U.S. Pilots Reject Contracts, Threaten to Go on Strike

Pilots for Delta Airlines have voted for a potential strike in order to cause the creation of a new contract. According to NBC News, negotiations to “update pay and benefits between Delta pilots and the carrier, last settled in 2016, resumed in January following a two-year suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Around 15,000 pilots “sent a clear message to management,” showing they are willing and able to “go the distance to secure a contract that reflects the value they bring to Delta.” In a statement made by Delta, the airline ensured customers that they would not be affected, as a strike cannot legally happen if certain accommodations are met. Delta comforted worried customers saying that they “are confident that the parties will reach an agreement that is fair and equitable, as we always have in past negotiations.”