The president of the largest U.S.-based flight attendants' union says too many airline workers, especially at smaller regional carriers, are struggling to get by even as airlines report multibillion-dollar profits.
In this June 19, 2019, photo Sara Nelson with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA appears before a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing on the status of the Boeing 737 MAX on Capitol Hill in Washington.
— struggle to get by. She says there could be wildcat strikes despite a federal law that makes it nearly impossible for airline unions to conduct legal walkouts.Q. After losing billions, U.S. airlines have been very profitable over the last 10 or so years. How does that affect what workers want in contract negotiations?
Q. Many of your members own company stock, some get profit-sharing. How much responsibility do they feel to help the airlines prosper? Q. After losing before, your union is trying again to organize flight attendants at Delta Air Lines. How is that going?
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