United Airlines flight attendants took to picketing at the airline’s major hubs across the U.S. and some international locations, voicing their demands for better pay and working conditions. This move comes in response to recent disclosures of significant pay increases for the airline’s top executives, including a notable 90% increase for CEO Scott Kirby, who earned nearly $18.6 million in 2023, up from $9.8 million the previous year.
The protests, organized by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, underscore a growing discontent among cabin crew over disparities in wage adjustments. Chris Bruton, president of Local United AFA Council 9, expressed frustration over the negotiation process, stating, “The money is there, the resources are there. We are told that we’re valued, but our contract and the company’s unwillingness to negotiate in a fair and reasonable manner doesn’t bear that out.”
According to the Bureau of Labor…