7.29.23 – Strike Authorization Vote Now Open

Strike Authorization Vote Now Open

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Yesterday, the APFA website experienced issues with the server that hosts our website. The issue has been resolved, and you may cast your strike authorization vote through Tuesday, August 29th, at 11:59 pm CT.

If you need help with your password or have other vote-related questions or issues, APFA Representatives will be available in our call center today, via phone or text, until 5:00 pm CT, at 806-4STRIKE (806-478-7453). They will also be available tomorrow from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT.

Our negotiations are at a critical stage, and the issues are clear. Flight Attendants demand and deserve significant pay increases and other economic improvements. We have presented our economic proposal to management and anticipate a difficult fight to secure the improvements needed.

We have significant differences in the critical areas of Scheduling and Reserve. We are fighting for quality-of-life improvements, and while we have made many gains on key issues, we remain far apart.

American Airlines has a very different idea about what our contract should look like. Management wants to weaken our rescheduling rules whenever they declare irregular operations and schedule Reserve days into your Lineholder months.

This strike authorization vote authorizes your Union Leadership to call for a strike if necessary. A solid “YES” vote allows us to call for a strike if bargaining fails to produce an agreement that our members find acceptable.

All APFA Members in good standing, including probationary Flight Attendants, may participate in the Strike Authorization Vote. Your vote is completely confidential. Neither APFA nor the election vendor will be able to access how you voted.

Are you ineligible to vote because of dues arrears?

Click here for information on how to set up a payment arrangement plan with APFA. In order to be eligible to vote in the SAV, a payment plan must be initiated and first payment received must be completed by July 30 at 5pm (CT). To request a payment arrangement, please email [email protected].

A strike authorization vote is a necessary part of the process and is essential to reaching the contract we deserve. We must send a strong message to American Airlines management that Flight Attendants are united and willing to fight for the contract we deserve.

Strike Authorization Vote Booklet

To cast your ballot, go to APFA.org/Strike

Voting Closes on Tuesday, August 29 at 11:59pm (CT)

Have questions? Call 806-4-STRIKE or email [email protected]