Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, April 4th

[Omaha Steve]

(Euless, TX) -- On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold picketing events at ten Flight Attendant bases across the United States. American Flight Attendants are unified and ready for long-awaited contractual improvements to compensation, scheduling, and overall work and life balance.

Earlier this month, APFA invoked the services of the National Mediation Board (NMB) by filing for federal mediation, the next step to reach an agreement as outlined by Section 6 of the Railway Labor Act. A federal mediator assigned by the NMB will set the timing and location of bargaining meetings between APFA and American Airlines.

Contract negotiations are entering a critical phase, and management must hear loudly and clearly that Flight Attendants are ready for contractual improvements.

Our contract became amendable in 2019. Flight Attendants have not received a raise or cost of living increase in over four years.
Flight Attendants have waited years for improvements in critical areas of our contract, including Reserve Duty and Scheduling.
APFA has passed proposals on every contract section, including compensation, vacation, and sick leave.
Our Flight Attendants are unified and ready for long-awaited contractual improvements.


What:
Systemwide Airport Informational Picketing

When:
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
11:00 am- 1:00 pm (local time)

Where:
BOS: Boston/ Logan International Airport, Terminal B West Arrivals, Doors B103-B104.
CLT: Charlotte/ Douglas International Airport, NW corner of Wilkinson Blvd/Josh Birmingham Pkwy intersection.
DCA: Washington National Airport, Terminal 2, ticketing level, North Terrace.
DFW: Dallas/ Ft. Worth International Airport, Terminal A, upper level, door A8.
JFK: New York- John F. Kennedy Airport, T8, departure level outer walkway.
LAX: Los Angeles International Airport, between T4 & Tom Bradley terminal, departures level.
MIA: Miami International Airport, Terminal D, upper level.
ORD: Chicago/ O'Hare International Airport, Departures, between T2 and T3 sidewalk.
PHL: Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal A West.
PHX: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 4, NW side, level 2.

About APFA:
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) represents the 25,000+ Flight Attendants of American Airlines, an airline that consists of aviation professionals with a diverse history brought together from multiple airlines. From APFA’s inception in 1977, the Union has fiercely advocated for the Flight Attendant profession. Our Union has been at the forefront of the fight for workplace equality, legislative affairs, and worker’s rights.