The National Mediation Board says that it will investigate the actions of Delta airlines during union elections for flight attendants. The Association of Flight Attendants filed complaints alleging that the company illegally interfered in the election. The AFA says that the investigation is a good thing for the flight attendants. Delta said that the investigation will pose delays for integrating pay and benefits of flight attendants. The union election was held after Delta merged with Northwest, whose flight attendants were unionized. The National Mediation Board is also reviewing an appeal by the International Association of Machinists for another election at Delta.
See "Feds to probe union charges of Delta election interference", Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 1, 2011