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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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8.13.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #3 Begins at 11:30 AM (CT)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #3 Begins at 11:30 AM (CT) Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its third virtual town hall today, from 11:30…

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8.12.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #7: Pay Scale/ Reserve Economic Improvements

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from new-hire and mid-level seniority Flight Attendants.

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8.12.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #3 Tomorrow

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its third virtual town hall tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.11.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #6: Implementation Timeline

The majority of Tentative Agreement improvements will be implemented on October 1, 2024, the first bid period following ratification. Certain items will require programming and have specific dates in the timeline.

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8.11.24 – Reminder: 2024 Tentative Agreement Voter Eligibility

All members in good standing (including those on probation) are eligible to vote on the 2024 Tentative Agreement. If you have a balance in arrears, you are considered in bad standing and ineligible to vote.

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8.10.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #5: Questions From the Road

FAQs From the Road, Base Visit Times Extended, View Virtual Town Halls #1 and #2, Access to Retro Pay/ Boarding Pay Calculators, and a Trip Comparison Calculator for JCBA v TA2024 finances

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8.10.24 – PBS Reminders: Bidding as Both a Lineholder and a Reserve

In PBS, there are certain scenarios where you will want to bid 7 layers as a Lineholder and 7 layers as a Reserve. When PBS processing begins, if additional Lineholders are needed, those with Reserve status will be moved to Lineholder status

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8.09.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Important Voting Information

Your APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to share some important voting information as we prepare to open the voting for the 2024 Tentative Agreement on Tuesday, August 13, at 12:00 PM (CT).

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8.08.24 – 9/11 Memorial & Museum National Aviation Week 2024

9/11 Memorial & Museum, National Aviation Week August 19th-25th. Click here to reserve your free ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum

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8.07.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #4: Base Visit Times Extended/ Virtual Town Hall Links and More

Base Visit times have been extended to ensure we have time to answer all of your questions about the 2024 Tentative Agreement. All remaining Base Visits begin at 1030am HBT and end at 1430 HBT.

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8.06.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #2 Begins at 12:30 PM (CT)

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its second virtual town hall today, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.05.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #2 Tomorrow

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its second virtual town hall tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.05.24 – Reminder: August 2024 Training Bidding Deadlines

With additional training being conducted this fall, we are providing this reminder for the following bidding deadlines.

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8.04.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: East Coast IROPs

The operation is currently in IROPs due to weather conditions on the East Coast. As a result, Flight Attendants have reported lengthy hold times when attempting to contact Crew Scheduling/Tracking and Hotel Limo.

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8.04.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Voter Eligibility

All members in good standing (including those on probation) are eligible to vote on the 2024 Tentative Agreement. If you have a balance in arrears, you are considered in bad standing and ineligible to vote.

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8.3.2024 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #3: All About Reserve

One of the top priorities of your Negotiating Committee has been to enhance the Reserve system and incorporate language throughout the agreement to reduce the company’s reliance on Reserves.

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8.01.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Recording from July 31, 2024

Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.01.24 – Unpaid VLOAs for September 2024

In accordance with JCBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the September 2024 bid month at all bases.

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7.31.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Begins at 12:30 PM (CT)

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual town hall today, Wednesday, July 31, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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7.31.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #2: Boarding Pay

One of the questions we receive is, “Why can’t we just take the boarding pay as regular wages?” First, that is not what was negotiated. Flight Attendants provided clear direction that securing boarding pay was a priority in this contract.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Chat APFA

After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
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