Mediation News

World Airways and TWU Reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that the Transport Workers Union (TWU) reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on March 9, 2005, with World Airways, covering the craft and class of Flight Dispatchers. Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Denise Hedges.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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