plans for their accommodations and transportation routes. The Efling union, one of the largest labor unions in the country representing workers in and around the city of Reykjavik, has…

Skift Meetings

How to Work With Unions in the Rush Back to Live Events

When union labor is a necessary part of your event, there is added complexity and cost. But there are basic ways to manage. In some cases, union labor can actually enhance the attendee experience.

How to Work With Unions in the Rush Back to Live Events

Airlines

SAS Restarts Talks With Pilot Unions to Secure New Pay Deal

A one-day strike has already hit the airline by up to $123 million, as the 2,550 flight cancellations affected 270,000 passengers. Unions have the upper hand, so we may see a breakthrough today.

Cruises

The Highest Paid Cruise Industry CEOs

Everybody in the cruise business suffered during Covid except CEOs, it seemed. As passengers canceled or got sick, and workers got laid off, executive compensation topped 1,000 times the median worker's pay. Including tips.

The Highest Paid Cruise Industry CEOs

Airlines

Air France Looking to Make Even More Job Cuts — Reports

At a time when the aviation industry is struggling to cope with demand, the airline's plan to axe 300 ground-staff positions isn't well-timed.

Air France Looking to Make Even More Job Cuts — Reports

Airline Weekly

A Bill to Ban Non-U.S. Airlines Flouting Labor Protections Could Get Vote

A Bill to Ban Non-U.S. Airlines Flouting Labor Protections Could Get Vote

Airlines

What a Top Labor Leader for Travel Learned From the Pandemic

The pandemic has taken a toll on the frontline workers at the Transport Workers Union, but action and compassion go a long way. Industry employers need to take note and make adjustments as their frontline workers return.

What a Top Labor Leader for Travel Learned From the Pandemic

Airline Weekly

Southwest’s Threat of Historic Furloughs Already Deepening Divide With Unions

Southwest’s Threat of Historic Furloughs Already Deepening Divide With Unions

Hotels

Airbnb Sets Up Clash With Expedia Over Number of Legal Rentals in San Diego

Room for a compromise seems to have emerged between Expedia, Airbnb, a hotel union, and the city council over short-term rental limitations in San Diego although bad blood looks to exist between Airbnb and Unite Here Local 30. Going it alone with a referendum doesn't seem like a viable stance for Airbnb.

Airbnb Sets Up Clash With Expedia Over Number of Legal Rentals in San Diego