American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Pay Raises, Right to Strike
New Flight Attendants Start at $27,000 per Year
New flight attendants at American Airlines start at $27,000 per year, according to the company's website. This is significantly lower than the average starting salary for flight attendants, which is $43,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight Attendants Protest for New Contracts and Pay Raises
Flight attendants at American Airlines have been holding picket signs and rallies in protest of the company's new contracts and pay raises. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) is demanding a new contract with American Airlines that includes a pay raise, better working conditions, and the right to strike.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Picket Nationwide
American Airlines flight attendants are picketing at airports across the country as they fight for a fair contract. The APFA is urging its members to vote down the company's latest contract offer, which includes a 2% pay raise and no improvements to working conditions.
Flight Attendants Demand Right to Strike
The APFA is also demanding that American Airlines flight attendants be given the right to strike. This right is currently illegal under federal law. However, the APFA is arguing that flight attendants should be given the same rights as other workers to collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions.
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