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More than 1,300 Southwest Pilots Protest Contract in Dallas

Off-duty, uniformed pilots lined the sidewalks at Dallas-Love Field hoping for movement on a new contract.

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Southwest Airlines hires 9,600 pilots. [Courtesy: Southwest Airlines]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Over 1,300 off-duty Southwest Airlines pilots protested to demand a new contract, citing nearly 900 days of unresolved negotiations.
  • The pilots expressed frustration with stagnant pay, poor work rules, numerous schedule changes, and being asked to fly on their days off.
  • The protest, a permitted action under the Railway Labor Act which prohibits outright strikes, reflects broader ongoing labor disputes across the airline industry.
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More than 1,300 off-duty but uniformed pilots of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) lined up along the sidewalks of the Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL) Tuesday to demand a new contract. Despite sweltering heat nearing 100 degrees, some of the pilots—who in total represent 8 percent of the Dallas-based airline’s 9,600 pilot workforce—brought their families along to protest as well.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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