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6.22.13 – (LAA) – BOD Meetings, Senate Hearings on US Airways Merger, NY and Chicago Town Hall Meetings, 472 AA Flight Attendants, Retirement Seminars
APFA Hotline – June 22, 2013 APFA Board of Directors Meeting The Board continues to meet this week in DFW. As always, members in good standing are welcome…
Read MoreJuly Hotel Allocations
BNA | BOS | CUN | DTW | JFK | LAX | MEX | MIA | PDX | SFO | SJU | TPA BNA Drury Inn & Suites BNA- Flts 2542, 2734 (30,1), 2259, 1396, 2259 AA Radisson BNA – Flts 2642,…
Read More6.19.13 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call – 6.19.13 Roll Call – 6.20.13 Roll Call – 6.21.13 Roll Call – 6.22.13 Resolution 1 Approve the Agenda – 6.19.13 Resolution 1a Amend the Agenda – 6.19.13…
Read More6.14.13b – (LAA) – AA’s New Leadership Team, APFA President Town Hall Visits, Uniform Update, 2012 Flex Spending Account, Reciprocal Agreements, Reserve Assignments, Purser Proffer, AM/PM Update, EX Meeting, BOD Meetings, 408 AA FAs
APFA Hotline – June 14, 2013 AA’S NEW LEADERSHIP TEAMThis week in some exciting merger news, AA’s future CEO Doug Parker announced his new senior leadership team…
Read More6.13.13 – (LAA) – Last Day to Vote for APFA Negotiator
Last Day to Vote for APFA Negotiator Ballots due: June 14th – 10:00 a.m. Central The National Ballot Committee would like to remind all…
Read More6.07.13 – (LAA) – TSA Abandons Plan to Allow Knives on Board Airplanes, Bankruptcy News, Grace Period for Filing 2012 Healthcare FSA Claims, Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting and Special Board Meeting, 265, Senator Frank Lautenberg
APFA Hotline – June 7, 2013 We Did It This was a tremendous week for the efforts of APFA’s government affairs team as the TSA abandoned its…
Read More6.19.13 (1Q13 EC Meeting)
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Read More6.14.13 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Team Election Results
APFA Negotiating Team Election Results This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 14, 2013, the National Ballot committee certified the results of…
Read More6.05.13 – (LAA) – TSA Administrator John Pistole Announced that the Proposed Changes to the Prohibited Item List Would not be Implemented
APFA Hotline – June 5, 2013 This afternoon, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced that the proposed changes to the prohibited item list would not be implemented. Citing the…
Read More6.04.13 – (LAA) – Online Training Site to Remain Open Longer than Originally Stated
APFA Hotline Update Tuesday, June 4, 2013 AA Flight Service has announced it will keep the online training site open for FAs longer than was originally stated. Now, the…
Read More6.03.13 – (LAA) – New Jetnet Training Site
APFA Hotline – June 3, 2013 New Jetnet Training Site AA’s online training web site will be down from June 5th 1700 CDT through June 10th. All FAs who are…
Read More5.31.13b – (LAA) – Bankruptcy News, APFA Negotiator Elections, Adjacent Base Flying, FA Tablets, London Customs Searches, MIA-MXP
APFA Hotline – May 31, 2013 Bankruptcy News AMR reported earnings this week with a $105 million loss in April. Monthly earnings’ reports are required under the…
Read More5.31.13 – (LAA) – A Message from APFA President Laura Glading
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading This week I attended a Flight Service Town Hall meeting at DFW. I was under the impression that I…
Read More5.24.13 – (LAA) – Four-Party MOU Discussions, ‘Me, Too’ Provision Satisfied, 1114 Committee Update, Scheduling and Contract Updates, No Knives, New JETNET Terms of Service, Social Media, Flight 191
APFA Hotline – Friday, May 24, 2013 FOUR-PARTY MOU DISCUSSIONS On May 23, 2013, representatives concluded three days of discussions for a four-party Memorandum of Understanding. Attending the meeting were…
Read More5.21.13 – Congress to TSA: Keep Knives Off Planes
CONGRESS TO TSA: KEEP KNIVES OFF PLANES 145 Members of Congress Sign Letter to Pistole Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euless, TX (MAY 21, 2013) –…
Read More5.20.13 – Flight Attendants Applaud Rep. Markey’s Leadership On Homeland Security
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: APFA: Anthony DeMaio, [email protected] 508.400.2778 AFA: Sara Nelson, [email protected] 202.236.1973 TWU: Jamie Horwitz, [email protected] IAM: James Carlson, [email protected] IBT: Galen Munroe, [email protected] FLIGHT ATTENDANTS APPLAUD REP. MARKEY’S…
Read More5.17.13b – (LAA) – Reserve Improvements, Negotiator Elections, NY Manual Checks, APFA Flyer App
APFA Hotline – Reserve Improvements, Negotiator Elections, NY Manual Checks, APFA Flyer App May 17, 2013 APFA/Company Meeting on Reserve Improvements APFA and AA met with the company…
Read More5.17.13 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read MoreJune Hotel Allocations
JFK | LAX | MIA | SAN | SFO | SJU JFK Club Quarters Grand Central Station Flts – 28 (10,17,24), 276 (3,10,17,24), 2183, 106 (18) Club Quarters World Trade Center Flts –…
Read More5.17.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Pressure Mounts on TSA Over Knife Rule
