This week, thousands of Flight Attendants from across the industry showed up in full force to make history. We stood in complete solidarity, leaving no room for doubt, and demanded the contracts we’ve rightfully earned. Our strong and unified voice sent a powerful message to management industrywide that we are done being undervalued and underappreciated. We won’t tolerate their stall tactics and disrespect any longer. We stand firm and will do whatever it takes to get a contract with the pay and work rule improvements we deserve. Management can no longer ignore our demands or play games with our livelihoods. We’ve made it clear that we won’t back down–our voices will be heard and our contracts secured.
We are grateful for the unwavering support and solidarity shown by Flight Attendants, pilots, labor groups, family, friends, community members, State and Local Labor Federations, union members from different industries, and public officials who joined us on the picket lines this week. Our Negotiating Committee and Master Executive Council (MEC) stand firm in our commitment to fight for fair and just treatment for all workers, and we will continue to demand the respect and dignity we deserve.
Together, we are an unstoppable force that will not rest until we receive what we rightfully deserve. Our unwavering determination has already shown management that we are not to be underestimated. We will continue to fight until we secure a contract that truly reflects our value, and we will not settle for anything less.
Strike Authorization Vote
Our fight for an industry-leading agreement has reached a major milestone with the announcement of our strike vote results. A resounding 99.48% of Flight Attendants voted in favor of authorizing a strike, which empowers AFA leadership to call a strike if management fails to agree to significant improvements. With over 93% of eligible Flight Attendants participating in the vote, the results demonstrate our unity and strength.
With the full support of our Flight Attendants behind them, our Negotiating Committee will now return to the bargaining table armed with a clear and assertive message that we are tired of management’s stalling and excuses. It is now up to management to come to the table with the necessary improvements to reach an agreement and deliver the contract we have rightfully earned.
Now that Members have authorized a strike, we can request a release from the National Mediation Board, leading to a 30-day “cooling off” period and strike deadline. Our trademarked strike strategy, known as CHAOS™ or Create Havoc Around Our System™, would then be at our disposal. With CHAOS™, a strike could occur without notice to management or passengers and could affect the entire system or a single flight.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and stand in resounding solidarity in our fight for an industry-leading contract.
Media Coverage
NBC Nightly News: Flight Attendants on the Picket Line
NPR: Flight attendants on why they’re picketing
Travel Pulse: Alaska Airlines Negotiating New Flight Attendant Contract
Reuters: Alaska Air flight attendants authorize strike for first time in three decades
AFOX Business: Alaska Air flight attendants authorize strike for first time in over 30 years
Simple Flying: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Vote To Strike For The First Time In 30 Years
The Epoch Times: Alaska Airlines flight attendants vote to strike for the first time in 30 years
Travel and Tour World: Alaska Airlines sees a positive outlook for flight attendant contracts
KarryOn: Coast to coast: dozens of U.S. airports hit with flight attendant picket protests
Forbes: Here’s Why Thousands Of Flight Attendants Are Threatening To Strike
The Independent: Flight attendants across the US join pickets on ‘day of action’
FoxLiveNow: Why don’t flight attendants earn their hourly pay during boarding?
Travel Weekly: Flight attendants protest at airports across America
Travel Pulse: Flight Attendants at Airports Across US Picketing Over Contract Issues
BNN Breaking News: Flight Attendants Unite for Fair Contracts and Higher Wages
Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage flight attendants stage demonstration at Ted Stevens airport
Anchorage Daily News: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike for first time in 3 decades
Must Read Alaska: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike: ‘Pay us, or CHAOS!’
ABC 7 LA: Flight attendants hold protest at LAX, nationwide as part of ‘day of action’
Fox 13 Portland: Alaska airlines overwhelmingly votes to authorize strike
Axios Portland: Airline workers picket outside Portland airport for better pay
KOIN: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike as workers picket outside PDX
KATU: Flight attendants picket outside Portland International Airport
The Oregonian: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike; here’s what happens next
Portland Business Journal: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike
KGW 8: Alaska Airlines flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
FOX12: Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike
Axios San Diego: Flight attendants picket San Diego International amid contract negotiations
KOMO News: Sea-Tac flight attendants protest for fair pay, better working conditions
KIRO 7 News: Seattle flight attendants to join global picket as unions fight for better pay
KXL: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Vote To Authorize A Strike
ABC 7: Flight attendants demonstrate at SFO as part of global ‘Day of Action’
NBC Bay Area: Flight attendants picket outside SFO, part of nationwide action
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