Southwest Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Dispatchers’ Union With 17% Increases | app

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jan 25, 2023

Based in Dallas South West Airlines reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its 450 dispatchers that would grant immediate 17% raises and schedule improvements, a positive sign for the carrier after a turbulent year of labor relations.

Southwest has now reached tentative agreements with two main groups of workers, including customer service employees, but is still working to secure agreements with pilots and flight attendants.

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