Southwest Airlines' flight attendants union and pilots union are in a legal battle over permits acquired for a picketing event in Chicago.
TWU Local 556 reaffirmed the union will be picketing at the Southwest Airlines Spirit party in Chicago on August 14 and “legally obtained the proper permits to hold this informational picket.”“Our members, the flight attendants of Southwest Airlines, deserve a contract now that values flight attendants appropriately for the hard work and challenging circumstances we have had to endure for far too long,” the statement read.
”It’s a rare public show of infighting for two worker groups that are often aligned in their criticism of Southwest leadership and negotiating tactics.Both pilots and flight attendants are in mediation for contracts. While other major carriers have made headway on deals, Southwest hasn’t..
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