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3.14.24 – 4Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
4Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 14, 2024 The Fourth Quarter 2023 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, February 22, 2024. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More3.14.24 – APFA Virtual Retirement and Financial Seminar Recordings
On February 15, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Topics included: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Read More3.13.24 – Vice President SBA (Grievance) Update
We would like to provide you with some updates to some of the Presidential Grievances filed by APFA. A Presidential Grievance is a dispute between APFA and the company involving any action of the company affecting all Flight Attendants.
Read More3.12.24 – APFA EAP and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)
As Flight Attendants, we all play a vital role as first responders. Both your safety and well-being are of the utmost importance both to APFA and to the APFA EAP committee.
Read More3.12.24 – Secondary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Due to the Primary Vacation Award error that impacted the PHL base, the Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13, at 1200 (CT).
Read More3.11.24 – Reminder: Willingness-To-Serve For Ad Hoc To The Executive Committee
The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) posted on the APFA website for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee, Place #5.
Read More3.10.24 – PBS Bidding Updates and Reminders
As PBS bidding opens for the April 2024 bid month, we want to provide some important bidding updates and reminders. The company recently communicated that a change was made to the Prefer/Avoid Aircraft properties.
Read More3.09.24 – Daylight Saving Time 2024: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 am local time. The Sunshine Protection Act is a proposed United States federal law that would make daylight saving time permanent.
Read More3.09.24 – 2024 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda
The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 19-21, 2024, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
Read More3.09.24 – Secondary Vacation Bidding Extended
As many of you know, there was an error in the Primary Vacation Award that impacted the PHL base. This error was uncovered by Flight Attendants and was immediately escalated to the company.
Read More3.08.24 – A Message of Solidarity From Your National Officers
With the election behind us, it’s time to move forward together and unite against management in our fight for the contract we’ve earned while defending our contractual rights and striving for a better, more equitable workplace for all.
Read More3.07.24 – APFA Virtual Financial Planning Seminar Starts Soon!
The virtual Financial Planning Seminar will be held today, from 11:00am – 1:00pm CT.
Read More3.07.24 – 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results by Base
Yesterday, March 6, 2024, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results. Here are the results by base
Read More3.06.24 – 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results
2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Today, March 6, 2024, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the results of the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff…
Read More3.06.24 – APFA Virtual Financial Planning Seminar- Tomorrow, March 7, 2024
Join us for a Flight Attendant-focused virtual Financial Planning Seminar tomorrow, March 7, from 11:00am – 1:00pm (CT). We’ll reveal some useful financial hacks for surviving your climb up the pay scale and preparing to leave in style when the time is right for you.
Read More3.05.24 – APFA Pickets Wall St. During Company’s 2024 Investor Day
Yesterday, Flight Attendants picketed on Wall Street, protesting the Company’s 2024 Investor Day. American Airlines, led by CEO Robert Isom, shamelessly peddled a narrative of prosperity while continuing its assault on its largest unionized workforce.
Read More3.05.24 – Primary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.
Read More3.03.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants To Picket Wall Street During Company’s 2024 Investor Day
Sunday, March 3, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Wall Street During Company’s 2024 Investor Day While Languishing Under Wages…
Read More3.01.24 – April 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More2.29.24 – Voter Eligibility Deadline Is Tomorrow For National Officer Runoff Elections
For your vote to count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by tomorrow, Friday, March 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CT).
Read More2.27.24 – Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Is Tomorrow For National Officer Runoff Elections
The last day to request a duplicate ballot package is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 12:00 pm (CT). The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) does not advise members to wait till this deadline
Read More2.26.24 – Reminder: APFA Accepting Resumes For Administrative And National Department Chair Positions
APFA is accepting resumes for the following positions: National Balloting Committee (minimum of 4), National Budget Committee (minimum of 4), Regional Representatives (7), National Department Chairs
Read More2.26.24 – APFA Virtual Financial Planning Seminar- Thursday, March 7, 2024
Financial Planning Seminar on Thursday, March 7, from 11:00am – 1:00pm (CT). Are you ready to take charge of your financial journey? Are you just starting your career? Or are you a financial late bloomer?
Read More2.22.24 – Q4 2023 EC Final Agenda
Today, the 2023 Fourth Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More2.22.24 – Make Your Vote Count! – Duplicate Ballot Deadline & FAQ’s
Ballots for the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Elections were mailed on Monday, February 5, 2024, to all APFA members. Act Now! If you have not received your original ballot, and you have not already requested a Duplicate Ballot package, now is the time!
Read More2.21.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 5 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More2.21.24 – Members Of Congress And Elected Officials Support Flight Attendants
On February 13th, Flight Attendants across the industry stood together in historic solidarity. As Union members, we have each other’s backs. On the picket line last week, we were supported by elected officials
Read More2.19.24 – Duplicate Ballot Request: 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Elections
Ballots for the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Elections were mailed on Monday, February 5, 2024, to all APFA members. If you have not received your ballot, you can request a duplicate ballot directly through the YesElections Support Desk
Read More2.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – March 2024
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Read More2.18.24 – March 2024 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
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