December 17, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re:  Alaska Airlines and IAM reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement on December 9, 2010, with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) covering Clerical, Office and Passenger Service employees.

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Victoria Gray.

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

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