negotiations

8.30.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #11: Questions From the Road Part III

Friday, August 30, 2024 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #11 Questions From the Road- Part III In this hotline: Frequently Asked Questions, including: Moving through the pay scale New Flex/Golden day…

7.31.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #2: Boarding Pay

One of the questions we receive is, “Why can’t we just take the boarding pay as regular wages?” First, that is not what was negotiated. Flight Attendants provided clear direction that securing boarding pay was a priority in this contract.

7.28.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update: Total Economic Value

When we negotiate contracts, we negotiate against the company regarding the total economic value. Our goal is to get the most money in Flight Attendants’ paychecks while the company focuses on the overall cost.

7.27.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Next Week

On Wednesday, July 31, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT), your APFA Negotiating Committee will host a virtual town hall to review the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement. Login instructions will be sent out next week.

7.24.24 – Verify Your Address on File With APFA

To ensure that we have your correct address for mailing the 2024 Tentative Agreement Booklets, please take a moment to verify your address on file with APFA.

7.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Call Center

The APFA Strike Command Center officially concluded its operations yesterday at 5 p.m. (CT). After next week’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee briefing, we will announce the opening of the 2024 Tentative Agreement Call Center.

7.19.24 – Flight Attendant Union and American Airlines Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

EULESS, TX– (July 19, 2024) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines reached a tentative contract agreement after a final week of bargaining.

7.19.24 – Negotiations Update #67: Tentative Agreement Reached

We are pleased to announce that after negotiating this week in Phoenix, we have secured a Tentative Agreement that addresses our concerns on critical areas of compensation, retroactive pay, contractual improvements, and preserving our hard-won work rules.

7.09.24 – Negotiations Update #66: Negotiations Continue The Week Of July 15, 2024

Since the beginning of May, APFA and American Airlines management have been engaged in extensive mediation to reach an agreement. In this negotiations update, we will provide more information on the bargaining status and the steps moving forward to reach an agreement.

7.01.24 – Negotiations Update #65: Progress Made in Talks; Agreement Not Reached

As we previously reported, on Friday, in a very rare move and with one day’s notice, the National Mediation Board (NMB) ordered APFA and AA management to Washington, D.C., for further negotiations to attempt to reach an agreement.

6.30.24 – Negotiations Update #64: Talks Continue in Washington, D.C.

Negotiations between the APFA and AA went late into the evening yesterday at the offices of the National Mediation Board. Talks are ongoing as we continue the fight for the contract we deserve.

6.28.24 – Negotiations Update #63: APFA and AA Called to Washington, D.C.

This morning, National Mediation Board (NMB) Board Members requested leaders from the APFA and AA Negotiating Committees return to Washington, D.C., for a meeting tomorrow (Saturday, June 29, 2024).

6.20.24 – Negotiations Update #62: Negotiations Conclude With No Agreement

Weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board ended without an agreement. We do not believe further negotiations will be scheduled prior to the National Mediation Board determining to release the parties into a thirty-day cooling-off period.

6.14.24 – Negotiations Update #61: Negotiations Continue Next Week

This week, we continued our struggle for our contract at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. At the beginning of our mediation session, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joined our talks with all three NMB members.

6.13.24 – Negotiations Update #60: Negotiating Committee Update From Washington, D.C.

The National Mediation Board has directed the parties to continue bargaining tomorrow (Friday). Your Negotiating Committee continues our fight for a fair contract and will provide more details as they become available.

6.12.24 – 32 U.S. Senators Urge NMB To Resolve Prolonged Contract Negotiations

Sen. Sanders and 31 Senators Call on National Mediation Board to End Delays and Allow Airline Workers to Strike If Agreements Can’t Be Reached. Today, 32 U.S. Senators wrote to the National Mediation Board (NMB)

6.05.24 – Negotiations Update #59: Immediate Call To Action!/ APFA Board Of Directors Statement

Click here for an immediate call to action! Send a letter to CEO Robert Isom telling him that “My Union Speaks for Me!”.

6.05.24 – Negotiations Update #58: Management Negotiates Directly With Flight Attendants

Yesterday afternoon, AA management approached APFA with a proposal to increase pay rates by 17%, effective June 1st, 2024, without reaching an agreement on our contract.

