United Airline flight attendants picketed exterior Terminal B at Logan Airport Thursday morning searching for a brand new contract.
John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Pictures
United Airlines flight attendants voted down a brand new labor contract that referred to as for fast raises of not less than 26% and different quality-of-life enhancements, their union stated Tuesday.
The flight attendants’ final increase was in 2020. Their union, the Affiliation of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents the airline’s some 28,000 cabin crew members, and the airline had reached a tentative agreement in Might.
“United Flight Attendants right now voted to ship a powerful message to United Airways administration by rejecting a tentative settlement that did not go far sufficient to handle the years of sacrifice and arduous work to make the airline the success it’s right now,” stated Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.
He stated the union will survey members on key enhancements they need in one other contract.
Of the 92% of eligible voters who solid ballots, 71% voted towards the contract, the union stated.
U.S. flight attendants have pushed for wage increases for years. Flight attendants at different airways, pilots and and different work teams secured new labor offers within the wake of the pandemic.
United’s flight attendants voted final yr to authorize the union to strike if a deal wasn’t reached. They’d additionally sought federal mediation for the labor talks.
The airline stated in a press release that it’s going to hold working with the union.
“Our flight attendants are the most effective within the {industry} and this tentative settlement included quite a few enhancements and industry-leading pay,” United stated in a press release. “Whereas this vote will end in a delay and the AFA has outlined a number of steps to return to negotiations, together with coordination with the Nationwide Mediation Board, we stay centered on getting our flight attendants the contract they deserve.”