United flight attendants may strike

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United Airlines flight attendants approve strike authorization

(News Nation) — The vast majority of United Airlines flight attendants Authorize the strike if contract negotiations between the union and the airline fail; More than 99 percent of the members of the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) who voted supported the certification. Picketing after the vote on Wednesday to air their demands. “We deserve […]

United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike

United Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike, the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) announced on Wednesday. The union said more than 90 percent of flight attendants participated and 99.99 percent of votes were in favor of authorizing the strike. The company added that this is the first time United Airlines flight attendants […]

Alaska Airlines Boeing flight returns to airport following engine issue

Bank of America senior aerospace analyst Ron Epstein shared his thoughts on the current state of aerospace giant Boeing as the company names a new CEO. According to reports, an Alaska Airlines flight flying from Seattle to Oakland, California, had to turn back Sunday afternoon due to engine problems. Alaska Airlines Flight 1240 was operated […]

Flight Attendants Blow Whistle on Low Wages, Dire Living Conditions Across Major Airlines

Dozens of flight attendants from several airlines have spoken out against low wages and dire living conditions as unions push for better pay. The Washington Post Revealed Monday. Beth, who works for Delta Airlines, relies on flight attendant “living quarters,” which she shares with other employees on a rotational basis, paying between $325 and $450 […]