5.31.24 – Negotiations Update #56: Intensive Mediation Concludes | Flight Attendants Prepare For A Strike

Two weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C., failed to produce an agreement with American Airlines. These sessions followed three weeks of mediation in DFW.

5.31.24 – American’s Operational Meltdown

Once again, American Airlines management has failed Flight Attendants. The ongoing IROPs caused by severe weather events shows that management is incapable of supporting our work group.

5.31.24 – Q1 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda

The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.

5.31.24 – International Flight Attendant Day

Today is International Flight Attendant Day, a special day dedicated to appreciating all Flight Attendants and Cabin Crew members worldwide. This day was initiated by a Canadian Flight Attendant Union

5.29.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Spring Storms

Severe weather continues in Texas through this weekend. The company’s response to the current Irregular Operations (IROPs) has demonstrated that they are ill prepared to recover the operation while adhering to the contract.

5.27.24 – Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

Memorial Day is a day of solemn reflection, not a time for celebration. It is a day to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

5.25.24 – In Memoriam: DCA Flight Attendant Bette Nash

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of DCA-based Flight Attendant Bette Nash. Bette’s career spanned over six decades. Bette began her career with Eastern Airlines in 1957

5.25.24 – Negotiations Update #55: Update from Washington, D.C.

Your negotiations team finished the first two days of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. On Thursday morning, the parties held separate status conferences with the members of the NMB, followed by negotiations on Thursday and Friday.

5.24.24 – CALL TO ACTION: Senate Sign-On Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)

Last week, 178 members of the House of Representatives signed this letter that was sent to the National Mediation Board urging the agency to use all available tools to help aviation workers secure contracts.

5.23.24 – Illegal Work Slowdowns, Stoppages, And Other Concerted Activity Under The Railway Labor Act

Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), we are prohibited from resorting to “self-help” until the National Mediation Board officially releases us and after the thirty-day cooling-off period concludes.

5.23.24 – Columbia University Medical Center Research Study

We Need Your Help! If you have performed your safety-sensitive duties within the past six months, you are eligible to participate in an important survey that will help the profession better understand the unique challenges that Flight Attendants face

5.23.24 – Jumpseat Processing on Weight-Restricted Flights

APFA Representatives are receiving reports of gate agents processing flight deck and cabin jumpseats out of priority list order when a flight is weight-restricted. The communication issued yesterday by the company has caused confusion.

5.20.24 – Negotiations Update #54: Bargaining Moves To Washington, D.C.

This week, your negotiating committee heads to Washington, D.C., for intensive mediation in the offices of the National Mediation Board. The mediation sessions take place Thursday and Friday of this week and Tuesday to Friday next week.

5.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 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.

5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law

This week, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This long-term legislation equips the FAA with much-needed resources

5.17.24 – Reminder: Use the APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents

The APFA Notification System allows members to directly notify APFA Safety and Security representatives of any critical incident on the aircraft, at the airport, or while on layover.

5.15.24 – Negotiations Update #53

APFA and American Airlines Management concluded three weeks of federal mediation yesterday in DFW. Yesterday afternoon, as our string of negotiation dates ended, the parties were directed to meet at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB)

5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board

Yesterday, Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) sent this bipartisan letter to the National Mediation Board, which included the signatures of 178 members of Congress.

5.15.24 – APFA Annual Convention and Special EC Meeting Minutes

The 2024 Annual Board of Directors Convention was held March 19-21, 2024. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes and resolutions of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.

5.13.24 – Has Your Representative Signed The Letter To The NMB? Last Day To Call!

Today is the last day that your Representative can sign on to the letter that urges the National Mediation Board (NMB) to enforce deadlines in contract negotiations.

5.10.24 – Save The Date: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day Of Action: Thursday, June 13, 2024

We’re kicking off this red hot Solidarity Summer with a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action to demand our contracts. Airline executives have had no problem dolling out massive raises for themselves.

5.08.24 – A Message From Your Negotiating Committee – Wednesday, May 8th

Watch a video message from your negotiating committee

5.08.24 – Reminder! Systemwide Picketing Tomorrow, May 9th

URGENT: Has Your Representative Signed the Letter Yet? CALL TO ACTION: Call Your U.S. House Representative TODAY! Urge them to Sign the Letter to the National Mediation Board!

5.08.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Bring Contract Fight To The White House

American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), are calling on the White House and Congressional leaders to urge the National Mediation Board to utilize all provisions of the Railway Labor Act

5.07.24 – APFA Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass 2024 FAA Reauthorization

Euless, Texas (May 7, 2024) — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing over 27,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants, issued a statement in response to the bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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5.31.24 – Negotiations Update #56: Intensive Mediation Concludes | Flight Attendants Prepare For A Strike

5.31.24 – American’s Operational Meltdown

5.31.24 – Q1 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda

5.31.24 – International Flight Attendant Day

5.29.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Spring Storms

5.27.24 – Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

5.25.24 – In Memoriam: DCA Flight Attendant Bette Nash

5.25.24 – Negotiations Update #55: Update from Washington, D.C.

5.24.24 – CALL TO ACTION: Senate Sign-On Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)

5.23.24 – Illegal Work Slowdowns, Stoppages, And Other Concerted Activity Under The Railway Labor Act

5.23.24 – Columbia University Medical Center Research Study

5.23.24 – Jumpseat Processing on Weight-Restricted Flights

5.20.24 – Negotiations Update #54: Bargaining Moves To Washington, D.C.

5.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 2024

5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law

5.17.24 – Reminder: Use the APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents

5.15.24 – Negotiations Update #53

5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board

5.15.24 – APFA Annual Convention and Special EC Meeting Minutes

5.13.24 – Has Your Representative Signed The Letter To The NMB? Last Day To Call!

5.10.24 – Save The Date: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day Of Action: Thursday, June 13, 2024

5.08.24 – A Message From Your Negotiating Committee – Wednesday, May 8th

5.08.24 – Reminder! Systemwide Picketing Tomorrow, May 9th

5.08.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Bring Contract Fight To The White House

5.07.24 – APFA Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass 2024 FAA Reauthorization

5.06.24 – May 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month

5.06.24 – Has Your Representative Signed the Letter Yet?

5.01.24 – APFA Endorses the CROWN Act

5.01.24 – June 2024 Bidding Timelines

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