Strike Threatens American Airlines as Flight Attendant Union Rejects Latest Offer

The union that represents American Airlines flight attendants is heading towards a strike.

Members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) on Wednesday rejected the latest offer from American. While American CEO Robert Isom said that the offer included a 17% pay boost, AFPA is reportedly seeking a longer-term deal than American offered, along with retroactive pay for “five years of stagnant wages.”

American and the AFPA will meet next week in Washington D.C. with the National Mediation Board in a “last-ditch” effort to try and come to a deal. AFPA has already opened a strike command center in order to keep communication with its members open during negotiations and potential strike actions.

“APFA has committed to Members that a tentative agreement will only be presented if it meets our economic requirements, including retroactive compensation for five years of stagnant wages,” the AFPA said recently. “Given American Airlines management’s inadequate proposals at the bargaining table, all members should be readying themselves for a possible strike.”