Posts Tagged ‘negotiations’
9.26.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Reminder: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT).
Read More9.26.23 – Solidarity: Doing Things Differently
We have been doing many things differently in this round of bargaining here at APFA. Early on, we decided that transparency would be our greatest strength, so we began communicating about what we were proposing and what the company was proposing.
Read More9.21.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT). Please visit the updated Negotiations webpage on the APFA website for the most up-to-date information.
Read More9.19.23 – Negotiations Update #34- Where We Are/Next Steps/Video Message
With our 99.47% strike vote in hand, we are heading back into federal mediation this week. We plan to present management with a comprehensive counterproposal that will address the remaining priority open issues.
Read More9.13.23 – Negotiations Update #33- Management Returns Economic Proposal
We received management’s initial economic proposal at our last federally mediated session. As part of our transparent negotiations, we are including details of the proposal in this hotline.
Read More9.06.23 – Negotiations Update #32
We made some movement in our last two mediated bargaining talks. Our meetings in DFW this week are September 6th-8th. As indicated previously, management has committed to providing us with an economic proposal this week.
Read More8.31.23 – Negotiations Update #31: Sending a Powerful Message
Yesterday, we made it clear to American management that we are fired up, unified, and standing together for a contract with significant improvements to compensation, retirement, scheduling flexibility, and more. This strong strike authorization vote is a powerful tool necessary to reach an agreement.
Read More8.30.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Authorize Union To Call A Strike
EULESS, Texas (Aug. 30, 2023) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) announced the results of members’ vote to authorize a strike if American Airlines refuses to agree to reasonable contract terms.
Read More8.27.23 – Cast Your Vote Today/ Picketing Locations
A strong strike authorization vote sends a strong message to management: We Are Ready for significant contract improvements which recognizes our contributions to the success of American Airlines. Cast your vote today.
Read More8.24.23 – Negotiations Update #30: The Fight Continues!
As the August 29th deadline to vote for strike authorization approaches, we want to outline some of the key things at stake in this round of bargaining. The Pilots just ratified their agreement which provides 46% wage increases over the duration of the contract. It’s our turn and We Are Ready!
Read More8.08.23 – Strike Authorization Vote Open Through August 29th
Have you voted in the strike authorization vote? Password resets/ other strike vote-related questions
Read More8.05.23 – A Message From Your APFA Base Presidents- August 5, 2023
Please join your local base leadership by sending a strong message that we demand an industry-leading contract recognizing our contributions to the success of American Airlines.
Read More8.02.23 – Negotiations Update #29: Management’s Proposed Concessions In Section 10: Scheduling
American Airlines Management is proposing concessions in scheduling which would significantly undermine our working conditions. We have been very clear at the bargaining table that we will not agree to concessions. These proposals are unacceptable.
Read More7.23.23 – Negotiations Update #28: Illegal Self-Help Tactics
As negotiations intensify, we must be careful on social media about how we talk about negotiations and how to pressure the Company. Under the Railway Labor Act, we cannot engage in “self-help” until the National Mediation Board releases us following a thirty-day cooling-off period.
Read More7.21.23 – July 19th, 2023 Negotiations Town Hall Recording
Your APFA Negotiating Committee recently hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall to discuss the status of negotiations.
Read More7.21.23 – Negotiations Update #27
Your negotiations team met the week of July 11th -13th in DFW in our second week of mediated bargaining. As we previously reported, at our first mediated session, we made some headway. At this session, progress ground to a halt.
Read More7.19.23 – Today’s APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Will Begin Shortly
Beginning at 1pm (CT) today, your APFA Negotiating Committee will be hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall. The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.19.23 – Video Update: What is a Strike Authorization Vote?
This week, the APFA Board of Directors unanimously authorized your APFA Negotiating Committee to conduct a strike authorization vote. The strike authorization vote will open on July 28th and will close on August 29th
Read More7.18.23 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19th, from 1 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.18.23 – An Important Video Message From Your National President: July 18, 2023
A Message From Your National President Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Yesterday the APFA Board of Directors, comprised of your Base Presidents, unanimously voted to conduct a strike authorization vote. It’s time…
Read More7.17.23 – An Important Video Update From Your Negotiating Committee: July 17, 2023
After passing all sections of the Contract and entering federal mediation, your APFA Negotiating Committee recommends that your APFA Board of Directors approve a strike authorization vote (SAV) by the Membership.
Read More7.14.23 – Negotiations Update #26
In an important milestone in our push to win an industry-leading contract for Flight Attendants, we held our first bargaining sessions with federal mediators from the National Mediation Board during the last week of June.
Read More7.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, July 19th, from 1 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.10.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: August 30th
On Wednesday, August 30th, join picket lines across the system as we continue to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract.
Read More7.07.23 – Video Update: Securing the Contract We Have Earned
Timothy Legeros, Miami-based Negotiating Committee Member, talks about how to show support for a contract that reflects our value to American Airlines.
Read More7.05.23 – Video Update: The Importance of Being Dues Current
APFA National Treasurer Erik Harris discusses the importance of becoming dues current and a new option to make a payment arrangement.
Read More6.26.23 – Video Update: Why Do Negotiations Take So Long?
Why Do Negotiations Take So Long? Monday, June 26, 2023 Obtaining a contract under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) can take a while. Reese Cole, ORD-based Flight Attendant and Member…
Read More6.24.23 – Video Update: Federal Mediation Begins Next Week
Next week, federal mediators assigned by the National Mediation Board will join our negotiations. Susan Wroble, ORD-based Flight Attendant and Member of your Negotiating Committee provides a video update on what lies ahead.
Read More6.23.23 – TAKE ACTION! AA Flight Attendants Deserve Better!
One of the open issues in negotiations is the commuter policy. While we have secured some improvements, we still have not reached agreement. With all the base closings and reductions, many Flight Attendants are forced to commute, and management needs to hear from all Flight Attendants that we deserve an improved commuter policy.
Read More6.15.23 – Negotiations Update #25
After a briefing with your APFA Base Presidents, your Negotiating Committee passed a reserve proposal to the company intending to lower the number of years Flight Attendants are required to serve reserve.
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