8.23.23 – APFA BOS Base Brief – Make a Plan to Picket on August 30th!

Make a Plan to Picket on August 30th:
Send a Strong Message to American Airlines!

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Make a plan to join us on August 30th from 11am -1pm ET for a picketing event following our month-long Strike Authorization Vote. We need everyone at the steps of the State House to show American, the media, and our passengers that we are unified in the fight for contractual improvements. We will unveil the strike authorization vote results during the picket and send a solid message to American Airlines’ leadership – WE ARE READY for a contract that addresses our needs!

APFA has been actively negotiating with American Airlines while working under a Contract that became amendable in 2019. The world around us has transformed drastically over the past few years, and it is time that American Airlines brings these negotiations to a close.

Our struggle echoes across the working class:

• Secure fair wages.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Fight for equitable treatment despite corporate greed.

As you are likely aware, securing a permit with Massport is nearly impossible. They are slow to respond, limit the areas where we can demonstrate, and cap us at a 10-person limit. That’s why we are going BIGGER and taking our fight to the steps of the Massachusetts State House.

We are inviting all Unions to stand alongside us in solidarity on August 30th, between 11 am and 1 pm ET, on the front steps of the Massachusetts State House.

Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon St., Unit 1, Boston, MA 02108<

MBTA subway stops near the Massachusetts State House:

• From Logan Airport, take the Blue Line to Government Center.
• The State House is accessible via the MBTA Green Line or Red Line at Park Street, or the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing.

Informational Picketing Sign-Up

This signifies a pivotal juncture as we publicly disclose the results of our Strike Authorization Vote and convey an unwavering message to American Airlines’ Management. We are prepared to pursue every necessary action to attain the Contract we have earned and deserve.

Picket signs will be provided. APFA is requesting that you wear your Uniform. Please remove your name bar and Crew ID. Feel free to bring your spouses, partners, friends, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and pets.

Do you have a particular Union that you’d like us to invite? Reach out to Kelli or Devyn with their contact information or if you have any questions.

We look forward to picketing with you in Solidarity on Wednesday, August 30thfor the Contract that we deserve!
Now is the time to make your voice heard. Cast your strike authorization vote today! If you need help accessing the website to cast your vote, call 806-4STRIKE (806-478-7453) or email [email protected].

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

In Solidarity,

Kelli PowersPronouns: she/her/hers
APFA BOS Base President
(603) 661-5297
[email protected]

Devyn Gourley  Pronouns: he/him/his
APFA BOS Base Vice President
(316) 409-3474
[email protected]