United Airlines has now settled its contract disputes with all unions bar one, after the mechanics agreed a deal with the airline. Only the machinists union remains locked in dispute with United, while the pilots and flight attendants earlier agreed five-year deals. Though a new contract has been tentatively agreed, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association do not view the settlement as a victory - United garnered a 3.9 percent pay cut, on top of reduced benefits and pensions. The agreement is yet to be ratified.
See "United Airlines Mechanics Strike New Deal", Associated Press, The New York Times, May 16, 2005