United Flight Attendants Approve New Contract With 31% Pay Raise

United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year contract that delivers an average 31% pay increase by August, ending nearly six years without raises. The agreement should improve labor relations and employee retention, though the immediate market impact is likely limited. The article indicates roughly 30,000 flight attendants were affected.

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United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year contract that delivers an average 31% pay increase by August, ending nearly six years without raises. The agreement should improve labor relations and employee retention, though the immediate market impact is likely limited. The article indicates roughly 30,000 flight attendants were affected.