CHARLOTTE — Flight attendants from PSA Airlines rallied at Charlotte Douglas Airport on Wednesday, demanding better pay.
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents PSA Airlines employees, organized the demonstration to highlight the pay disparity between PSA workers and those directly employed by American Airlines.
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“A new hire flight attendant is currently locked in at $24,000 a year, and they are locked into that rate for the first three years of employment,” said Sean Griffin, a representative of the union.
PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, pays its workers about 45% less than American Airlines employees, according to the union. Wednesday’s demonstration was part of a series of rallies at PSA bases nationwide, as negotiations for better pay have been ongoing for two years. PSA Airlines stated that reaching an agreement is a priority for them.
The ongoing negotiations and demonstrations underscore the flight attendants’ determination to secure better wages and working conditions.
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