United Airlines Technicians Rally Nationwide, Demand Better Wages and Safety Standards

United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) nationwide rallied today, calling for a robust new contract with the airline, emphasizing the need for better wages, enhanced safety protocols, and more comprehensive healthcare benefits. Despite employing over 10,000 vital technicians who ensure the safe operation of United's fleet, the airline has been slow to advance negotiations, achieving only one tentative contract agreement after two rounds of bargaining.

The Teamsters organized rallies at airports in cities including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dulles, VA, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, NJ, San Francisco, and Orlando and Tampa, FL. These actions come shortly after United Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly, with a 99.99 percent majority, to authorize a strike. Like the Teamsters, flight attendants are advocating for improvements such as top-tier compensation, broader healthcare coverage, and stronger safety measures for both employees and passengers.

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