AFL-CIO Supports AFA-CWA Flight Attendants Picketing United Airlines
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Flight attendants need a fair contract reflecting their work's value.
- United made $3.1 billion in 2024, aided by flight attendants' efforts.
- Labor movement supports attendants, urging United for a fair deal.
Flight attendants nationwide are voicing their call for a fair contract from United Airlines, underscoring their pivotal role in aviation safety and the airline's success.
In a statement supporting the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) members, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler highlighted the critical contributions of flight attendants. "Flight attendants play an essential role in keeping all of us safe when we fly, and they deserve a fair contract from United Airlines that reflects the value of the important work they do every day," stated Shuler.
United Airlines reported a net income of $3.1 billion in 2024, a figure attributed in part to the diligence of AFA-CWA flight attendants. As these workers continue to demonstrate at airports across the U.S., the labor movement is urging United Airlines to negotiate a contract that acknowledges their essential service.
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