Airline Pensions

airline pensionsOur efforts to protect our defined benefit pension plans is a coordinated effort between AFA, ALPA, IAM, as well as CWA and the AFL-CIO.

 

Current Pension Concerns

Federal agency admits mistake with United Airlines pension; some retirees getting raises

August 15, 2012 - AFA Article

Aug 15 - A long-running dispute over pensions at United Airlines will end with small raises for some retirees.

Payroll Issues Continue

May 1, 2012 - AFA Article

May 1 - We have identified that there was some number of Flight Attendants who did not have any deductions withheld from their May 1, 2012 paycheck.

PBGC to American Airlines: But what about retiree health insurance?

January 26, 2012 - Media Article

Jan 26 - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. on Thursday sharply criticized American Airlines' reassurances to employees that most will see their pensions unaffected by bankruptcy.

Flight Attendant's 401(k) Plan ranks 2nd Among United Airlines' Plans

December 21, 2011 - AFA Article

Dec 21 - Yesterday Brightscope, a company that ranks nearly 50,000 401(k) plans, released their annual yearend rating of the 30 best large plans.

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