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12.12.23 – Special APFA Board of Directors Teleconference Meeting Minutes

APFA held a Special Board of Directors Videoconference on November 17, 2023. The official minutes of this meeting are now available on the APFA website.

12.09.23 – Negotiations Update #44: Negotiations Continue Next Week

Bargaining will continue December 12th to 14th in Tampa, Florida, a location chosen by the Federal Mediators. The National Mediation Board recently determined that more bargaining was warranted and did not approve our request

12.08.23 – Negotiations Update #43: NMB Denial For Release- Frequently Asked Questions

As you know, the National Mediation Board (NMB) recently denied our request for a 30-day cooling-off period. This news has raised questions, and to provide clarity and transparency, we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the denial.

12.08.23 – #SolidaritySeason: Upcoming Days of Action at United and Alaska

#SolidaritySeason continues as Flight Attendants industry-wide fight to secure contracts we’ve rightfully earned. Our Union Siblings across airlines stand shoulder to shoulder with us, engaged in the same battle.

12.07.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections: Candidate Announcement

Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer.

12.06.23 – 2023 Third Quarter Executive Committee Final Agenda

Today, the 2023 Third Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.

12.05.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Version 9.2

A mobileCCI message has been sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 9.2 on the EFB with an effective date of Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

12.05.23 – 2023 Third Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda

The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.

12.05.23 – Final Reminder: 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve

This is a FINAL reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer on the APFA website.

12.04.23 – Flying and Over-the-Counter Medications

Can I safeguard my well-being and flight safety while using over-the-counter medications? Consider some best practices. Never use any medication that has alcohol as an ingredient while you are working or within 8 hours of working.

12.03.23 – Unpaid VLOA Bidding Open for January 2024

In accordance with JCBA Section 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the January 2024 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2024 full month, unpaid VLOAs will close Thursday, December 7 at 1200 (CT).

12.01.23 – December 2023 Recognitions

December 2023 Recognitions including Universal Month for Human Rights, International Day of Abolition of Slavery, Bodhi Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe Day, Posadas Navideñas, and more

12.01.23 – Scope Violations: Ground Staff Performing Flight Attendant Duties

We have been notified that there have been multiple violations of our contractual scope language and the Recognition and Scope settlement agreement dated February 12, 2020.

12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines

January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

11.29.23 – TAKE ACTION! Tell Management To Bring Meaningful Improvements To The Table!

Yesterday, the National Mediation Board denied APFA’s request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. It is clear that American’s proposals do not meet Flight Attendant’s needs. We will not settle for less than what we have earned.

11.28.23 – Negotiations Update #42: NMB Denies Request for Release

At this time, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied our request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. The Railway Labor Act (RLA) is supposed to protect us, yet here we are, fighting tooth and nail for what we rightfully deserve.

11.27.23 – Remembering Regional Director Debbie Carvatta

American Airlines Regional Director and former Chicago Base Manager Debbie Carvatta passed away on November 24th following a brief illness. Her family has graciously shared details of her visitation and memorial service.

11.27.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Solidarity And Speaking With One Voice

As we move forward with our fight for the contract we deserve at American Airlines, we will face many challenges and opportunities. One thing is clear: by a 99.47% strike vote, we demonstrated to management that we are united in seeking a fair contract

11.23.23 – Happy Thanksgiving from APFA

On this Thanksgiving Day, we thank you for the integrity and honor you bring to our profession every time you take to the skies.

11.22.23 – Minutes From The 2023 APFA Fall Board Of Directors Meeting

The 2023 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.

11.22.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve Reminder

This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer on the APFA website.

11.21.23 – Spending Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity

During Annual Enrollment, American Airlines announced that it is transitioning the administrative services for its spending accounts from Alight Smart-Choice Accounts to Fidelity Investments, effective January 1, 2024.

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions

Julie Hedrick, the APFA National President sent a letter to the National Mediation Board on Monday, November 20 requesting a release into a thirty day cooling off period.

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board

This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting that APFA and the Company be released into a thirty-day cooling-off period.

11.20.23 – Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike

Monday, November 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike After negotiating for almost five years, including…

11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023

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.

11.18.23 – December 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

11.18.23 – Remembering the Strike of 1993 in 2023

Thirty years ago, at 6 am (Central Time), American Airlines Flight Attendants led one of the most successful airline industry strikes. On November 18, 1993, we stood in solidarity for a fair Contract during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush.

11.17.23 – Negotiations Update #38: An Update on This Week’s Bargaining

Your APFA Negotiating Committee met this week with the Company in federal mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB). As we indicated in our previous hotline, we have set this week as a deadline for the Company to make significant movement toward reaching an agreement.

11.17.23 – Notification Of Special APFA Board Of Directors Teleconference Meeting

A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Friday, November 17, 2023. Here is the Tentative Agenda and the Final Agenda for today’s special teleconference meeting.