Delta Air Lines flight attendants reject union bid

ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines today announced that its flight attendants have overwhelmingly rejected an attempt by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) to gain representation
rights at the airline.

"Our flight attendants have voiced their commitment to continue their 60- year tradition of partnership with the company," said Sharon Wibben, Delta's senior vice president for In-Flight Service.

Wibben's statement follows the National Mediation Board election result announcement that 5,609 ballots, or 29 percent, were cast in favor of union representation.

Seventy-one percent of Delta's 19,033 flight attendants eligible to vote chose to reject union representation.

"Delta deeply appreciates the confidence implicit in these election results, which reaffirm the strong relationship between our company and our employees," said Leo Mullin, Delta's chairman and CEO. "We will continue
working diligently to honor that trust."

Senior Vice President Wibben said that Delta plans to continue the "Delta Difference" -- a proud heritage of respecting its people, focusing its efforts on operational excellence and providing the finest customer service available.

In March and October of 2000, Delta's ramp and cargo employees rejected efforts by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) to gain representation rights in two elections.