Turbulence in the Skies: Flight Attendants Demand Fair Pay Amid CEO Salary Soaring
April 18, 2024, 9:36 am
Flight attendants from United Airlines and Frontier Airlines are taking to the picket lines at airports across the U.S., demanding fair pay as their CEOs rake in hefty salary increases. The summer travel season is approaching, but negotiations have hit a standstill, leaving flight attendants feeling the pressure.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed at over a dozen airports worldwide after the CEO received a 90% pay increase. The CEO's salary nearly doubled to $18.5 million last year, while the average flight attendant made $70,000 in 2023. The stark contrast in compensation has fueled frustration among the flight attendants, who have been negotiating for a new contract for over two years.
In Denver, about 70 United Airlines flight attendants staged informational picketing at Denver International Airport, highlighting the lack of progress in contract negotiations after nearly three years. The union representing flight attendants at Denver-based Frontier Airlines has also raised concerns about major operating changes that have impacted employees, leading to longer workdays and increased expenses for commuting flight attendants.
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) has requested federal mediation in their contract negotiations with United, as the company has been making "non-starter offers." Flight attendants are pushing for fair compensation and better working conditions, but the road to a new agreement seems bumpy.
As tensions rise in the skies, flight attendants are calling on Congress to intervene and pressure the National Mediation Board to address their concerns. The fight for fair pay and improved working conditions continues, as flight attendants stand united in their quest for a better deal.
The skies may be turbulent, but flight attendants are determined to weather the storm and secure a brighter future for themselves and their colleagues. As negotiations continue and picket lines grow, the message is clear: it's time for airlines to prioritize their frontline workers and ensure that they are fairly compensated for their essential role in the industry.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed at over a dozen airports worldwide after the CEO received a 90% pay increase. The CEO's salary nearly doubled to $18.5 million last year, while the average flight attendant made $70,000 in 2023. The stark contrast in compensation has fueled frustration among the flight attendants, who have been negotiating for a new contract for over two years.
In Denver, about 70 United Airlines flight attendants staged informational picketing at Denver International Airport, highlighting the lack of progress in contract negotiations after nearly three years. The union representing flight attendants at Denver-based Frontier Airlines has also raised concerns about major operating changes that have impacted employees, leading to longer workdays and increased expenses for commuting flight attendants.
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) has requested federal mediation in their contract negotiations with United, as the company has been making "non-starter offers." Flight attendants are pushing for fair compensation and better working conditions, but the road to a new agreement seems bumpy.
As tensions rise in the skies, flight attendants are calling on Congress to intervene and pressure the National Mediation Board to address their concerns. The fight for fair pay and improved working conditions continues, as flight attendants stand united in their quest for a better deal.
The skies may be turbulent, but flight attendants are determined to weather the storm and secure a brighter future for themselves and their colleagues. As negotiations continue and picket lines grow, the message is clear: it's time for airlines to prioritize their frontline workers and ensure that they are fairly compensated for their essential role in the industry.