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Flight Attendants Picketing At Chicago's O'Hare Airport For Better Contract

They represent three different unions and work for several airlines including Southwest, American, and United.

(CBS Chicago)

February 13, 2024 / 6:43 AM CST

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Hundreds of flight attendants are picketing at O'Hare Airport to demand better pay and working conditions for their industry.

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This is part of a national effort. Similar pickets will be happening across the country and even in the U.K. and Guam on Tuesday.

They represent three different unions and work for several airlines including Southwest, American, and United. Each of the unions are in contract negotiations with the airlines and pushing for fair contracts.

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