Flight attendants at United Airlines voted in favor of a strike authorization.
The union approved to authorize a strike with 99.99% of the vote.
“Over 90% of the flight attendants participated,” Reuters noted.
BREAKING: United Airlines flight attendants just voted 99.99% to authorize a strike.
The vote from @AFAUnitedMEC comes amid a wave of organizing and labor action in the airlines industry.
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) August 28, 2024
“This marks the first time in nearly 20 years that they’ve voted on such a proposal. The historic announcement followed a demonstration at O’Hare Airport on Wednesday. American Airlines flight attendants were also present to show their support,” Chuck Callesto wrote.
“The flight attendants are advocating for raises, flexible schedules, better work rules, job security,
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