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON TSA OVER KNIFE RULE Airline Trade Group, American Public Add Voices to Effort Leslie Mayo (858)859-2732 Anthony DeMaio (508)417-3139 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17,…
Read More5.10.13 – (LAA) – MOU Transition-Agreement Discussions Continue, AMR Seeks Approval for APA and TWU Memorandum of Understanding, Tablet Training Reminder, No More LBFO on Bankruptcy Exit
APFA Hotline – May 10, 2013 MOU/TRANSITION-AGREEMENT DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE The AFA-CWA and APFA MOU teams met yesterday in Washington, DC to further prepare for bargaining of the…
Read More5.09.13 – (LAA) – Reserve Relief
APFA Hotline Update – Reserve Relief – May 8, 2013 Reserve Relief APFA will be meeting with the company next Friday, May 17th to address once again the piecemeal…
Read More5.06.13 – (LAA) – News Release – Organizations Representing 400,000 on the Front Lines of US Aviation Submit Legal Peitition to TSA and Homeland Security to Keep All Knives off Planes
Press Release 5.06.13Legal Petition Filed With TSA Administrator Pistole 5.06.13Memorandum in Support of the Petition 5.06.13Petition Exhibits 5.06.13 NEWSRELEASE ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 400,000 ON THE FRONT LINES OF U.S.…
Read More5.06.13 – APFA, Coalition, File Legal Petition to Keep Knives Off Planes
Press Release 5.06.13 Legal Petition Filed With TSA Administrator Pistole 5.06.13 Memorandum in Support of the Petition 5.06.13 Petition Exhibits 5.06.13 NEWSRELEASE ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 400,000 ON THE FRONT LINES…
Read More4.25.13b – (LAA) – Stock Claim Q and A’s, No Knives on Planes, Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline – April 25, 2013 APFA’S STOCK CLAIM Q&As 1. Q: What will the Unsecured Creditors of American receive? A: When American exits bankruptcy, it will…
Read More4.25.13 – (LAA) – WTS Received
Willingness to Serves Received – APFA Negotiating Team April 25, 2013 This is Cindy Horan with the APFA National Ballot Committee. On April 25, 2013, the National Ballot Committee…
Read More4.23.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
NO KNIVES ON PLANES – APRIL 23, 2013 UPDATE Late yesterday, TSA announced that it will not begin allowing knives on planes on April 25, as planned. The…
Read More4.22.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security
TSA Delays Knives On Planes Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Remains Resolute: No Knives, Ever Again FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA:…
Read More4.19.13 – (LAA) – Boston Marathon Bombins, Explosion in West, Test, Knives on Planes, AA Computer Problems, AFA-CWA Meet in Dallas, FAA Manual Audits in MIA
APFA Hotline – April 19, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts and West, Texas As the town of West, Texas, begins to heal from Wednesday’s catastrophic plant explosion, and authorities in Boston…
Read MoreMay Hotel Allocations
May Hotel Allocations AMS | BCN | LAX | MIA | SFO AMS Novotel Den Haag Flts – 220, AA204 (5) NH Amsterdam Centre Flts – 204 BCN Hilton Barcelona Flts – …
Read More4.16.13 – (LAA) – AMR Files Plan of Reorganization
AMR Files Plan Of Reorganization April 16, 2013 Yesterday evening (April 15), AMR filed the much-anticipated plan of reorganization (POR) and disclosure statement in bankruptcy court. The POR…
Read More4.17.13 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.15.13 press release
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ENLIST PASSENGERS FOR HELP IN 'KNIFE FIGHT' TSA Rule Change Coming Allowing Knives In Flight Not Okay With Flight Attendants…
Read More4.15.13 – (LAA) – The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Enlist Passengers for Help in ‘Knife Fight’
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ENLIST PASSENGERS FOR HELP IN ‘KNIFE FIGHT’ TSA Rule Change Coming Allowing Knives In Flight Not Okay With Flight Attendants FOR IMMEDIATE…
Read More4.11.13 – (LAA) – Only Fourteen More Days Until Knives Are Allowed in the Cabin
APFA Hotline – April 11, 2013 ONLY FOURTEEN MORE DAYS UNTIL KNIVES ARE ALLOWED IN THE CABIN NO KNIVES ACTION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,APFA along with the Coalition of Flight Attendants…
Read More4.09.13 – (LAA) – No Knives Update: Democrats Pressure Pistole – Chairman Hudson Responds to Flight Attendants
No Knives Update: Democrats Pressure Pistole – Chairman Hudson Responds to Flight Attendants April 9, 2013 APFA and other members of the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions continue to…
Read More4.08.13 press release
Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security SubcommitteeKey Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing The below press release was issued by the Coalition of Flight Attendants today.Click here for early…
Read More4.8.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing
Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing The below press release was issued by the Coalition of Flight Attendants today. Click…
Read More4.4.13 – (LAA) – Open Letter from Betty Ong’s Brother Regarding Knives on Planes
