NEGOTIATIONS AT A GLANCE

Expedited Sessions Began
6/10/08
Standard Sessions Began
9/10/08
Mediated Sessions Began
1/22/09
Total Bargaining Sessions Held
122
Tentative Agreements Reached
28
Contract Items Outstanding
11


TBD

Click here for highlighted information about key company proposals – which could change as the bargaining process continues – as well as information about the articles on which the parties have tentatively agreed.

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATES

MAY
21

The company and APFA continued mediated negotiations in Washington, D.C., this week, with Senior Mediator Pat Sims. The company’s proposal significantly moved toward APFA in several areas including compensation, hours of service and healthcare. While the teams did not reach an agreement during this session, the company remains committed to the process and continues to believe a negotiated agreement is the best outcome for both parties. We are awaiting next steps from the NMB. MORE

MAR
3

The last five days of negotiations concluded Wednesday, March 3, as scheduled by the mediator. The company presented a comprehensive proposal that significantly moved toward APFA in several areas of the contract, including compensation where the company offered structural increases. The parties are awaiting next steps from the mediator, and look forward to continuing to bargain when the mediator establishes the next set of dates. MORE

JAN
21

This week, the American and APFA negotiating teams met with Senior Mediator Zachery Jones to continue their discussions. The company remains committed to the process and is ready to move ahead with any proposal that makes good economic and operational sense. We look forward to resuming mediated discussions with APFA February 27 – March 3 in Washington, D.C. MORE

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