Southwest Airlines said Friday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its mechanics, aircraft inspectors, maintenance controllers and training instructors.
"Our Mechanics & Related Employees work around the clock to safely maintain our aircraft, and we reached a Tentative Agreement that rewards them and helps Southwest maintain an efficient operation," Adam Carlisle, vice president of labor relations at Southwest, said in a press release.
The union and airline didn't immediately disclose the details of the agreement but said they would in the coming days.
Earlier this month, leaders at Transport Workers Union of America 556, which represents Southwest flight attendants, said they rebuffed a tentative agreement that would have allowed for a membership vote.
As Members ourselves, we are just as eager to vote on and ratify a worthy Tentative Agreement."
Persons:
Adam Carlisle, didn't, Bret Oestreich, Southwest's Carlisle, – CNBC's Leslie Josephs
Organizations:
Southwest Airlines Co, Boeing, International, Southwest Airlines, Southwest, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association's, Transport Workers Union of America, U.S, Brotherhood of Teamsters, UPS
Locations:
Chicago , Illinois, U.S, Southwest, Seattle