Transcript: Analysis: Delta seeks to void pilots' union contracts

RENEE MONTAGNE
Morning Edition (NPR)
11-17-2005
Analysis: Delta seeks to void pilots' union contracts

Host: RENEE MONTAGNE
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

Delta Air Lines and one of its most important unions are headed for what could turn into a major showdown over the direction of the airline. Yesterday, Delta asked a federal judge to void its contract with the pilots union. The airline filed for bankruptcy in September and says it needs to cut costs to stay in business. The pilots union says it has already agreed to big pay cuts and won't approve anymore. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

JIM ZARROLI reporting:

Yesterday's hearing took place in a sweltering Manhattan courtroom on ...

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