Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We are proud of both Maintenance groups' initiative and persistence, allowing for Mechanics from both Unions a voice in their future, outside of arbitration. The integration of two large airlines is not an easy task, but the Aircraft Mechanics from both sides demonstrated understanding and diligence through this process, and their efforts should be recognized and commended."

Source: Brian Hirshman, Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, in comments associated with the upcoming vote to send a negotiated Seniority Integration Proposal to the memberships of both the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union representing Southwest Airlines aircraft Mechanics, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).

FMI: www.southwest.com