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United Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Pay and Protections in Five-Year Deal
business19 days ago

United Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Pay and Protections in Five-Year Deal

United Flight Attendants ratified a five-year contract with an average 31% base pay increase this summer, plus boarding pay averaging 7–8%, and $741 million in retroactive pay. The 82% approval among nearly 30,000 AFA members, reached with mediation support, includes expanded job security, leave provisions (maternity, parental/adoption), higher per diem and premiums, and measures to reduce long unpaid sits. The deal was brokered through the National Mediation Board with mediator Michael Kelliher and positions United’s contract as industry-leading for flight attendants.

Federal Workers Face Financial Strain Amid Shutdown and Retroactive Pay Delays
government7 months ago

Federal Workers Face Financial Strain Amid Shutdown and Retroactive Pay Delays

During the government shutdown, roughly 1.4 million federal employees are missing their paychecks, but under the 2019 law, they are generally entitled to retroactive back pay once the shutdown ends. While the law is clear, some White House memos suggest uncertainty about guaranteed back pay for furloughed workers, leading to potential legal challenges. Back pay is expected to be issued as soon as the shutdown concludes, but contractors and unemployment benefits have different rules. The situation remains uncertain until a resolution is reached.