American Airlines flight attendants face escalating pressure from their union, including threats of termination for unpaid dues and a demand they pay 48% more in union fees. With internal union battles complicating matters, a national legal defense group has stepped forward, offering flight attendants free legal assistance to protect their jobs and understand financial options.
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After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A Pay Deal That Barely Beat Inflation, Here’s Their 8 New Demands
After five years without a raise, 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected a union-backed deal that barely kept up with inflation. Now, the union is back at the table with eight new demands — from ground pay to better layover hotels.
American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It
American Airlines has fired two flight attendants — at their union’s insistence. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported both crewmembers for unpaid dues, triggering mandatory termination under its own contract.
‘You Don’t Get Paid Enough To Argue’: Union Tells Delta’s Regional Flight Attendants To Stop Confronting Passengers Over Safety Rules
Delta’s regional flight attendants received a blunt directive from their union: “You don’t get paid enough to argue.” The memo instructs crew members to stop confronting passengers over safety rules, emphasizing their role is to inform—not enforce.
Hotels Once Courted Airline Crews — Now United Flight Attendants On Layover Aren’t Welcome, Union Warns
United’s flight-attendant union says hotels that once courted airline crews are now backing away from discounted layover contracts. Properties find transient guests more profitable, leaving United crews farther from downtown and without familiar stays.
United Flight Attendants Say They’ve Done Half Their Work For Free For 80 Years—Now They’re Suing For Back Pay
A Newark-based United Airlines flight attendant has filed a class action claiming crews have spent decades working unpaid hours on the ground, from boarding to deplaning.
Six Unions Stage Rare ‘Intervention’ At American Airlines Over Failing Management
Unions at American Airlines are worried that an airline that underperforms will have less money to pay them – meaning long-term lower wages and less job security.
Air Canada Settlement Ends Illegal Flight Attendant Strike—Here’s When You’ll Actually Be Able To Fly Again
Air Canada and its flight attendants union have reached a settlement to end what the government declared to be an illegal strike. Terms have not been disclosed. Flights begin resuming this evening.
‘70% Chance He’s In Jail By The Weekend’: Air Canada Strike Leader Faces Government Crackdown
A reader that has worked as an advisor to the Canadian government, who prefers to remain anonymous, shares what happens next.
American Airlines Tried To Punish Flight Attendants Taking Medical Leave From Day One — Union Revolt Forced A Pause
American Airlines told its flight attendants union that it was imposing a new points policy for absences in early August, with just a few days notice. The union flipped its lid, and around July 29th American agreed to hold off immediate implementation of the changes pending further discussion.











