United Airlines Employees Strike for Better Contract

United Airlines Technicians Rally Nationwide for Stronger Contract

United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) held rallies across the nation today, calling for a robust new contract from the airline. The technicians are seeking significant improvements in wages, enhanced safety standards, and comprehensive healthcare coverage. Despite United Airlines’ substantial profits and its reliance on over 10,000 technicians to maintain its fleet, negotiations with the union have been slow, with only one tentative agreement reached after two rounds of bargaining.

Rallies took place at major airports including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dulles, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Orlando, and Tampa. These actions follow a 99.99 percent vote by United Airlines flight attendants to authorize a strike, highlighting similar demands for industry-leading pay, improved healthcare, and stronger safety measures.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, founded in 1903, represents 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.