Mesaba Reaches Agreement With Pilots

Four days after a judge barred employees of bankrupt Mesaba Aviation from striking, the carrier announced that it had reached an agreement with its pilots "that will reduce labor costs."
An article on the Bloomberg business news website reports:

Mesaba, a unit of Mair Holdings Inc., had asked for a 17.5 percent reduction in pay and benefits while union members offered a 15 percent cut. A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge said the airline was allowed to cancel labor contracts and enforce new agreements Oct. 26. Terms of the latest proposal weren't released

"All along we have believed that consensual agreements are in the best interest of all involved -- the company, its employees and our passengers," John Spanjers, Mesaba president and chief operating officer, said in a statement.

Mesaba pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). The contract must be voted on by the MEC before it is final.

Source: Mesaba Aviation Reaches Agreement With Pilots to Reduce Costs - Bloomberg.com

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