Earlier today, as thousands of Flight Attendants from around the world joined together in picketing and leafletting, we announced the results of our strike authorization vote with an overwhelming total of 90.21% of eligible Flight Attendants participating, and of those, 99.99% voted yes in support of a strike. 

Will wonders never cease? United management is either so far disconnected from the realities of our workplace and our stalled Contract negotiations, or they are purposely engaging in tactics of delay and obfuscation.

As 2023 comes to a close, we push forward with resolution to secure the industry-leading Contract we have earned. The outlook of our careers is particularly on our minds as we enter our third year at the bargaining table.

On September 6th, 2023, the United MEC unanimously passed a resolution to redouble our efforts to secure an industry-leading contract that Flight Attendants can ratify within the coming months, not years. The resolution also reaffirmed our solidarity alongside our negotiating committee and our commitment to do Whatever It Takes.

As negotiations intensify, we must be careful on social media about how we talk about negotiations and how to pressure the Company.

The conditions so many of us have been, and continue to be, subjected to this week are unacceptable. The experiences that you continue to share within our Union are not reflective of what employees at the “biggest and best airline in the history of aviation” expect. We deserve better from our company. We need to be able to reach our company for scheduling updates, to let them know where we are to avoid being lost in the system.

Moments ago, the United Master Executive Council (MEC) voted unanimously to open Contract negotiations. It’s time for a better future! It’s time for more! It’s time for us!