American Airlines and its flight attendants have reached a contract agreement, as announced by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. This news comes after negotiations were held in Phoenix, indicating a close deal that needed finalizing. The agreement addresses concerns such as compensation, retro pay, and contractual improvements. Specific details of the agreement are yet to be disclosed, but the union will brief their members soon. The negotiation process involved significant raises, with a focus on addressing the erosion of wages due to inflation since the last pay increase in 2019. Both parties are pleased with the outcome, and the agreement is expected to bring immediate financial and quality-of-life improvements to the flight attendants. This positive development sets a new benchmark for future negotiations within the airline industry.
Vocabulary List:
- Agreement /əˈɡriː.mənt/ (noun): A mutual arrangement typically in written form between two or more parties.
- Negotiations /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/ (noun): The process of discussing something in order to reach an agreement.
- Compensation /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən/ (noun): Something typically money awarded to someone in recognition of loss suffering or injury.
- Improvements /ɪmˈpruːvmənts/ (noun): A change or addition that enhances the quality or value of something.
- Erosion /ɪˈroʊʒən/ (noun): The gradual destruction or diminution of something particularly in reference to wages or benefits.
- Benchmark /ˈbɛnʧˌmɑːrk/ (noun): A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
