 This agreement was long overdue, said Julie Hedrick, president of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. The APFA represents Americans' 28,000 flight attendants. Hedrick added the package addresses concerns in compensation, work rules, and retroactive pay. She said it was also a result of attendants' endless pickets and more than 99% of them agreeing to strike if necessary. Americans said in a statement it's pleased it has reached a deal the company's proud of and flight attendants deserve.