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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.
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingVisit 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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).
Continue ReadingCoverage 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.
Continue ReadingCompany PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
Continue ReadingRetroactive 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
Continue ReadingIn this hotline: Frequently Asked Questions; Base Visit and Virtual Town Hall Schedule; Virtual Town Halls 1-3; More Tentative Agreement Information
Continue ReadingThursday, 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…
Continue ReadingA 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.
Continue ReadingWe 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingVoting 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.
Continue ReadingTuesday, 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…
Continue ReadingHere are some of the most frequently asked questions from new-hire and mid-level seniority Flight Attendants.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingAll 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.
Continue ReadingFAQs 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
Continue ReadingIn 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
Continue ReadingYour 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).
Continue Reading9/11 Memorial & Museum, National Aviation Week August 19th-25th. Click here to reserve your free ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
Continue ReadingBase 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingWith additional training being conducted this fall, we are providing this reminder for the following bidding deadlines.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingAll 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.
Continue ReadingOne 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.
Continue ReadingYour APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement.
Continue ReadingIn 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingOne 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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Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014.
Continue ReadingManagement has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014. Management must respond meaningfully at the bargaining table this week, or we are prepared to move the process forward.
Continue ReadingEULESS, Texas (November 14, 2023) – Frustrated Flight Attendants will come face to face with company executives at a picket at American Airlines headquarters on Thursday, November 16th.
Continue ReadingIn 1938, legislation was made to make November 11 a legal holiday each year for Veterans. Originally, it was known as Armistice Day. It was a day dedicated to world peace and held in honor of the veterans of World War I.
Continue ReadingBidding for holiday months may require a different bidding strategy than what you use during the rest of the year. First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of your relative seniority at your base.
Continue ReadingAPFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Soon! Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 1100-1300CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingJoin a picket line! RSVP here! View the hotline for times and locations
Continue ReadingPlease join us for a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 9th, from 1100-1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingPursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the APFA Constitution, Notifications of Willingness-to-Serve are now being accepted for the NATIONAL OFFICER positions of NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SECRETARY and NATIONAL TREASURER.
Continue ReadingAs the holiday season fast approaches, celebrations, and gatherings of loved ones also take place. With some holiday gatherings, there will be alcohol served, and like anything, we must be aware of ‘risky” alcohol use.
Continue ReadingIt is time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we return to standard time at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Continue ReadingThe company announced that beginning the week of November 6th, all required acknowledgments for Reserve awards and assignments must be done in Crew Portal.
Continue ReadingWe are fully prepared to reach an agreement with management, but we are willing to do what it takes to push this bargaining forward, including requesting a release for a strike.
Continue ReadingWe’ve recently made some enhancements to the dues payment process, offering you more transparency when checking your dues status. Information on payment history and monthly statements is now available online.
Continue ReadingAPFA and other Unions on the property have continued to challenge the Company regarding SurgeryPlus and this latest diminishment of our medical benefits for 2024.
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