February 16, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re:  Southwest Airlines and IBT reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement on February 11, 2011, with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) representing the craft or class of Stock Clerks.

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Anthony ‘Mike’ Tosi.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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