Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement with transport workers union

Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union Local 555 (TWU 555) reached a tentative agreement for the airline’s ramp, operations, provisioning, and cargo agents. “Our hardworking Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents serve a valuable role in helping Southwest Airlines by providing a great experience for our customers,” said Adam Carlisle, vice president, labor relations, Southwest Airlines. “I’m pleased with the work by both parties to reach a Tentative Agreement that would offer Employees well-deserved compensation increases and give Southwest needed efficiencies to keep us competitive.” The new contract includes industry-leading wages of $36.72 per hour, as well as caps on