- United Airlines and the flight attendants’ union reached a tentative agreement for a new labor deal in May.
- The tentative labor deal called for immediate raises of at least 26%, as well as other quality-of-life improvements.
- Of the 92% of eligible voters who cast ballots, 71% voted against the contract, the union said.
According to their union on Tuesday, United Airlines flight attendants rejected a new labor deal that demanded immediate salaries of at least 26% and other changes to their quality of life.
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In 2020, flight attendants received their most recent rise. In May, the airline and its union, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents around 28,000 cabin crew members, struck a provisional agreement.
“United Flight Attendants today voted to send a strong message to United Airlines management by rejecting a tentative agreement that didn’t go far enough to address the years of sacrifice and hard work to make the airline the success it is today,” stated Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.
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According to him, the union will poll members about the main enhancements they would want to see in a new contract.
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According to the union, 71% of the 92% of eligible voters who cast ballots opposed the contract.
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For years, flight attendants in the United States have advocated for wage hikes. Following the Covid-19 outbreak, pilots, flight attendants at other airlines, and other labor groups were able to negotiate new labor agreements.
Last year, United’s flight attendants decided to give the union the right to go on strike if an agreement couldn’t be reached. For the labor negotiations, they had also applied for government mediation.
In a statement, the airline stated it will continue to cooperate with the union.
“Our flight attendants are the best in the industry and this tentative agreement included numerous improvements and industry-leading pay,” United Airlines stated in a statement. “While this vote will result in a delay and the AFA has outlined several steps to return to negotiations, including coordination with the National Mediation Board, we remain focused on getting our flight attendants the contract they deserve.”
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