United Airlines Flight Attendants Picket at Newark Airport After Voting to Authorize Strike.
Union members demand better working conditions and fair contracts as they edge closer to potential strike action. United Airlines flight attendants announced the results of a strike vote at Denver International Airport on Wednesday morning. The workers cited unmet needs—such as job security, pay, and retirement—as reasons for a potential strike. "This is the first strike vote in 40 years," said Chris Burton, president of the local council union for the flight attendants. Represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, 99.99% of the voting flight attendants approved the strike, with over 90% of eligible members participating. The union represents 28,000 United Airlines flight attendants. Scenes from Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, USA Robert Alexander / Getty Images The strike now awaits approval from the National Mediation Board. "We now have almost 100% authorization from our flight attendants to proceed with a strike," Burt...
