United Airlines flight attendants rejected a tentative labor agreement. A significant majority, over 71%, voted against the deal.
The rejection follows a period of almost five years without pay raises. Members cited frustration that proposed wage increases, averaging less than 27 percent, failed to compensate for purchasing power lost to inflation.
Beyond compensation, attendants raised concerns regarding contract language covering the quality and location of layover hotels.
The decisive vote forces the union and United Airlines back to the negotiating table. This development introduces uncertainty and raises the possibility of future labor disputes that could impact the airline’s operations.