CHARLOTTE — American Airlines and its mechanics union have reached an agreement after years of tense talks and court battles.
The decision affects about 30,000 employees.
Channel 9 has followed this fight for years.
American Airlines accused its mechanics of working slower to influence contract negotiations.
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The mechanics worried the airline could move jobs from places like the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
American Airlines and the mechanics union reached the "agreement in principle" worth $4.2 billion.
The agreement still needs to be approved.
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