AUSTIN, Texas — Several United Airlines flight attendants demonstrated at Austin’s airport on Wednesday afternoon, calling for higher pay.
Their contract has been up for renegotiation since 2021.
The flight attendants demonstrated as part of 14 coordinated protests at airports nationwide.
Those KVUE spoke with said they’re paid about 25% less than competitors at American and Southwest airlines.
“With the current climate, we have flight attendants who unfortunately have to live in cars,” said Ivana Burns, United Airlines flight attendant. “We have flight attendants who are living several people to an apartment because that’s all they can afford.”
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA union says negotiations on wages are starting soon.
They want United to deliver on promises of industry-leading compensation after years of delays.