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Southwest, United Flight Attendants Picket In Chicago; Expert Says They Have A Lot Of Leverage

Employees began an informational picket in front of Midway and O'Hare airports on Tuesday.

"They just want a change in the way they can approach their job," DePaul University transportation expert Joe Schwieterman said.
"They just want a change in the way they can approach their job," DePaul University transportation expert Joe Schwieterman said. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — It has been a brutal pandemic for the airline industry and this summer wasn't much better, with massive cancelations and weather issues.

It has all left those manning the cabins of America's airlines picketing for better contracts. As CBS 2's Chris Tye reported, three weeks ago it was the freight train workers of America threatening to strike - and they got a late deal done. Now, flight attendants are airing concerns.

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