6.03.24 – Negotiations Update #57: Negotiations Scheduled For The Week Of June 10th, 2024

As communicated last week, the National Mediation Board signaled that they would call APFA and American Airlines back to the table for a last-ditch effort in the next two weeks to try and come to a deal.

5.31.24 – Negotiations Update #56: Intensive Mediation Concludes | Flight Attendants Prepare For A Strike

Two weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C., failed to produce an agreement with American Airlines. These sessions followed three weeks of mediation in DFW.

5.25.24 – Negotiations Update #55: Update from Washington, D.C.

Your negotiations team finished the first two days of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. On Thursday morning, the parties held separate status conferences with the members of the NMB, followed by negotiations on Thursday and Friday.

5.23.24 – Illegal Work Slowdowns, Stoppages, And Other Concerted Activity Under The Railway Labor Act

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.

5.20.24 – Negotiations Update #54: Bargaining Moves To Washington, D.C.

This week, your negotiating committee heads to Washington, D.C., for intensive mediation in the offices of the National Mediation Board. The mediation sessions take place Thursday and Friday of this week and Tuesday to Friday next week.

5.15.24 – Negotiations Update #53

APFA and American Airlines Management concluded three weeks of federal mediation yesterday in DFW. Yesterday afternoon, as our string of negotiation dates ended, the parties were directed to meet at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB)

5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board

Yesterday, Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) sent this bipartisan letter to the National Mediation Board, which included the signatures of 178 members of Congress.

5.13.24 – Has Your Representative Signed The Letter To The NMB? Last Day To Call!

Today is the last day that your Representative can sign on to the letter that urges the National Mediation Board (NMB) to enforce deadlines in contract negotiations.

5.10.24 – Save The Date: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day Of Action: Thursday, June 13, 2024

We’re kicking off this red hot Solidarity Summer with a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action to demand our contracts. Airline executives have had no problem dolling out massive raises for themselves.

5.08.24 – A Message From Your Negotiating Committee – Wednesday, May 8th

Watch a video message from your negotiating committee

5.08.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Bring Contract Fight To The White House

American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), are calling on the White House and Congressional leaders to urge the National Mediation Board to utilize all provisions of the Railway Labor Act

4.30.24 – Taking Our Fight to the White House: Join a Picket Near You

American Airlines Flight Attendants have been working for five years without a renewed contract, and management continues to delay a serious offer to complete 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.

4.24.24 – 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.

4.15.24 – 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.

4.11.24 – 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.

4.11.24 – 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.

3.19.24 – 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.

3.15.24 – 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.

2.10.24 – 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

2.06.24 – 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.

1.25.24 – 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

11.20.23 – 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.

11.17.23 – 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.

11.15.23 – 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.

11.03.23 – 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.

10.24.23 – 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.

10.11.23 – 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…

10.09.23 – 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.

10.04.23 – 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.

9.29.23 – 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

9.28.23 – 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.

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).

9.26.23 – 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.

9.21.23 – 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.

9.19.23 – 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.

9.13.23 – 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.

9.06.23 – 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.

8.31.23 – 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.

8.30.23 – 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.

8.27.23 – 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.

8.24.23 – 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!

8.08.23 – Strike Authorization Vote Open Through August 29th

Have you voted in the strike authorization vote? Password resets/ other strike vote-related questions

8.05.23 – 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.

8.02.23 – 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.

7.23.23 – 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.

7.21.23 – July 19th, 2023 Negotiations Town Hall Recording

Your APFA Negotiating Committee recently hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall to discuss the status of negotiations.

7.21.23 – 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.

7.19.23 – 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.

7.19.23 – 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

7.18.23 – 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.

7.18.23 – 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…

7.17.23 – 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.

7.14.23 – 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.

7.12.23 – 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.

7.10.23 – 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.

7.07.23 – 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.

7.05.23 – 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.

6.26.23 – 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…

6.24.23 – 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.

6.23.23 – 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.

6.15.23 – 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.

5.25.23 – APFA Membership Meeting and Negotiations Town Hall Recordings

APFA recently hosted a virtual Membership Meeting, which included pertinent topics from your APFA Department Chairs and Committees. View the videos

5.19.23 – Pilots Reach Agreement in Principle (AIP)

As reported in the press, Pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA) reached an agreement in principle with American Airlines management after long fought negotiations. We congratulate APA on reaching an agreement, subject to finalizing language and Pilot ratification.

