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Southwest, United flight attendants picket for new contract outside LAX

Union members representing thousands of Southwest Airlines and United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside of Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday.

The members of TWU Local 556 are seeking a new contract, organizers stated in a news release.

The union brought off-duty flight attendants on the upper level ramp of Terminal 1 at 10 a.m. to begin the demonstration.

The workers were demanding “better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract” with Southwest Airlines, the union stated in the release.

United Airlines flight attendants were also seen holding picket signs and chanting for change outside of Terminal 7.