Posts Tagged ‘negotiations’
4.25.24 – Corporate Greed Soars at American Airlines
Just weeks after releasing the 2023 AA proxy statement, showing significant increases in CEO Robert Isom’s pay and benefits, American Airlines today reported a loss for the first quarter of 2024 while generating record first-quarter revenue of 12.6 billion and predicting a full-year profit.
Read More4.24.24 – Reminder: Illegal Self-Help Tactics
Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), we are prohibited from resorting to “self-help” until the National Mediation Board officially releases us and after the thirty-day cooling-off period concludes.
Read More4.15.24 – Negotiations Update #52: April 15, 2024
On March 13th, APFA met with the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) at a formal status conference to brief the Board members on the status of our bargaining and to discuss our request for a release.
Read More4.11.24 – Save The Date! Systemwide Informational Picketing: Thursday, May 9th, 2024!
American Airlines must finalize a contract that addresses the current economic environment without further delay. We will keep the pressure on management and our fight at the forefront of the public and the media.
Read More4.11.24 – Call to Action! No More Stalled Negotiations!
Over 100,000 Flight Attendants are in drawn-out negotiations across the industry. But without a credible strike threat, airline management is perfectly happy to prolong negotiations for years.
Read More3.19.24 – Negotiations Update #51: Mediated Negotiations Continue
Last week, in conjunction with our status conference with the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, D.C., we held mediated negotiations with the Company on Tuesday, March 12, and Thursday, March 14.
Read More3.15.24 – Negotiations Update #50: National Mediation Board Status Conference Update
On Wednesday, March 13th, your negotiating committee met with members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) to update them on the status of our bargaining for a fair contract at American Airlines.
Read More2.10.24 – Negotiations Update #49 / Strike Preparation / Day of Action
This week in negotiations, we further narrowed the issues, focusing on Deadheading and certain issues in Scheduling. We agreed on some Deadheading provisions that will allow Flight Attendants to self-book alternative deadhead travel
Read More2.06.24 – Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action: February 13, 2024
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Flight Attendants across the industry will picket in uniform at more than 30 worldwide airports to demand that management get serious about negotiating fair Flight Attendant contracts.
Read More1.25.24 – Negotiations Update #48: NMB Status Conference
Last week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.
Read More1.19.24 – 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.
Read More1.19.24 – 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.
Read More1.16.24 – 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.
Read More12.18.23 – 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.
Read More12.09.23 – 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
Read More12.08.23 – 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.
Read More11.29.23 – 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.
Read More11.28.23 – 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.
Read More11.27.23 – 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
Read More11.20.23 – 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.
Read More11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting that APFA and the Company be released into a thirty-day cooling-off period.
Read More11.17.23 – Negotiations Update #38: An Update on This Week’s Bargaining
Your APFA Negotiating Committee met this week with the Company in federal mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB). As we indicated in our previous hotline, we have set this week as a deadline for the Company to make significant movement toward reaching an agreement.
Read More11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!
Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014. Management must respond meaningfully at the bargaining table this week, or we are prepared to move the process forward.
Read More11.03.23 – Reminder: Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
We are fully prepared to reach an agreement with management, but we are willing to do what it takes to push this bargaining forward, including requesting a release for a strike.
Read More10.24.23 – Negotiations Update #37: APFA BOD To Convene To Approve A Request For Release
Company negotiators showed up to our last bargaining session in Dallas/Ft Worth with no responses to our comprehensive economic and non-economic packages. In fact, they had no proposals for us.
Read More10.11.23 – Negotiations Update #36- APFA’s Economic Counterproposal
At our bargaining session at the end of September, we presented management with comprehensive proposals on all remaining non-economic and economic issues. As we have previously reported, we are at the stage of negotiations where we are working to narrow the issues…
Read More10.09.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
Thursday, November 16th will be our next systemwide picketing event! Now more than ever, we need everyone to turn out to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract, and we will do what it takes to secure the contract we’ve earned.
Read More10.04.23 – Negotiations Update #35- Sections 30 and 31
An effective grievance and arbitration process is at the heart of our contract. It’s how we enforce our hard-won contract provisions and make sure any discipline issued is fair and for just cause. That’s why fighting for a better grievance and arbitration system has been one of our key priorities in this round of bargaining.
Read More9.29.23 – Negotiations Town Hall Recording from 9/28/2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall yesterday to discuss the status of negotiations. Watch the recording here
Read More9.28.23 – APFA 9/28/23 Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Beginning Soon
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall today, beginning at 11 a.m. (CT). A recording of this town hall will be posted on the APFA Town Hall page a few days later.
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)