United, union agree against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for pilots

United and its pilots' union have reached an agreement to prohibit the airline from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations to its pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association said on Monday. "Since the COVID vaccination is not mandatory, pilots who elect not to be vaccinated will not be subject to any discipline," the agreement stated. United's CEO, Scott Kirby, had told workers at a meeting in January that the company may make the vaccine mandatory for employees and urged other companies to do the same. The agreement between the airline and the union also adds that those pilots who have been vaccinated would be eligible for extra pay. <br/>