Flight attendants in the U.S. protest for better wages at major airports
OAN’s James Meyers
5:52 PM – Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Major United States airlines may be without several flight attendants after calls for picketing and holding rallies.
On Tuesday, three separate unions representing flight attendants held rallies at 30 different airports, calling for new contracts and higher wages.
Picket line events were planned to take place in several cities across the U.S. including New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Las Vegas along with multiple others. Close to 100,000 flight attendants are expected to participate across the three different labor unions.
Meanwhile, the calls for protesting comes as over two-thirds of flight attendants at several major airlines including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Wisconsin, American Airlines, Omni and Frontier are currently in new union contract negotiations.
“Legacy sexism that traditionally devalued our jobs must be stamped out and replaced with the true value of our work,” the group said in a statement for the event. “Our time on the job must be compensated. We need retirement security. We need flexibility and control of our lives.”
Flight attendants also claim that pilots have won pay raises last year while they continue to work at a rate that has not increased in several years.
Additionally, the unions involved called Tuesday’s protests a national day action, not a strike.
However, federal law makes it extremely difficult for airline unions to perform legal strikes because they can be blocked by federal mediators, Congress and the president.
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How have flight attendants expressed their frustration with the current state of their compensation compared to other airline staff, such as pilots?
Major United States airlines may face a shortage of flight attendants as calls for picketing and holding rallies increase. On Tuesday, three separate unions representing flight attendants organized rallies at 30 different airports, demanding new contracts and higher wages. The picketing events were planned across several cities including New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, with close to 100,000 flight attendants expected to participate across the three different labor unions.
These protests come at a time when over two-thirds of flight attendants at major airlines, such as United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Wisconsin, American Airlines, Omni, and Frontier, are engaged in new union contract negotiations. The flight attendants claim that they have been undervalued for years and their work deserves to be properly compensated. They are calling for an end to the “legacy sexism” that has historically devalued their jobs and for the true value of their work to be recognized. They emphasize the need for retirement security, flexibility, and control over their lives.
Flight attendants argue that while pilots have received pay raises in recent years, their own wages have remained stagnant. They believe it is unfair that pilots are financially progressing while they are left behind. However, it is important to note that Tuesday’s protests were classified as a national day of action, not a strike. Federal law imposes significant restrictions on airline unions, making it difficult for them to legally strike as they can be blocked by federal mediators, Congress, and the president.
The demands of the flight attendants highlight the need for improved working conditions and fair compensation within the airline industry. As vital members of the airline staff, flight attendants play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. Recognizing their contributions and addressing their concerns is essential for fostering a harmonious and productive work environment. It is crucial for airlines and unions to engage in productive negotiations to reach mutually agreeable solutions and ensure the welfare of both the flight attendants and the traveling public.
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