CWA: Merged Carrier Will Create a Stronger, More Competitive Airline

Washington, D.C. -- Statement by the Communications Workers of America on the settlement of the U.S. Department of Justice complaint blocking the US Airways-American Airlines merger: 

"The Communications Workers of America supports the settlement of issues that have been blocking the merger of US Airways and American Airlines.

"CWA will review the proposed settlement agreement in terms of the potential impact on CWA members at all affected airlines, but we believe the merged carrier will create a stronger, more competitive airline that will provide better service and more options to passengers than either airline can do alone. That means quality jobs and opportunity for the airlines’ 70,000 employees and expanded service for passengers.  

"For employees at American Airlines who have lost jobs and seen their benefits slashed by the company’s bankruptcy strategy and for US Airways employees who have suffered through two bankruptcies and pay and benefit cuts, this merger will provide a new work environment that recognizes the value of front-line employees."