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Working conditions have been impacted by the pandemic, but in this instance enough is enough it seems.
Matthew Parsons
The labor union representing American Airlines pilots stated it will start informative picketing in coming weeks at the provider’s major hubs to oppose their work schedule, tiredness, and lack of appropriate accommodation over the summertime.
The Allied Pilots Association will picket at Miami International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and other areas, it said in an emailed declaration to Reuters.
“Our airline company requires scheduling practices that support the safety margin, respect pilots’ and travelers’ needs, and de-risk American Airlines to secure and enhance revenue,” the union stated.
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American did not immediately react to an ask for comment outside routine service hours.
In August, a union representing Southwest Airlines pilots submitted a suit difficult forced time off and other modifications to working conditions imposed by the airline throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
(Reporting by Akriti Sharma and Vishal Vivek in Bengaluru. Modifying by Gerry Doyle)
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