Southwest Airlines Mulls Labor Contract

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is back at the bargaining table with unions representing pilots and mechanics.

The two sides are trying to hammer out a new contract.

The groups have gone nearly four years without a new deal.

This time, federal mediators will be present.

The pilots union overwhelmingly turned down a new contract offer back in November.

Southwest did reach new agreements last month with flight instructors and ramp and cargo agents.

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