6.05.24 – Negotiations Update #58: Management Negotiates Directly With Flight Attendants

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Negotiations Update #58
Management Negotiates Directly With Flight Attendants

Yesterday afternoon, AA management approached APFA with a proposal to increase pay rates by 17%, effective June 1st, 2024, without reaching an agreement on our contract. This is not the first time management has offered a similar idea, such as the short-term contract earlier in the year. APFA’s position has been Flight Attendants want and need a complete contract.

Your National President gave immediate feedback that APFA and the company are meeting next week, and management should focus on reaching a deal. We are looking for a complete contract of which Flight Attendants could be proud. However, following APFA’s process, management was informed we would discuss the matter with the APFA Board of Directors, which has been scheduled for later today.

Rather than waiting for a response from APFA, the Company decided to publish their proposal. The fact that they were unwilling to wait for a Union response can only signify that this was a ‘PR’ move in the face of a strike deadline. We believe that AA management underestimated the determination and resolve of Flight Attendants to achieve the contract we deserve.

Continue to wear your red WAR pin, red lanyard, and bag tags until we secure the contract we’ve earned.

In Solidarity,