The Concession Stand is Closed

APA needs to make crystal clear to AA management that the concession stand is CLOSED. We are over eight years into a Collective Bargaining Agreement which originated in bankruptcy. Every aspect of our contract needs to be carefully considered and improved upon, not just pay. APA needs to carefully digest what Delta pilots have achieved in their new CBA, then adopt those parts that will mesh with how AA is run. Then, we need to address the bankruptcy portions of our contract and improve them. Delta has proven that it can be done. It is the duty of the APA Board of directors to steer and guide the Union and the Negotiating Committee. Your domicile reps will be the ones to work on the Board to bring you the contract you deserve, or not. I believe the time is ripe for change at the Board level. We need a better and stronger Board to represent you, the membership. We need the Board to bring you a contract that you will be proud of, to bring you a career that you will be proud of. The way to do that is to stop the sniping and lashing out in ones and twos. We need an end to the sound bites. We need resolution and unity. Make no mistake. Your vote matters. Vote like your career depends on it!