Southwest Issues Initial Furlough Warnings As Negotiations Falter

Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines issued furlough warnings for the first time in its nearly 50-year history, after negotiations between management and the union representing its materials specialists broke down late last week. The furlough notices were sent to 42 Southwest materials specialists—employees tasked...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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