American Airlines flight attendants 'one step closer to a strike' after talks end without agreement: union
Why did contract talks between the union and American Airlines end?
Contract talks between the union and American Airlines ended without an agreement because the airline did not present an adequate compensation offer, according to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. Union president Julie Hedrick said the offer did not address the needs of flight attendants who have gone five years without a raise.
What was American Airlines' recent offer to the flight attendants?
American Airlines recently offered its flight attendants an immediate 17% wage increase and a new profit-sharing formula in their new contracts2. However, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents over 23,000 American flight attendants, unanimously rejected the proposal4. The union is demanding a complete contract addressing all their concerns and an industry-leading contract5.
How does the union describe American Airlines' approach to the negotiation table?
The union, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, describes American Airlines' approach to the negotiation table as inadequate, stating that the airline did not come with a satisfactory compensation agreement after years of bargaining, including almost a year of mediated talks with the National Mediation Board.