ALPA President: Aviation is Essential for Recovery
If the United States is to sustain an industry that contributes so much at this critical time, U.S. government leaders must stabilize and preserve airline workers’ jobs with an extension of the CARES Act Payroll Support Program. We need a strong aviation workforce today so that our country is ready for tomorrow.
Furloughed Pilot: My Dream Job Is on the Line
Being forced out of a dream job on October 1st is going to hurt and I’m going to miss seeing the world from 30,000 feet, but facing the economic uncertainty that follows will be even harder for myself and thousands of my colleagues unless our leaders take action. That’s why returning to the negotiating table to find an agreement that extends payroll support and protects aviation workers is so crucial.
ALPA President: Extend Payroll Support
Pilots — and the millions who rely on the airline industry directly or indirectly for employment — are counting on America’s leaders to come to an agreement that extends payroll support by the end of the month.