Flight Attendants Demand Higher Wages: Will They Get Groovy Raises?

Groovy Demo and Picket

Flight attendants from various airlines including United Airlines American Airlines and Southwest Airlines took to the picket lines to demand higher wages and a better quality of life. This demonstration marks the first time that multiple labor unions representing flight attendants have joined forces to fight for their rights. These groovy attendants want the industry to pay up after 20 years of austerity!

Following the Pilots' Path

Pilots recently secured hefty pay raises and now flight attendants are following suit. They are demanding fair compensation considering the rising cost of living. American Airlines and other carriers have expressed optimism about reaching new labor deals with flight attendants in the near future. It looks like they're ready to swing their way to better paychecks!

Stuck in a Pay Time Warp

Flight attendants have been stuck in a pay time warp for far too long. While expenses including labor costs and fuel piled up their salaries remained stagnant. On average flight attendants make around $67,000 a year but some start as low as $38,000. It's time for these attendants to shake and stir their way to fair compensation.

Ground Pay or Boarding Pay?

Unions are pushing for ground pay or boarding pay to compensate flight attendants for their work before takeoff. Delta Air Lines where flight attendants are not unionized started paying boarding pay to their attendants at half their hourly rate. It's a step in the right direction baby!

No Strikes Baby!

Unlike the auto and entertainment industries the aviation industry is unlikely to see strikes or work stoppages. Flight attendants' contracts do not have expiration dates and going on strike would require federal release. However flight attendant unions have authorized strikes if necessary. It's a high stakes negotiation game but let's hope they don't have to unleash their inner Fat Bastard!

Southwest Strikes Out

Southwest Airlines flight attendants rejected a tentative agreement in a vote last year. However both the airline and the union are still working to find a solution that benefits everyone involved. Hopefully they can find the mojo to reach a groovy agreement!