Aeromexico Flight Attendants Call Off Strike After Reaching Labor Deal

The Mexican Association of Flight Attendants (ASSA) announced on social media that a strike scheduled for June 1st has been averted. This decision follows the union's General Assembly, which approved a revised contract and salary proposal negotiated over several weeks. The agreement was reached through collaborative work sessions involving the flight attendants' representatives, Aeromexico, and labor authorities, successfully preventing a work stoppage.

Key points of the approved proposal include a general salary increase of 4.16% and a 4% adjustment to per diems for specific routes. The agreement also extends the retirement and pension clauses for two years under Contract A and establishes a new five-year term for flight attendants under Contract B. Furthermore, the proposal includes enhancements to various contractual benefits aimed at gradually narrowing the gap between the two employment schemes.

Looking ahead, the agreement mandates a biennial review, ensuring a salary increase equivalent to inflation plus 0.5% for 2027. If inflation reaches or exceeds 6%, the parties are obligated to renegotiate this percentage. ASSA credited its leadership, headed by General Secretary Rafael Munguía Almeida, and the active participation of flight attendants in assemblies for this outcome.

Despite averting the strike, the General Assembly remains in permanent session to oversee the established labor procedures. The full proposal will be submitted for a personal, free, direct, and secret vote by all workers once the dates are set and the revision project is communicated. The pact, announced on International Flight Attendant Day, was recognized by ASSA as a testament to the unity and commitment of its workforce.