American Airlines' cabin crew reject 17pc wage hike

BTN News

Friday, 07 June 2024

US labour union the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) that represents American Airlines crew has rejected a 17 per cent wage hike. 

The union says its members have been told to prepare for a strike as the two sides meet with federal mediators next week for a last-ditch effort to get a deal done.

If the two parties don’t reach an agreement, a release by federal mediators would be triggered, a process that takes several weeks.

"We presented APFA with an offer of 17 per cent immediately and a new formula to increase profit sharing,” the airline said.

Julie Hedrick, the union’s national president, said it wants a longer-term deal.