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United flight attendants picket outside Newark Liberty ahead of Labor Day weekend

The rally was among 20 happening around the country, including at LaGuardia.

Kimberly Bukowiec

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Brian Heyman

Aug 31, 2023, 12:26 PM

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Dozens of United Airlines flight attendants picketed Thursday outside Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C as part of a nationwide day of action.

The flight attendants rallied for what they call a "long overdue fair contract."

The rally was among 20 happening around the country, including at LaGuardia.

The protest comes one day after American Airlines flight attendants picketed at LaGuardia.

MORE: American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely

United issued a statement to News 12 that said, "We’re continuing to work with the Association of Flight Attendants toward an industry-leading agreement. All United flights will operate as planned while our flight attendants exercise their right to distribute information and picket while off-duty."

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