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Federal Express Corporation pilots voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), with 83% voting in favor. The agreement, which takes effect June 29, 2026, covers compensation, retirement benefits, scheduling, work rules, and job protections, concluding negotiations that had stretched through much of early 2026. The ratification removes a significant operational risk for FedEx during the peak air cargo season, ensuring labor stability across the Express network. For shippers, the contract provides certainty that FedEx's air operations will not face work disruptions during the World Cup-driven cargo surge and back-to-school season.