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Education Confirmed

Southwest awards $5,000 aviation scholarships

Southwest awards $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in aviation-related fields.

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insidephilanthropy.com
Southwest also awards $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in specific areas related to the aviation industry.

Labor & working conditions Confirmed

Southwest raises hourly worker pay to $15

Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour.

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apnews.com
“As part of this ongoing effort, Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour.”
ktla.com
“As part of this ongoing effort, Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour.”
Southwest Airlines raises its minimum wage to $15 an hour to attract, retain workers | KTLA
businessinsider.com
"As part of this ongoing effort, Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour."
cbsnews.com
"As part of this ongoing effort, Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour."
nytimes.com
Southwest Airlines plans to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour to retain and attract employees as the economy and aviation industry rebound. More than 7,000 existing employees stand to benefit from the move, the airline said on Friday. The airline said it expects the pay increases to take effect on Aug. 1, though the timing for some employees will depend on negotiations with unions.