flyonthewall
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[P]Here are the final results of the CWA vote count.[/P]
[P][FONT face=Verdana size=2]WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Airways passenger service agents have ratified a new contract settlement which will help the troubled airline through wage and other concessions while giving employees access to new jobs and setting up a process to strengthen retirement security.[BR]
[P][FONT face=Verdana size=2]WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Airways passenger service agents have ratified a new contract settlement which will help the troubled airline through wage and other concessions while giving employees access to new jobs and setting up a process to strengthen retirement security.[BR]
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