News / US cargo pilots, banned from action over pay and conditions, seethe as peak season profits roll in

Cargo pilots in the US are having a tough time – and have to watch their employers reap the rewards of a strong peak season.

Following a judge’s decision to award ABX Air a preliminary injunction prohibiting work stoppages, the pilots have no further leverage to ensure better employment terms – although the union is appealing the decision.

Last week, Amazon, fearing further strikes in its busiest season, said it had suspended working with ABX Air until it could be certain services would continue. An Amazon spokeswoman ...