Posted on: Thursday, May 12, 2005

BUSINESS BRIEF
Contract raises Island Air pay

Advertiser Staff

Island Air flight attendants, customer service agents and ramp employees this month began receiving raises that average 30 percent, and pay for maintenance workers rose an average of 25 percent, the company said yesterday.

The raises affect about 200 employees and are part of a new, 18-month contract ratified by Teamsters Local 996.

Starting pay for flight attendants, customer service agents and ramp employees rose from $6.25 an hour to $8. Maintenance division workers' starting pay increased from $12 an hour to $14.50.