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In Photo: The Flight Attendant Picket At US Airports

Amidst the backdrop of AFA Alaska's strike authorization, flight attendants picketed at 30+ airports demanding better compensation and respect.

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Looking Ahead: What Can We Expect From Alaska Airlines In 2024?

A review of what to expect from Alaska Airlines in 2024 - from a potential flight attendant strike to sustainability and so much in between.

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A Year Of Labor Disputes: How US Airlines Have Come Out Of 2023

Recapping a year of labor and US commercial aviation

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Why Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Have Called Their 1st Strike Vote Since 1993

Alaska Airlines flight attendants have called for a strike vote, the first since 1993. Read why from union leaders and see photos from the pickets.

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What Was The Alaska Airlines CHAOS Strike In 1993?

Newspaper accounts weave a history from the time.

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United Airlines Flight Attendants Plan 'Day Of Action' On December 14

United Airlines flight attendants are upset over the pace of contract negotiations - and are going to make a global display of unity on December 14.

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Cancel November Negotiation Meeting With Airline

Alaska Airlines flight attendants have canceled negotiation meetings until a National Mediation Board mediator can be present in December.

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Picket In Continued Fight For An Improved Contract

Alaska Airlines' flight attendants held an all-base picket for a new contract and will strike during the 2023 holidays if necessary.

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Picket Nationwide

Alaska Airlines flight attendants are informational picketing to get a new contract that covers all their work - including boarding.

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What The New FAA Crew Hours Mean For Airlines, Crew, And Passengers

New FAA crew Hours rule will protect passengers' most important resource: The cabin crew. Here's how.

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US Airline Workers Demand No Stock Buybacks - Request Investment In People And Planes

A coalition of US aviation labor unions is demanding US airlines invest in operations and workers - not shareholders with stock buybacks.

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Alaska Airlines Earnings Call Becomes A Mid-2022 Update

Alaska Airlines executives discuss in their Q2 2022 earnings call updates on the fleet, and labor relations.

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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Navigate New Court Rulings On Work Rules

New court rulings make for new flight attendant work rules ahead, thanks to litigation from a legacy airline now owned by Alaska Airlines.

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Some Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants Want Their Own Union

Delta Air Lines' flight attendants are attempting to unionize - and the airline is responding.

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How US Airline Labor Negotiations Are Progressing Publicly

A through progress report as of late June 2022 on the state of US Airline Labor negotiations.

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American Airlines' Regional Flight Attendants To Get Raise Too

American Airlines' regional flight attendants get a record pay hike, but turbulence lies ahead...

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Mike Tyson Won't Be Charged For Punching JetBlue Passenger

A celebrity altercation is just one symptom of the unruly passenger problem.

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Delta Air Lines Will Begin Paying Cabin Crew When Flights Are Boarding

Delta Air Lines will pay flight attendants for the time they spend boarding passengers, but is it a payment, a bonus or a sweetener?

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US Mask Mandate Void: How Have Airlines Responded?

The United States' mask mandate for airlines and public transportation ends.

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