Unionized Island Air pilots have ratified a new four-year labor agreement that includes wage increases, work rule advances and furlough protections, according to the Air Line Pilots Association.

The annual wage increases total 12 percent over the life of the contract. Other economic and work rule improvements will allow for increased compensation, the union said.
“Faced with many challenges throughout the negotiating process, we believe the end result speaks for itself,” said Capt. Charlie Ciszek, chairman of the ALPA unit at Island Air.
“We are pleased with management’s willingness to work with us toward achieving a new agreement that recognizes the pilots’ contributions to the success of Island Air,” he said. “We are aware of the competitive market in which we fly and this agreement also provides management with the tools they need to maintain the quality service our loyal customers have come to expect and grow our business.”