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5.17.23 – Must Read: Bargaining Update

We are in the advanced stages of bargaining with American Airlines. APFA passed our economic proposal to the company on March 7th, 2023.

5.16.23 – Utilizing APFA EAP Professional Standards

During your sequence, you have a confrontation with a fellow Flight Attendant, and you are unable to resolve your differences. Call your APFA EAP Professional Standards to address the issue.

5.15.23 – Financial Planning Virtual Seminar

It’s Time to Start Thinking about Financial Planning! Join us for a Fight Attendant-focused virtual Financial Planning Seminar on Tuesday, June 13, from 1100 – 1300 (CT).

5.15.23 – Virtual Retirement Seminar: Tomorrow, May 16th

Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, May 16th, from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT).

5.12.23 – A ‘How-to’: Signing in for a Trip in DECS/FOS

Flight Attendants have experienced far too many IT issues when using company systems and websites. The glitches, outages and maintenance of company systems occur with little to no notice. We want to provide you with instructions for signing in for a trip if mobileCCI is inaccessible for whatever reason.

5.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, May 18th

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, May 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

5.11.23 – Reminder: Quarterly Membership Virtual Meeting Begins Soon

The Quarterly Virtual Membership Meeting will be held today from 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT.

5.10.23 – Reminder: Quarterly Membership Virtual Meeting Tomorrow, May 11th

The Quarterly Virtual Membership Meeting will be held tomorrow, May 11th, 2023, from 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT.

5.10.23 – Reminder: Virtual Retirement Seminar: Tuesday, May 16th

Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Tuesday, May 16th, from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT)

5.09.23 – 1Q 2023 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda

Today, the 2023 First Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order.

5.08.23 – Meeting Minutes and Upcoming Tentative Agendas

The 2023 APFA Board of Directors Convention was held in March. The official minutes of this meeting are now available on the APFA.org website.

5.05.23 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness is about starting conversations about mental health and the elements in our daily lives that affect our well-being. Mental health awareness month aims to reduce the stigma that stops people from asking for help.

5.04.23 – Reminder: Quarterly Membership Virtual Meeting on Thursday, May 11th

The Quarterly Virtual Membership Meeting will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT.

5.04.23 – Negotiations Update #24

We are scheduled to meet with the company two weeks every month through September and will be joined by the mediator for fifteen of those sessions. In April, we continued bargaining with the company to work on the outstanding issues in Section 10-Scheduling and Section 12-Reserve.

5.02.23 – Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As we head into summer, we can all help by speaking up about skin cancer. Please share the facts to prevent this deadly disease, as it is estimated there will be almost 100,000 new cases this year.

5.01.23 – June 2023 Bidding Timelines

June 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

5.01.23 – May Recognitions

Learn about May recognitions and celebrations including International Worker’s Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Lag BaOmer, Buddha Day, Memorial Day, and more

4.30.23 – A Message From Your APFA Leadership

Last week, American management announced a return to first-quarter profitability, which includes record revenue totaling 12.2 billion. These earnings represent a staggering 37.7% increase in revenue generation year-over-year.

4.28.23 – APFA Negotiating Committee Joins APFA Government Affairs On Capitol Hill

This week, your APFA Negotiating Committee and Government Affairs Department were on Capitol Hill talking to your elected representatives about the status of our contract negotiations with American Airlines.

4.27.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Tuesday, May 16th

Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Tuesday, May 16th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k, 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

4.27.23 – Updated System Board of Adjustment (SBA) Webpage

Updated System Board of Adjustment (SBA) Webpage Thursday, April 27, 2023 In this Hotline: – Updated SBA Webpage We are excited to highlight the new changes to the System Board…

4.26.23 – APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting: April 27, 2023

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda APFA will be holding a Special Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2023. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1), the…

4.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – May 2023

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day.

4.18.23 – May 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Company PBS Bid Award Summary, How to Read the Bid Award Summary, How to Read Your PBS Award, and APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base

4.18.23 – Cabin Air Quality Reporting: Hot Cabin and Smoke, Odor, and Fumes (SOF)

Spring has sprung! And with that comes warmer weather as we approach the summer months, and with rising temperatures across the system, that means a likelihood for an uptick in two types of events: Hot cabin events, as well as Smoke, Odor, or Fume (SOF) events.

4.18.23 – Call to Action! Protection from Abusive Passengers Act

CALL TO ACTION! Urge your Senators and Representatives in Washington to co-sponsor the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act, because assault doesn’t fly!

