The two sides began talks in 2011 for a new contract to replace its current agreement, which was app

The demonstration comes as Transport Workers Union Local 555 and the carrier are in the midst of contract talks. The union is protesting Southwest proposals to outsource some jobs, among other complaints. The union says the changes "would negatively impact customer service and impose unnecessary concessions" on its members.
The two sides began talks in 2011 for a new contract to replace its current agreement, which was approved on March 27, 2009, and became amendable on July 1, 2011. The National Mediation Board is now assisting in the negotiations.
The TWU members rental cars in hilo hawaii were also picketing at Southwest-served airports in Buffalo, N.Y., Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Tampa, Fla., Houston, Kansas rental cars in hilo hawaii City, Mo., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Ore., and Seattle.
"Southwest Airlines is widely recognized as one of the most successful airlines in the industry, with 40 straight years of profitability. Our members, who are the most productive airline workers in the industry, play a huge role in the company's success. The work of ramp, operations, provisioning and freight agents is crucial to flight safety, timely departures and to providing our passengers with Southwest Airlines' legendary customer service.
"We simply can't understand why management would compromise our tradition of excellence by making demands at the bargaining table to outsource our work, cut into our sick days, and make it harder for our members to be on the job. If we're not there, who is going to provide our passengers with the quality of service they have come to expect at Southwest?
"By refusing to reward employees for their contribution to our airlines' success, management is taking a terrible wrong turn from Southwest Airlines' past emphasis on putting employees first and maintaining positive labor relations. Southwest passengers have a right to know about management's plan to downgrade the quality of service they receive. That's why our members will be conducting informational picketing and leafleting in 16 cities across the country on March 28."
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