Continental Airlines and United Airlines announced on May 3, 2010 their agreement to merge “as equals.” The merger has been approved and the two companies are well on their way toward creating the largest airline in the United States.

The Teamsters Union represents mechanics at both Continental Airlines and United Airlines and fleet service workers at Continental Airlines. As this process moves forward, the Teamsters have been committed to making the merger a net positive for our members. Currently, the Teamsters Union is in negotiations with United Airlines to secure a contract for UAL mechanics and with Continental Airlines to secure a first contract with recently-organized Continental fleet service workers. Continental mechanics approved an amended collective bargaining agreement by 84 percent.

This webpage will act as a one-stop merger resource center for Continental and United Airlines employees who are Teamster members and will contain documents from the union, the companies and the media, including a series of merger plans created for members by the Teamsters Union as well as a merger flow chart. The Teamsters Airline Division intends to make the merger as transparent for members as possible and this webpage will ensure information, representation and answers to questions are easily accessible. The Teamsters are committed to doing everything in our power to protect our members throughout the merger process.