United Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract with 31% Raises This Summer The recent ratification of a new five year labor contract between United Airlines and its flight attendants, featuring average raises to base pay of 31%, has been hailed as a victory for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA).
However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this deal is more about cost containment than genuinely addressing the needs of the workers.
The 82% approval rate from flight attendants may seem like a resounding success, but this level of support is not surprising given the protracted negotiations and concessions made by the airline.