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.