American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote To Strike, Though Total Walkout Unlikely

American Airlines flight attendants have voted for the union to arrange a strike.

On Wednesday, the Affiliation of Skilled Flight Attendants introduced that almost all of its members voted in favor of a strike. The choice comes after years of mounting frustrations from combat attendants who’re sad with a slew of circumstances that American has seemingly ignored. One main problem felt among the many whole aviation trade is the shortage of pay will increase. American flight attendants haven’t seen a wage enhance since 2019.

Nonetheless, with 99% of members voting in favor of the Affiliation of Skilled Flight Attendants launching motion in opposition to the airline, it’s unlikely to occur. A full walkout is extraordinarily tough amongst flight attendants. Per the Railway Labor Act, to ensure that a strike to happen, the group must get permission from federal mediators and would then have to attend for 30 days earlier than they might really conduct the walkout. Even when granted approval, Congress and the present U.S. president have the authority to reverse the choice.

American Airlines launched an announcement suggesting that they have been inching nearer to an settlement with the union. Nonetheless, additionally on Wednesday, the APFA members nationwide picketed the corporate’s failure to achieve a deal that can give workers extra protections and higher compensation.

“Our flight attendants are tired of waiting, tired of the delays, and tired of the stall tactics from American Airlines. It’s time that they begin to share their record profits with the flight attendants,” APFA President Julie Hedrick said.