Hotline Archives
10.18.23 – November 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More10.18.23 – APFA Issues Notice of Cease and Desist to AA Management
Earlier this month, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance over management’s decision to disallow wearing APFA t-shirts with the Union logo when attending or traveling to/from training, violating JCBA 16.E. This week, APFA issued a Cease and Desist.
Read More10.13.23 – Layover Safety
APFA has been made aware of global protest/demonstration alerts this weekend. Please expect larger crowds and perhaps road closures near and around layovers. Continue Ready for Action to Take
Read More10.12.23 – 2024 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 3rd
2024 Annual Enrollment runs now through November 3rd at 11:59 p.m. (CT). A printed guide will not be mailed to your home. Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to get started.
Read More10.12.23 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, October 12, 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, promotes screening and prevention of the disease, affecting one in eight women in the United States annually…
Read More10.12.23 – APFA Issues Vote of No Confidence for Brady Byrnes, SVP Inflight
Yesterday, we took a united stand for our rights and dignity as American Airlines Flight Attendants by delivering a letter of no confidence for Brady Byrnes, Senior Vice President, Inflight and Premium Guest Services.
Read More10.11.23 – Negotiations Update #36- APFA’s Economic Counterproposal
At our bargaining session at the end of September, we presented management with comprehensive proposals on all remaining non-economic and economic issues. As we have previously reported, we are at the stage of negotiations where we are working to narrow the issues…
Read More10.10.23 – 2023 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting Final Agenda
This morning, National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2023 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting at APFA Headquarters. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
Read More10.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Reminders
Bidding for the 2023 Holidays is here! While getting ready to bid for November and December, we want to provide some helpful tips that are especially important for the holiday months. In this hotline, we will review the following topics: Position Bidding, Layer Tab and View Pairing Set, Coverage Needed Days, Target Credit Range, the Support Tab and the PBS Guide
Read More10.09.23 – Holiday Pay
Last year, your APFA National and Base Leadership secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) that included permanent contractual improvements to the holiday pay provisions in our JCBA. Just like last year, 2023 Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholder and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.09.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
Thursday, November 16th will be our next systemwide picketing event! Now more than ever, we need everyone to turn out to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract, and we will do what it takes to secure the contract we’ve earned.
Read More10.06.23 – APFA #Solidarity Shop- Place an Order Today!
Not surprisingly, American management’s denial of APFA t-shirts when attending or traveling to/from training has sparked great interest in #solidarity items available from your Union.
Read More10.05.23 – Presidential Grievance Filed Regarding AA’s Violation of JCBA Section 37.G.8
Today, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on management’s violation of the language contained in JCBA 37.G.8, which states: “If the Company agrees that Pilots may not be removed/denied boarding for weight restrictions, then such provision shall apply to Flight Attendants as well.”…
Read More10.04.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event This Evening
A weather event in the DFW area this evening has prompted American Airlines to pre-cancel flights. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling, calculating legalities, Reserve, and more.
Read More10.04.23 – Presidential Grievance Filed: Attire When Attending Or Traveling To/From Training
The Company recently issued a CCI message stating that Flight Attendants may not wear shirts with slogans when deadheading to/from CQ or other training sessions or while attending training. To be clear, a slogan is a distinctive motto, phrase, or statement that conveys a particular message or represents a brand.
Read More10.04.23 – Negotiations Update #35- Sections 30 and 31
An effective grievance and arbitration process is at the heart of our contract. It’s how we enforce our hard-won contract provisions and make sure any discipline issued is fair and for just cause. That’s why fighting for a better grievance and arbitration system has been one of our key priorities in this round of bargaining.
Read More10.03.23 – Celebrating 2023 National Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
We continue to celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of Spanish-speaking Americans throughout National Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month. Join me as we learn a little bit about New York-based Flight Attendant Edwin Rodriguez!
Read More10.02.23 – 2023 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
The APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More10.02.23 – Final Reminder: Required Update to Comply365 effective October 4th
Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of October 4, 2023.
Read More10.01.23 – October 2023 Recognitions
October 2023 Recognitions including Global Diversity Awareness Month, Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Indigenous People’s Day, World Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day, Navami of Durga Puja, Halloween, and more
Read More10.01.23 – November 2023 Bidding Timelines
November 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More9.29.23 – Language Drop Proffer Closes Tomorrow, 9/30
In accordance with JCBA 15.L.1, eligible Flight Attendants who are qualified in one or more foreign language may proffer to drop their language qualification(s). The current proffer closes at 2359 CT on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Read More9.29.23 – Negotiations Town Hall Recording from 9/28/2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall yesterday to discuss the status of negotiations. Watch the recording here
Read More9.28.23 – APFA 9/28/23 Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Beginning Soon
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall today, beginning at 11 a.m. (CT). A recording of this town hall will be posted on the APFA Town Hall page a few days later.
Read More9.28.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Effective Wednesday, October 4
This week a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Read More9.28.23 – Government Shutdown Looming: Call Congress Today
In anticipation that Congress will not be able to pass government funding by midnight on Saturday September 30th, the federal government is preparing to shut down. If Congress does not pass government funding by this deadline, hundreds of thousands of government workers will be furloughed.
Read More9.27.23 – Remembering our Coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix
Yesterday was a tragic and painful day for our Membership– we mourn the loss of coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix and wish for a speedy recovery for a critically injured Los Angeles-based Flight Attendant.
Read More9.26.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Thursday
The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends Thursday. This is your last opportunity during this enrollment period to take advantage of the new Disability product with On the Job Coverage or any other valuable benefits below.
Read More9.26.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Reminder: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT).
Read More9.26.23 – Solidarity: Doing Things Differently
We have been doing many things differently in this round of bargaining here at APFA. Early on, we decided that transparency would be our greatest strength, so we began communicating about what we were proposing and what the company was proposing.
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