Horizon Air Employees And Collective Bargaining

More than 48 percent of Horizon's workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements. The airline's philosophy is to provide market-based wages to all of its employees. To respect the bargaining process, the airline provides limited information on the status of ongoing labor negotiations.

Flight attendants

Approximately 530 employees represented by the Association of Flight Attendants - CWA

Pilots

Approximately 618 employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

Aircraft mechanics and related employees

Approximately 329 employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

Passenger Service and Service Assist Employees (Vancouver and Victoria)

Approximately 58 employees represented by the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW)

Dispatchers

Approximately 19 employees represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU)

The Railway Labor Act (RLA) guides contract negotiations in the airline industry in the United States. This act was established by the federal government in 1926 to avoid interruptions in interstate commerce by providing clear instructions for labor unions and railroads and, later, airlines to negotiate labor contracts.

Under the RLA, labor contracts do not expire. Instead, they have amendable dates when the union and the airline agree to discuss specific changes in the ongoing contract. Labor contracts remain in full effect for both parties until a new, amended contract takes effect.

The RLA established the National Mediation Board (NMB) as the federal body charged with overseeing contract negotiations.