United close to getting rid of work rules Overhaul expected to provide impetus for others to make similar changes

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: March 31, 2003| Author: Dave Carpenter | Copyright information

The ink was barely dry on United Airlines' bankruptcy filing last December before CEO Glenn Tilton publicly welcomed the opportunity to get rid of "costly, restrictive" union work rules.

With other airlines watching closely, Tilton may soon get his wish.

Using the leverage afforded by bankruptcy court, United is on the verge of securing contracts that could sweep many of those rules aside and set the stage for change throughout the industry.

Analysts say archaic and unprod...

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