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a special thank you to each of our subscribers who make this channel possible here's today's story United Airlines flight attendants have announced the results of a strike authorization vote marking the first time in nearly 20 years that such a proposal has been put to a vote the announcement was made during a demonstration at O'Hare Airport where the flight attendants voiced their demands for raises schedule flexibility work rule improvements job security retirement benefits and more the flight attendance Union has been in negotiations for a new contract for over 3 years with the Union filing for federal mediation over 8 months ago the union emphasized that the vote does not mean an immediate strike but rather serves as a tool to increase pressure on United Airlines to reach an agreement over 28,000 flight attendants affiliated with the association of flight attendants atwa participated in the vote with over 90% in favor of strike authorization the union stated that the vote sends a clear message to United management that the flight attendants are prepared to take action if necessary the situation unfolds amid ongoing contract negotiations in the aviation industry with cabin Crews at various carriers seeking improved compensation and working conditions United Airlines expressed its commitment to reaching an agreement that meets the needs of its flight attendance highlighting ongoing negotiations facilitated by a federal mediator the outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the future future of United Airlines and its Workforce that's all for this story We upload videos every day covering many different subjects so hit that subscribe button to stay informed thanks for watching