5.18.23 – Join the APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Today at 2pm CDT

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall today, from 2 pm until 3 pm CDT.

5.17.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Tomorrow, May 18th

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, May 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

5.17.23 – Must Read: Bargaining Update

We are in the advanced stages of bargaining with American Airlines. APFA passed our economic proposal to the company on March 7th, 2023.

5.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, May 18th

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, May 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

4.14.23 – Negotiations Update #23

Thank you to everyone every who joined us on the picket line throughout the system on April 4th. The “We Are Ready!” luggage tags are in the mail to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA.

4.06.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – March 30, 2023

Negotiations virtual town hall recording from March 30, 2023 is now available to watch.

4.05.23 – “We Are Ready!”- Luggage Tags Arriving at Your Home

Last week, APFA Headquarters sent two “We Are Ready!” luggage tags to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA. These luggage tags are another way to show our commitment to continue the fight to secure the contract that we deserve.

3.30.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Soon!

Join us for the virtual Negotiations Town Hall today at 1:00pm CT.

3.23.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Tomorrow, 3/30/23

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.21.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, March 30, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.09.23 – Negotiations Update #22- Economic Proposal

On Tuesday, March 7th, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented an economic proposal to the company. Our comprehensive economic proposal includes all remaining sections of the agreement including Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Other Benefits, Training, and Profit Sharing

3.04.23 – Negotiations Update #21

We bargained with the Company in January and February. During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling and Section 12– Reserve.

3.03.23 – APFA Files for Federal Mediation

Today, APFA filed for federal mediation in our contract talks. As we previously discussed, federal mediation is part of the process for reaching an agreement under the Railway Labor Act.

2.26.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – February 23, 2023

Watch the recorded February 23, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall.

2.23.23 – Feb 23, 2023: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will begin today at 1:00pm CST.

2.22.23 – Negotiations Update: Our Next Steps in Bargaining

We are entering a critical period of our bargaining for a new contract. We have bargained over all the non-economic sections of the agreement and will soon pass our economic proposals across the table.

2.22.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Tomorrow, February 23, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, February 23rd, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee…

2.08.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, February 23, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, February 23rd, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

1.18.23 – January 2023 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will be held today, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT).

1.17.23 – CAT Member Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 The Contract ACTION Team Member only town hall will take place today, at 1:00 pm CST. As a reminder, a full membership town hall is scheduled for January 18th, at…

1.17.23 – Reminder! Tomorrow: APFA Negotiations Town Hall

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

Negotiations Town Hall

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

1.05.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

12.28.22 – Negotiations Update #20

Negotiations continued in November and December. During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling. APFA also passed our opening proposal on Section 12 – Reserve.

9.14.22 – Contract ACTION Update/ Upcoming Solidarity Events

We must maximize our power. Our power is in our numbers, and we fully intend to stand together across Unions in solidarity.

8.13.22 – Negotiations Update #16

Saturday, August 13, 2022 Negotiations Update #16 Negotiations continued in DFW on July 19th and 21st and this week. During these sessions, we furthered discussions on Section 10 – Scheduling. As mentioned…

6.06.22 – Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap

Monday, June 6, 2022 Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, The Contract ACTION Team met with our APFA Negotiating Committee on Thursday, May 26th,…

5.31.22 – Negotiations Update #14 – JCBA Sections 30 and 31

One of the key subjects of bargaining over the last several months has been the broken grievance and arbitration procedures at American Airlines. The problems are clear: contract issues not getting resolved at the local level, and a grievance and arbitrator procedure that leaves important issues unresolved.

5.28.22 – Negotiations Update #13

We continued discussions with Management on Section 14- International Flying, Section 11-Hours of Service, Section 30- Dispute Resolution and Grievance Procedure, and Section 31 – System Board of Adjustment. This week we reached an agreement on three items Hours of Service: standby duty day limitations, ODAN duty day limitations, and voluntary extension (VE).

5.14.22 – Negotiations Update #12

During this session, we continued discussion with the company on Section 14- International Flying. We also opened and passed a proposal on Section 11-Hours of Service. In the International Section, the Company is proposing to be able to reduce IPD rest down to ten hours in actual operations. Currently, the Company must provide 14 hours of rest on IPD layovers, which cannot be reduced.