United Airlines Flight Attendants Picketed After CEO's Pay Increase
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby made $18.5 million last year — about 264 times more than the average flight attendant.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby made $18.5 million last year — about 264 times more than the average flight attendant.
Union members picketed at 17 airports worldwide, including O'Hare, a week after the Chicago-based airline reported that executives received large pay hikes.
How much do flight attendants make? Those picketing at Chicago O'Hare Airport want new contracts and higher wages from United Airlines and others.
The compensation system for flight attendants in the U.S. and Canada is under attack in new contract negotiations that could lead to big pay raises for cabin crews, but higher costs for airlines. ...
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