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Delta Air Lines to start paying flight attendants during boarding
The shift in policy is expected to increase the wages of flight attendants by several thousand dollars a year.
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Delta Air Lines to start paying flight attendants during boarding
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was confused by the title, thought it meant they physically get handed their check/paid into their bank account during these activities
took me too long to work out that it means when they're on the clock and not
better news anyway, they should be paid for all the time they spend at work lol
took me too long to work out that it means when they're on the clock and not
better news anyway, they should be paid for all the time they spend at work lol
Yeah, had no idea they weren't before. So like, if there's a last-minute flight delay and the attendants are just standing around waiting for it to arrive or whatever, they're not being paid for that? It really should be a "clock in, clock out" system - like, if you're in uniform and in the airport or on the plane, you should be getting paid.
Fuck capitalism. So much. They are also doing this to fight back unionization. I hope it back fires.
Yeah, when this story initially came out that was my thought as well. The only reason they weren't paying them is I guess because they could? And it took customer uproar to change it?
So prior to this, what happens if a flight attendant is injured while loading bags into the overhead storage during boarding?
What the actual fuck?! This was a thing?!
The moment they step foot in the airport, they should be clocking in for work!
The moment they step foot in the airport, they should be clocking in for work!
They should be on the clock the moment they get on the crew bus if they are forced to ride it. My ex wife has worked for Delta and before that NWA. She was in two different car accidents while riding the crew bus, and the fights with workers comp were unreal. This is a good change but it is still not enough.
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Most airline companies in the US begin paying flight attendants only once all passengers are seated and the plane's doors are shut. This news is actually a first for a major US airline.
Had the same thought process. I was so confused and still didn't understand what was going on until reading the OP twice.
Thought this meant they physically pay them as they get on the plane. I can't believe this wasn't already a thing before. If they are required to be there they should be getting paid.
Delta is still the best airline (imo) Skyclub is unmatched. Love getting first class for like $75 too.
Glad they're doing this now.
Glad they're doing this now.
I cannot get my head around the fact that flight attendants aren't paid from like a set call/clockin time when they have to turn up before the flight or whatever. Insane.
I've preferred them for domestic flights for a bit now. I'd assume this kind of change will only improve the overall experience as well since it should raise staff morale. hopefully they keep the pressure up/unionize to get more
That blows my mind.
How is/was this even legal? They must clock hundreds of hours of free labor in a calendar year, wtf.
How is/was this even legal? They must clock hundreds of hours of free labor in a calendar year, wtf.
What the actual fuck, how is that even a thing? They are clearly performing work during that time, are flight attendants actually employees or is this some 1099 contractor bullshit?
Really hope they are able to unionize, sounds like it is sorely needed.
Really hope they are able to unionize, sounds like it is sorely needed.
Also I hope it opens eyes to those people who bother them while boarding.
I always wait til we're in the sky because they've got so much to do before hand.
About damn time.
Wage theft is a huge problem in this country and little is done about it.
Wage theft is a huge problem in this country and little is done about it.
Wow. I never knew this. They are busting their asses getting people seated and dealing with luggage and bullshit.
I'm shocked.
I'm shocked.
It makes absolutely no sense that this wasn't already a thing.
If they're aware of this news then they'll probably feel even more entitled to bother the flight attendants now, let's be real.
If they're aware of this news then they'll probably feel even more entitled to bother the flight attendants now, let's be real.
Pilots also don't get paid until at least after the parking brake is released. The industry has had free labor from flight crews since forever. This is hopefully the first domino.
Anybody that works at an airport should be paid the minute they hit the parking lot that is like 45 minute walk from probably wherever in the airport they actually work. Like everyone else I am blown away they weren't even paid upon being in the building or area they are working at.
What, you don't go stop by the airport for overpriced food court food?
Honestly didn't even think this was an hourly position, figured it was salaried. Can't believe there are parts of a flight they're not getting paid for.
Yeah, it's crazy that this wasn't part of their pay before. That is a lot of money the airlines fucked them over on. And with cost of living being what it is, just seems cruel when you consider it.
Do flight attendants have a union? Because not getting paid to schlep yourself across the airport or this nonsense seems a good thing to organize around
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They don't have unions. The reason this article is a thing is because Delta Air Lines is currently feeling pressure from flight attendants trying to actually unionize.
That's insane. They're literally at their work place, dressed in their work uniform. They don't get those 35-40 minutes to stay at home or to spend time with their family. How fucking stupid.
Would attendants not have to show up for work during this period in the past? Could they just show up for work just as the plane starts to take off?
I'm glad this is changing but how stupid that it was ever a thing to begin with.
Would attendants not have to show up for work during this period in the past? Could they just show up for work just as the plane starts to take off?
I'm glad this is changing but how stupid that it was ever a thing to begin with.
My sister is ecstatic about this.
they have to show up insanely early just to "get ready" and that's all time they're not being paid.
they have to show up insanely early just to "get ready" and that's all time they're not being paid.
One of the most blatant examples of wage theft I've heard of. And I complain about not getting paid for the five minutes of store opening I do.