APFA proposes 6% pay raise, says American Airlines says no

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said Saturday night it had proposed an 18-month contract extension calling for an immediate 6 percent pay raise -- 3 percent retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, and 3 percent at date of contract signing. No other contract provisions would change.

APFA said American Airlines rejected the proposal. Said union president Laura Glading:

"This was an offer that was extremely reasonable and fair. �A solution that would give the flight attendants some much needed, immediate financial relief, and American labor relief. All other items would be postponed in anticipation of American and the industry making an upturn over the next year and a half. It was good for flight attendants and good for American.

"The company said 'No.' No to a minimal realistic wage increase for a workgroup in which many are losing their homes, having difficulty paying their bills, and some are on the verge of filing, or have already filed, bankruptcy. �They say they recognize flight attendants as the face of American, having the most visible and personal contact with customers, yet they will not offer one penny without asking for more concessions."

American did not directly acknowledge the APFA pay proposal in its response. Said spokeswoman Missy Latham:

"American's flight attendants are among the best compensated in the industry. �Our goal in negotiations remains the same - to reach an agreement that provides our flight attendants with enhanced income and good benefits while giving the company the productivity improvements we need to be competitive.

"We continue to look for ways to move the process forward, and remain hopeful that under the guidance of the NMB, we can reach a tentative agreement."

Source: http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/04/apfa-proposes-6-pay-raise-says.html

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