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FedEx reaches tentative wage deal with pilots after years of talks
The agreement covers more than 5,000 pilots and includes retroactive lump-sum payments of up to $150,000 for captains, the union said.
- On Wednesday, FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association reached a tentative labor agreement covering more than 5,000 pilots, ending five years of contract negotiations.
- Negotiations began in May 2021 but stalled after pilots rejected a 2023 tentative agreement offering a 30% raise. The National Mediation Board oversaw talks since 2022 under federal labor law.
- Hourly pay will increase by nearly 40% in 2026, with 3% annual raises starting in 2028. Captains receive up to $150,000 in retroactive pay; officers receive $102,500.
- The FedEx Master Executive Council will review the tentative agreement, then present it to pilots for a ratification vote. This procedural step is required before the contract takes effect.
- Under the Railway Labor Act, pilots cannot unilaterally strike, ensuring operational continuity. The deal arrives as FedEx integrates air and ground networks, addressing ALPA concerns over scheduling disruptions.
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FedEx reaches tentative agreement with pilots
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association reached a tentative deal after years of contract negotiations. After nearly five years of negotiations, FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association have reached a tentative agreement that could result in significant pay raises. It comes just months after FedEx pilots picketed outside the FedEx [...]
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