TEAMSTERS LOCAL 357 FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AGAINST REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment. The unlawful non-compete clauses were entered into under the false pretense that they were "bonus" or "incentive" agreements.
- CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment.
- "We want Republic Airways to be competitive and successful, but it is wrong for the company to seek a competitive advantage by exploiting young pilots who are eager to establish their career and fly professionally," said Anthony Campo, President of Teamsters Local 357 and a Republic Airways pilot.
- Republic Airways has requested that the suit be moved to a different court, but an initial hearing is still set for April 5 before Superior Court Judge John F. Hanley.
- Teamsters Local 357 represents flight deck crew members at Republic Airways.