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NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) flight attendants will file union cards for representation in the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA on Feb. 14, a union spokeswoman said on Sunday. "They want a seat at the table -- whether it is during regular contract negotiations or mergers -- so they can have a voice in their careers," said Patricia Friend, president of AFA-CWA International. The union said a "solid" majority of Delta flight attendants have signed cards seeking union representation.
The flight attendants' move comes amid media reports that Delta and Northwest Airlines Corp (NWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) are close to a merger. Northwest's flight attendants are already represented by the AFA.
A merger would combine Delta's strong Atlanta hub and its transatlantic route network with Northwest's extensive Asia presence that includes a hub in Tokyo. (Reporting by Justin Grant; Editing by Braden Reddall)
The flight attendants' move comes amid media reports that Delta and Northwest Airlines Corp (NWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) are close to a merger. Northwest's flight attendants are already represented by the AFA.
A merger would combine Delta's strong Atlanta hub and its transatlantic route network with Northwest's extensive Asia presence that includes a hub in Tokyo. (Reporting by Justin Grant; Editing by Braden Reddall)