David Koenig

• 2 unions aim to share representation of AA workers

  By David Koenig  |  May 14, 2013

  Two major unions are seeking to avoid a fight and instead share representation of ground workers at American Airlines after the company merges with US Airways.

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  American, US Airways announce $11 billion merger

  By David Koenig  |  February 14, 2013

  American Airlines and US Airways agreed Thursday to merge in an $11 billion deal that would create the world's biggest airline.

• Pension charge puts UPS results into the red

  By David Koenig  |  January 31, 2013

  UPS said that it lost $1.75 billion in the quarter because of a $3 billion charge for pension liabilities, compared with a profit of $725 million a year earlier.

• American CEO says airline turnaround nearly done

  By David Koenig  |  December 11, 2012

  Last week's renewal of a labor and pension contract by pilots was the last major hurdle the airline and its parent company needed to clear before emerging from bankruptcy protection.

• Canceled flights surge at American Airlines

  By David Koenig  |  September 18, 2012

  Flight cancelations have spiked at American Airlines, which is fighting with unhappy pilots over retirement and work benefits.

• Union leader says AA pilots angry over work rules

  By David Koenig  |  September 17, 2012

  When negotiations broke down, American Airlines made pension and retirement changes on a pilots' union's behalf; they say an agreement is less likely now.

• Pilots reject contract with American Airlines

  By David Koenig  |  August 8, 2012

  Pilots overwhelmingly rejected the bankrupt company's offer of pay raises; American still hopes to cut its labor and pension costs, plus 7,800 jobs.

• American Airlines sues retired workers over health benefits

  By David Koenig  |  July 9, 2012

  American Airlines and its parent company are suing to stop providing health care and life insurance benefits to current retirees.

• American Airlines pilots will vote on contract

  By David Koenig  |  June 27, 2012

  Union leaders at American Airlines agreed to let pilots vote on a company proposal for deep cuts in labor spending, just two days before a bankruptcy judge could have imposed even tougher terms.

• American Airlines ground workers split on contract

  By David Koenig  |  May 15, 2012

  American Airlines ground workers split over the company's final contract offer that would spare some jobs targeted for elimination.