4.17.23 – APFA Hotline – Wings Foundation: Flight Attendants Helping Flight Attendants

Monday, April 17, 2023 Wings Foundation offers assistance to American Airlines Flight Attendants who are in critical need of financial assistance due to illness, injury, disability, or a natural disaster.…

4.14.23 – PBS Outage on April 14, 2023

This morning an outage caused PBS to be unavailable for an hour from approximately 9:30 am to 10:30 am CT.

4.14.23 – Negotiations Update #23

Thank you to everyone every who joined us on the picket line throughout the system on April 4th. The “We Are Ready!” luggage tags are in the mail to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA.

4.13.23 – Updating Your EFB

Since the switch from the Samsung Tablet to the iPhone EFB, many Flight Attendants have experienced some frustration with the frequency of required iOS and application updates.

4.12.23 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Tomorrow

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends tomorrow, Thursday, April 13th. Call 833-228-5034 from 8am until 7pm (CT) to enroll or receive additional product information and rates.

4.11.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Recording – March 27, 2023

On Monday, March 27th, APFA hosted our Virtual Retirement Seminar. Below, you will find the recorded Virtual Seminar as well as frequently asked questions and answers.

4.08.23 – APFA EAP: National Alcohol Awareness Month

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Drinking in moderation is fine, but what is “moderation?”

4.08.23 – May 2023 – Upcoming Events

View details for upcoming event: First Quarter 2023 APFA Executive Committee Meeting, APFA Virtual Quarterly Membership Meeting, APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall

4.07.23 – Autism Awareness Month: Our Differences Are Strengths

Working on our differences by being more inclusive means everyone is allowed to succeed in this work and thrive in life. We are all different. Some differences are apparent, while others may be harder to see.

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8.22.24 – APFA Supplemental Insurance Update

Beginning September 1, 2024, all existing policies with American Public Life will be moving to a new carrier, Colonial Life. The primary driver for this change is another two years of guaranteed rates.

8.21.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Recording #4 from August 20, 2024

The APFA Negotiating Committee held its fourth and final virtual town hall yesterday, August 20, to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement. We discussed Snap-up Pay, Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), Hotel Penalty Pay, the Implementation Timeline

8.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Have You Voted? Online Voting is Now Open

Visit APFA.org and click the voting link and log in using your APFA credentials. This will direct you to a separate and secure voting site through our vendor, YesElections. Rest assured that your vote is completely secure and confidential.

8.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #4 Begins at 11:30 AM (CT)

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its fourth and final virtual town hall today from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM (CT) to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement. During this two-hour event, we will address frequently asked questions and provide updates

8.19.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #4 Tomorrow

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its fourth and final virtual town hall tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

8.19.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #10: Trip Comparison Calculator: JCBA vs TA2024

The TA2024 section of the APFA website offers various calculators to help you determine your individual economic increases under the 2024 Tentative Agreement. Calculator options include Boarding Pay, Retro Pay, Wage Comparison, and 401(k).

8.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – September 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.

8.18.24 – September 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

8.18.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #9: Retroactive Pay and Your 401(k)/RHRA FAQ’s

Retroactive Pay and Your 401(k); RHRA: Frequently Asked Questions; Base Visits and Virtual Town Hall Schedule; Virtual Town Halls 1-3 Now Available; TA Website and Voting Info

8.15.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #8: Questions From the Road Part II

In this hotline: Frequently Asked Questions; Base Visit and Virtual Town Hall Schedule; Virtual Town Halls 1-3; More Tentative Agreement Information

8.15.24 – 2024 Labor Day Events

Thursday, August 15, 2024 2024 Labor Day Events Join us for these 2024 Labor Day Events around the system! Charlotte CMLC 4th Annual Labor Day Picnic (Click here to RSVP…

8.14.24 – Minutes From the Special EC Meeting Held July 25, 2024

A Special APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.

8.14.24 – Reduction in Staffing Presidential Arbitration Update

We wanted to update you on the Reduction in Staffing Presidential Arbitration held in April. APFA and Company will submit closing briefs to the Arbitrator on August 16, 2024. Once the Arbitrator receives the closing briefs, they will review the case in its entirety and render their decision.

8.14.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Recording #3 from August 13, 2024

The APFA Negotiating Committee held its third virtual town hall on August 13, 2024, to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement. During the event, we discussed the Reserve section, Satellite Bases, and the Implementation Schedule.

8.13.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Voting Now Open

Voting for the 2024 Tentative Agreement is now open. This agreement is the result of 28,000 Flight Attendants standing united against a management team that was initially unwilling to move beyond the outdated industry standard.

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