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1.19.24 – Negotiations Update #47: Mediation Release Request

This week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.

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1.19.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Make Second Request For Release From Mediation

EULESS, Texas (January 19, 2024) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 27,000 Flight Attendants at American Airlines are requesting a release from mediation for a second time.

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1.16.24 – Negotiations Update #46: Bargaining Update

On November 20th, APFA submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released into 30-day cooling-off period. The NMB did not approve our request and ordered the parties to continue mediated talks.

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12.18.23 – Negotiations Update #45: Bargaining Update

Your APFA Negotiations team met in federally supervised mediation in Tampa, Florida, December 12th-14th. As we have previously reported, once we are in federal mediation, the timing and location of negotiations are controlled by the federal mediators.

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12.09.23 – Negotiations Update #44: Negotiations Continue Next Week

Bargaining will continue December 12th to 14th in Tampa, Florida, a location chosen by the Federal Mediators. The National Mediation Board recently determined that more bargaining was warranted and did not approve our request

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12.08.23 – Negotiations Update #43: NMB Denial For Release- Frequently Asked Questions

As you know, the National Mediation Board (NMB) recently denied our request for a 30-day cooling-off period. This news has raised questions, and to provide clarity and transparency, we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the denial.

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11.29.23 – TAKE ACTION! Tell Management To Bring Meaningful Improvements To The Table!

Yesterday, the National Mediation Board denied APFA’s request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. It is clear that American’s proposals do not meet Flight Attendant’s needs. We will not settle for less than what we have earned.

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11.28.23 – Negotiations Update #42: NMB Denies Request for Release

At this time, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied our request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. The Railway Labor Act (RLA) is supposed to protect us, yet here we are, fighting tooth and nail for what we rightfully deserve.

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11.27.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Solidarity And Speaking With One Voice

As we move forward with our fight for the contract we deserve at American Airlines, we will face many challenges and opportunities. One thing is clear: by a 99.47% strike vote, we demonstrated to management that we are united in seeking a fair contract

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11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions

Julie Hedrick, the APFA National President sent a letter to the National Mediation Board on Monday, November 20 requesting a release into a thirty day cooling off period.

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Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Chat APFA

After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

Safety/Security Virtual Town Hall

November 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Chat APFA

After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

Safety/Security Virtual Town Hall

November 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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