United Airlines Flight Attendants Protest at Austin Airport
Nationwide Strike Vote Underway
Key Points
* United Airlines flight attendants are conducting a picket at Austin Airport. * The protest is part of a nationwide strike vote that began October 10th, 2022. * The vote is being conducted by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), which represents the unionized flight attendants at United Airlines.The AFA is seeking a new contract that includes better pay, benefits, and working conditions for its members.
The strike vote is the latest in a series of labor disputes between United Airlines and its employees.
In 2021, the AFA reached a tentative agreement with United Airlines on a new contract, but the agreement was rejected by the union's membership.
The AFA has been negotiating with United Airlines for a new contract since 2019.
The strike vote is a sign of the growing frustration among United Airlines flight attendants with the airline's management.
If the strike vote passes, it could lead to a nationwide strike by United Airlines flight attendants.
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