CWA Local 3645 Calls Out Piedmont Airlines in New Billboard

Over a year and a half into negotiations for a new contract, CWA Piedmont Airlines passenger service and ramp agents in Charlotte, N.C., are calling out the company for penny-pinching at the bargaining table.

CWA Local 3645 recently sponsored a billboard located outside Charlotte Douglas International Airport—a hub for Piedmont Airlines’ parent company, American Airlines—with the text: “Angry with American Airlines? We Are Too.” While the company rakes in record profits, Piedmont Airlines passenger service and ramp agents haven’t received a raise in nearly two years, and many workers rely on government assistance and lack healthcare coverage.

Customer service, ramp, and baggage agents are the workers who support safe, efficient departures by assisting with pre-flight check-in, loading and unloading baggage, and ensuring aircraft are inspected and safe before departure. They are essential airline employees and deserve a strong contract that secures fair pay and healthcare benefits.

Send a message to CEO Eric Morgan to show you stand with CWA members at Piedmont Airlines in their fight for a fair contract.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.