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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNICIANS

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Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has reached a Tentative Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 for a new collective bargaining agreement for its Flight Simulator Technicians. This group, comprising over 50 employees, provides important maintenance and engineering support for the company's flight training equipment. The agreement marks a significant milestone, as 11 out of Southwest's 12 union-represented workgroups have ratified new agreements since October 2022.

Southwest Airlines, known for its employee-first culture and no-layoff policy, operates across 117 airports in 11 countries. The airline carried over 137 million customers in 2023 and has maintained 47 consecutive years of profitability for shareholders. Southwest is also committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, focusing on a three-pillar strategy to meet its environmental goals.

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ha raggiunto un Accordo Provvisorio con la International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 per un nuovo accordo di contrattazione collettiva per i suoi Tecnici di Simulatori di Volo. Questo gruppo, composto da oltre 50 dipendenti, fornisce un importante supporto di manutenzione e ingegneria per l'attrezzatura di addestramento al volo dell'azienda. L'accordo segna una tappa significativa, poiché 11 su 12 dei gruppi di lavoro rappresentati da sindacato di Southwest hanno ratificato nuovi accordi dal ottobre 2022.

Southwest Airlines, nota per la sua cultura incentrata sui dipendenti e la politica di assunzione senza licenziamenti, opera in 117 aeroporti in 11 paesi. La compagnia aerea ha trasportato oltre 137 milioni di clienti nel 2023 e ha mantenuto 47 anni consecutivi di redditività per gli azionisti. Southwest è anche impegnata a raggiungere zero emissioni di carbonio nette entro il 2050, concentrandosi su una strategia a tre pilastri per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi ambientali.

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ha llegado a un Acuerdo Tentativo con el International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 para un nuevo acuerdo de negociación colectiva para sus Técnicos de Simuladores de Vuelo. Este grupo, que cuenta con más de 50 empleados, proporciona un importante apoyo de mantenimiento e ingeniería para el equipo de entrenamiento de vuelo de la empresa. El acuerdo marca un hito significativo, ya que 11 de los 12 grupos de trabajo representados por sindicato de Southwest han ratificado nuevos acuerdos desde octubre de 2022.

Southwest Airlines, conocida por su cultura centrada en el empleado y su política de no despedir, opera en 117 aeropuertos en 11 países. La aerolínea transportó a más de 137 millones de clientes en 2023 y ha mantenido 47 años consecutivos de rentabilidad para los accionistas. Southwest también está comprometida a alcanzar cero emisiones netas de carbono para 2050, enfocándose en una estrategia de tres pilares para cumplir sus objetivos ambientales.

사우스웨스트 항공 주식회사 (NYSE: LUV)는 국제 팀스터 연맹 (IBT) 로컬 19와 새로운 집단 협약을 위한 임시 협정에 도달했습니다. 이 그룹은 50명 이상의 직원으로 구성되어 있으며, 회사의 비행 훈련 장비에 대한 중요한 유지 보수 및 엔지니어링 지원을 제공합니다. 이 협정은 사우스웨스트 항공의 12개의 노조 대표 작업 그룹 중 11개 그룹이 2022년 10월 이후 새로운 협정에 서명하는 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다.

사우스웨스트 항공은 직원 중심 문화를 가지고 있으며 해고 없는 정책으로 알려져 있으며, 11개 국가의 117개 공항에서 운영하고 있습니다. 이 항공사는 2023년에 1억 3천7백만 명 이상의 고객을 운송하였으며, 47년 연속으로 주주들에게 수익성을 유지하고 있습니다. 사우스웨스트는 또한 2050년까지 탄소 순 배출 제로 달성에 전념하고 있으며, 환경 목표를 달성하기 위해 세 가지 기둥 전략에 집중하고 있습니다.

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) a conclu un Accord Préliminaire avec l'International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 pour un nouvel accord de négociation collective pour ses Techniciens de Simulateur de Vol. Ce groupe, composé de plus de 50 employés, fournit un soutien essentiel en matière de maintenance et d'ingénierie pour l'équipement de formation au vol de l'entreprise. L'accord représente une étape significative, puisque 11 des 12 groupes de travail représentés par un syndicat chez Southwest ont ratifié de nouveaux accords depuis octobre 2022.

Southwest Airlines, connue pour sa culture axée sur les employés et sa politique de non-licenciement, opère dans 117 aéroports dans 11 pays. La compagnie aérienne a transporté plus de 137 millions de clients en 2023 et a maintenu 47 années consécutives de rentabilité pour les actionnaires. Southwest s'engage également à atteindre des émissions nettes nulles de carbone d'ici 2050, en se concentrant sur une stratégie en trois piliers pour atteindre ses objectifs environnementaux.

Die Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) hat eine Vorläufige Vereinbarung mit der International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 für einen neuen Tarifvertrag für ihre Flugsimulator-Techniker erreicht. Diese Gruppe besteht aus über 50 Mitarbeitern, die wichtige Wartungs- und Ingenieurdienstleistungen für die Flugtrainingsgeräte des Unternehmens erbringen. Die Vereinbarung markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein, da 11 von Southwest's 12 gewerkschaftlich organisierten Arbeitsgruppen seit Oktober 2022 neue Vereinbarungen ratifiziert haben.

Southwest Airlines ist bekannt für ihre mitarbeiterorientierte Kultur und ihre Politik der Keine-Kündigungen, und operiert an 117 Flughäfen in 11 Ländern. Die Fluggesellschaft beförderte im Jahr 2023 über 137 Millionen Kunden und hat 47 Jahre in Folge Rentabilität für die Aktionäre erzielt. Southwest hat sich zudem verpflichtet, bis 2050 netto null Kohlenstoffemissionen zu erreichen, und konzentriert sich auf eine dreisäulige Strategie zur Erreichung ihrer Umweltziele.

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  • Tentative Agreement reached with Flight Simulator Technicians union
  • 11 out of 12 union-represented workgroups have ratified new agreements since October 2022
  • Maintained 47 consecutive years of profitability for shareholders
  • Carried over 137 million customers in 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19, which represents the airline's Flight Simulator Technicians, have reached a Tentative Agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement.

"Our Flight Simulator Technicians help keep our flight training facility operating nearly 24 hours a day and play a pivotal role in Southwest's mission to support a safe and reliable operation," said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines®. "I am pleased they will have the opportunity to vote on a new contract."

Southwest® has more than 50 Flight Simulator Technicians who provide maintenance and engineering support for the Company's flight training equipment. Since October 2022, 11 of Southwest's 12 union-represented workgroups have ratified new agreements.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 74,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 137 million Customers carried in 2023. That formula for success has brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive yearsof profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. As the airline with Heart, Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 20504. Southwest has also set near-term targets and a three-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental goals. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.

  1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021   
  2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees        
  3. 1973-2019 annual profitability      
  4. Our net zero by 2050 goal includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Category 3 emissions only and excludes any emissions associated with non-fuel products and services, such as inflight service items.  

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FAQ

What is the recent labor agreement announcement for Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has reached a Tentative Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 19 for a new collective bargaining agreement covering its Flight Simulator Technicians.

How many Flight Simulator Technicians does Southwest Airlines (LUV) employ?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) employs more than 50 Flight Simulator Technicians who provide maintenance and engineering support for the company's flight training equipment.

What is Southwest Airlines' (LUV) progress on union agreements as of September 2024?

As of September 2024, 11 out of Southwest Airlines' (LUV) 12 union-represented workgroups have ratified new agreements since October 2022.

What is Southwest Airlines' (LUV) environmental goal for 2050?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, focusing on a three-pillar strategy to meet its environmental objectives.

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