United Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Flight Attendant Ground Duties
United Airlines faces a lawsuit from former flight attendant Ava Lawrey, who claims the airline did not pay her for essential ground duties. Lawrey, based in Newark, alleges violations of New Jersey's wage and hour laws. Meanwhile, United has offered boarding pay to flight attendants but faces union resistance.
Lawrey's lawsuit, filed in New Jersey district court (2:25-cv-15624), details unpaid work such as arriving early, completing pre-flight tasks, and assisting passengers. She argues that United's practices have cost flight attendants millions in wages and overtime. United and Southwest airlines may counter that collective bargaining agreements and federal aviation rules take precedence over state wage laws.
The leader of the pilot union involved in the Lawrey case is Jon Weaks, chairman of the United Airlines Master Executive Council of the Allied Pilots Association. Weaks is part of the Lawry lawsuit. United has proposed paying flight attendants for boarding time, but the union rejected a tentative contract that did not include 'ground duty pay'.
Ava Lawrey's lawsuit against United Airlines highlights ongoing disputes over flight attendant compensation for ground duties. United's offer to pay for boarding time was rejected by the union, leaving the issue unresolved. Both airlines may argue federal rules supersede state wage laws, but the outcome of Lawrey's case could set a precedent.
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