Union rejects American Airlines' latest proposal offering 17% wage hikes
CHICAGO - The Association of Professional Flight Attendants , which represents over 23,000 American flight attendants, said on Wednesday that it unanimously rejects the latest proposal from American Airlines (NASDAQ:
The union said the latest offer of a raise comes without reaching an agreement on a complete contract, adding that"American Airlines Flight Attendants want and need a complete contract addressing all our concerns." The current round of negotiations started in January 2020 but was paused at the height of the pandemic. Talks resumed in June 2021.
American Airlines' flight attendants say they have not had a pay raise in over five years and have asked for an immediate raise of about 33%. Union officials say flight attendants have endured a lot since the pandemic - notably unruly passengers resisting the controversial mask mandate on planes.
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