United Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract

United Airlines’ flight attendants’ union announced Tuesday that it ratified a new five-year labor contract that includes a 31% pay increase, which will go into effect this summer. 

The deal would give United flight attendants their first raises in nearly six years. Contract negotiations became thorny over the years as flight attendants held rallies at United hubs, demanding better working conditions. 

Under the terms of the agreement, flight attendants will also receive $741 million in retroactive pay, restrictions on red-eye flying, and expanded job security