flight attendants Aeromexico They rejected the 2.6 percent salary increase proposed by the airline, so if an agreement is not reached, flight attendants could assert their right to strike starting June 1.
In addition to the rejection of the salary increasethe Union Association of Aviation Flight Attendants (ASSA) opposed the reduction of breaks in long range flights -Europe and Asia-, which would be reduced by half, when passing from 48 to 24 hours.
The union association explained that Nor will he approve the reduction of breaks based on why you are “They directly affect the quality of life and put the health of crew members and passengers at risk.”.
On the other hand, the ASSA assured that there are positive points in the negotiation, which would allow reduce the wage gap and improve the working conditions of flight attendants hired after September 17, 2014.
“The proposal for a comprehensive modification of the Collective Bargaining Contract was unanimously rejected by 385 flight attendants during the Assembly held this May 8, at the union headquarters,” the association stated.
During the pandemic, Aeroméxico agreed with workers not to modify collective contracts until 2024the year in which the company set the recovery point for its finances after entering the financial restructuring process under Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States.
The flight attendants indicated that they will continue negotiating with the company, Therefore, it is expected that, in the following days, the work tables will resume to reach a labor agreement.
