UNITE HERE Local 11

View from the Wing: American Airlines Lounge Food Workers Strike At Phoenix Airport As Airline Touts Better Club Dining

July 8, 2026

The workers who deliver food and beverage service at the American Airlines Phoenix Admirals Clubs have walked out during their union’s first contract fight over wages, pension, and scope.

These bartenders, cooks, servers and dishwashers aren’t American Airlines employees, they work for contractor Compass Eurest. And they’re striking today picketing at Phoenix airport terminal 4 on the North side Level 1, Door 1.

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