IRVING, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019 \u2013 Envoy Air Inc., the largest wholly owned regional airline subsidiary of American Airlines Group (AAG) is pleased to announce that its Customer Service Agents represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, that will remain in effect through February 2026.<\/p>\n
The six-and-a-half year agreement raises\u00a0wages, enhances work rules,\u00a0improves\u00a0benefits, and\u00a0offers job security\u00a0for nearly 5,000\u00a0Envoy\u00a0Passenger Service Agents in approximately\u00a0100\u00a0cities across the United States. The agreement also includes a ratification and retention bonus based on each Agent\u2019s years of service, in recognition of the time spent in negotiations.<\/p>\n
Envoy\u2019s\u00a0President and CEO,\u00a0Pedro\u00a0F\u00e1bregas, noted that this agreement will provide new opportunities for agents while positioning Envoy for growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to express our appreciation to both negotiating teams and mediator Mike Tosi of the National Mediation Board, for their commitment to resolve the outstanding issues and reach this agreement for our agents,\u201d said\u00a0F\u00e1bregas. \u201cThere has been much effort and discussion to satisfy all parties and establish a solid framework for a more collaborative working relationship for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor more than two years, CWA members at Envoy have stood strong in their fight for a contract with fair, family-sustaining wages and a contract that treats them with the respect they deserve,\u201d said CWA President Chris Shelton. \u201cThanks to the dedication of our members, we now have a strong agreement that gives Envoy agents increased wages, improvements on numerous benefits, and better opportunities for agents moving forward as they continue to make Envoy successful.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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