The union we are forming, the Teamsters Union, represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, including more than 40,000 workers in the aviation industry in every craft and class. As a strong and growing aviation union, the Teamsters Union negotiates the most solid collective bargaining agreements in the country. The Teamsters provide its membership with the best representation in the industry and gives workers in the aviation industry a voice at their job. Teamsters have represented aviation workers since the 1950s and are continuing to grow to help airline workers.

The U.S. National Mediation Board has proposed a sweeping rule change that would base the outcome of union elections at airlines and rail companies on the majority approval of people who vote, a move that could increase the odds of unions winning such contests.

Renewed talk about a merger of Continental Airlines and United Airlines is awakening concern about a merger's effect on Cleveland.

Continental Airlines hasn't ruled out a merger with United Airlines and would again pursue a deal to become the world's largest carrier if the current No. 1, Delta Air Lines, proves a formidable competitor, Continental President Jeff Smisek said Tuesday.

The National Mediation Board (NMB) is well on its way to making the election process for airline organizing campaigns more democratic and fair for the nation’s airline employees.

The National Mediation Board (NMB) is planning to make the election process for airline organizing campaigns more democratic, media is reporting.