JetBlue Announces New Tentative Agreement on Negotiations with TWU

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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced a new tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for its inflight crewmembers. Ed Baklor, head of customer care and programs, expressed pride in the collaborative effort between JetBlue and TWU, highlighting the importance of inflight crews during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement will soon be voted on by crewmembers, marking a significant step in labor relations for the airline.

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• Tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union signals progress in labor relations.
• Recognition of inflight crewmembers' vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has reached a new tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for JetBlue’s inflight crewmembers.

“We’re pleased to share that the JetBlue and TWU negotiating committees have reached a new tentative agreement,” said Ed Baklor, head of customer care and programs, JetBlue. “Our inflight crewmembers have been on the frontline supporting and protecting JetBlue’s operation and our customers through the COVID-19 pandemic, and I am proud of the TWU and JetBlue teams for recognizing our environment and coming to the table with solutions. We look forward to bringing this contract to a vote with our inflight crewmembers.”

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FAQ

What is the recent agreement JetBlue reached with the TWU?

JetBlue announced a new tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union for its inflight crewmembers.

How will the new agreement affect JetBlue's inflight crewmembers?

The agreement will be voted on by inflight crewmembers, potentially impacting their working conditions.

What role did inflight crewmembers play during the pandemic according to JetBlue?

JetBlue emphasized the crucial role of inflight crewmembers in supporting operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the stock symbol for JetBlue?

The stock symbol for JetBlue is JBLU.

Who announced the new agreement with TWU for JetBlue?

Ed Baklor, head of customer care and programs at JetBlue, announced the new agreement.