AFA-CWA Pushes Back on United Plan for $1.5B in Stock Buybacks

Last week, in response to United Airlines’ announcement that it would be spending $1.5 billion on stock buybacks, AFA-CWA members and supporters picketed outside the United headquarters at Willis Tower in Chicago, Ill.

The company’s plan to buy back stock boosts financial ratios and benefits shareholders, including United executives. Meanwhile, Flight Attendants at United are the last work group at the company without a contract, having been met with delays in the bargaining process.

“United management could end the games and agree to the contract Flight Attendants have earned tomorrow. But instead, they are choosing to jump back in the greed pool with this century’s robber barons. Make no mistake, United Airlines Flight Attendants are ready to do whatever it takes to get the contract we deserve,” said AFA-CWA International President Sara Nelson and AFA-CWA United Master Executive Council President Ken Diaz.

Click here to watch a video from the action.