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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Company PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from new-hire and mid-level seniority Flight Attendants.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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With additional training being conducted this fall, we are providing this reminder for the following bidding deadlines.
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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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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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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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Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement.
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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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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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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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The Dashboard is your starting point each month when bidding in PBS. Each Flight Attendant’s Dashboard is unique and contains information specific to you and your base for the bid month.
Continue ReadingWe appreciate the Labor support received on our picket lines over the last year, from Union Members to those in our communities who support our fight for contractual improvements. Read more for upcoming Labor events for Flight Attendants to offer support.
Continue ReadingOn the morning of September 11, 2001, Flight Crew Members aboard Flights 11, 77, 175, and 93 responded courageously to the unfolding events of that tragic day. We remember these Flight Crew Members every day especially during National Aviation Day and Week.
Continue ReadingThe research group requests current and retired Flight Attendants to participate in this fourth survey to represent our profession accurately. Health Study Survey Closes on Friday, August 25, 2023. Click Here to Take the Survey Now!
Continue ReadingAs a Flight Attendant, if you test positive for marijuana (THC), regardless of whether it is state approved medical or recreational marijuana and regardless of whether you knowingly smoked a joint or unknowingly ate a marijuana edible, you will be deemed a test violator.
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines Management is proposing concessions in scheduling which would significantly undermine our working conditions. We have been very clear at the bargaining table that we will not agree to concessions. These proposals are unacceptable.
Continue ReadingAs we enter a new month, August is making itself known, and we are feeling the solidarity of our Union siblings! This is an important month. August is a time to show our fighting spirit and we have so much to acknowledge.
Continue ReadingThe APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking for Flight Attendants to join the volunteer APFA EAP Peer Committee to provide support and assistance to Flight Attendants at each crew base.
Continue ReadingSeptember 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Continue ReadingThe opening of the strike authorization vote has increased requests for password resets to access the voting portal located within the APFA website. Beginning today, we have streamlined the procedure for password resets to offer you access to the website more quickly.
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Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...