Dear Union Members,
We are writing to inform you that leadership representatives from the unions representing American Airlines employees — APA, APFA, the CWA-IBT Association, PAFCA, and the TWU/IAM Association —convened this week to discuss concerns regarding the company’s trailing financial performance relative to our competitors. The summit participants also explored ways to strengthen our collective position.
This landmark union leadership summit reflects our unified commitment to protecting our members, improving working conditions, and securing a more prosperous future for us and for American Airlines while demanding increased management accountability. We are committed to maintaining a cohesive, coordinated labor coalition to address the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Topics discussed include:
- The impact of management’s peer-trailing financial performance on employees and other stakeholders and on American Airlines’ operational performance.
- Cross-union solidarity and coordinated advocacy.
- Increased labor inclusion and increased management transparency and accountability.
- Joint proposals for operational and service improvements that include greater employee empowerment and enhanced employee protections.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward a more unified, impactful labor movement at American Airlines.
CALL TO ACTION: We urge all members to stay engaged, informed, and united. Attend upcoming union meetings, and share your experiences, concerns, and ideas with your elected representatives. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our workplace and our airline.
The unions will reconvene on Oct. 23 at APA headquarters in Fort Worth to continue this critical dialogue.