An Open Letter From Betty Ong’s Brother – April 4, 2013 Administrator of the United States Transportation Security AdministrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528 March 31, 2013 Dear Mr. Pistole,…
Read More4.3.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Request Panel Seat on House Hearing for Air Safety
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REQUEST PANEL SEAT ON HOUSE HEARING FOR AIR SAFETY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected] APFA: Leslie Mayo,…
Read MorePress Release 4.03.13
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REQUEST PANEL SEAT ONHOUSE HEARING FOR AIR SAFETY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected]: Leslie Mayo, [email protected]: James Carlson, [email protected]:…
Read More3.30.13 – (LAA) – Welcome New Hires, Pre-Plotting Training, No Knives on Planes Action Alert
APFA Hotline – March 30, 2013 Contact Washington with a pre-written message about knives on the aircraft via CapWiz. Sign the White House Petition. WELCOME NEW HIRES!APFA would like…
Read More4.01.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Employee Union Endorses Markey
American Airlines Employee Union Endorses Markey Flight Attendants Cite Leadership on Safety Issues FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo, APFA Communications Coordinator [email protected] Giselle Barry, Ed Markey for…
Read More3.28.13 – (LAA) – An Open Letter From Sara Low’s Family to TSA Administrator John Pistole Regarding Knives on Planes
Contact Washington with a pre-written message about knives on the aircraft via CapWiz. An Open Letter From Sara Low’s Family to TSA Administrator John Pistole The following is…
Read More3.27.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
NO KNIVES ON PLANES! On Thursday, March 28, 2013, APFA members will be distributing flyers in Los Angeles and Dallas/Ft. Worth to raise awareness of TSA’s dangerous new policy to…
Read More3.22.13 – (LAA) – TSA Knife Policy Update, Senate Judiciary Hearing Recap
APFA Hotline Update – Our Work in Washington, D.C. – March 22, 2013 TSA Knife Policy UpdateThis week, APFA and the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions made tremendous progress…
Read More3.21.13 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call 1 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 Approve the Agenda Resolution 2 Negotiating Committee Election Resolution 3 Representative Markey Endorsement Resolution 4 Adjourn SBOD Minutes 03.21.2013
Read More3.19.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes Action Alert, Senate Hearing on AA/US Merger
No Knives On Planes – ACTION ALERT! ACTION ALERT: No Knives in the Cabin – Click Here to Contact Your Washington Representatives Easily! APFA has issued an action alert via…
Read MoreApril Hotel Allocations
The Hotel Department allocations do not run on a regular calendar month. The last two days of the previous month are pulled into the current month allocations in order to…
Read MoreAugust Allocations
Please email [email protected] with your flight number and arrival date for hotel information not listed below: BOS | JFK | LAX | LGA | | MIA | SFO BOS Royal Sonesta Flts – 1360…
Read MoreSeptember Hotel Allocations
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Read MoreOctober Allocations
October Allocations ATL AUS BCN BOS BWI CUN DCA DEN DFW DTW DUB EWR FLL GRU IAD IND JAX JFK LAS LAX LGA LHR MAN MCI MCO MIA MSP MSY…
Read MoreNovember Allocations
November 2017 Allocations AUS | BNA | BOS | DCA | DEN | DFW | DTW | IAD | JFK | LAS | LGA | LAX | MCO | MIA…
Read More3.15.13 – (LAA) – Knives Out of the Cabin, New Hires, 737 Staffing, Alcohol Testing, FMLA, Vacation Awards, Stock Options
APFA Weekly Hotline – March 15, 2013 KNIVES OUT OF THE CABINAs the TSA previously announced, their idea of allowing knives with blades up to 2.36″ along with golf…
Read More3.14.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin Hill Update
No Knives in the Cabin – Hill Update – March 14, 2013 Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions host press conference on Capitol HillRepresentative Ed Markey joined APFA President Laura…
Read More3.13.13 – (LAA) – Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Host Press Conference on Capitol Hill
Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, 3.13.13 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR 3/14, 11:30 AMFor Immediate Release Contacts:AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected]: Leslie Mayo, (858) 859-2732, [email protected]: James Carlson, [email protected]: Galen Munroe, [email protected]:…
Read More3.11.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
APFA Hotline Update – No Knives On Planes 3.11.13 TSA’s decision to allow knives in the cabin is facing a large amount of pushback not only from flight…
Read More3.09.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin
Spring Forward Tonight Hotline Update for Saturday, March 9, 2013 – Spring Forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour tonight (Saturday, March 9th). Daylight Savings Time…
Read More3.08.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin
APFA Hotline – No Knives in the Cabin 3.8.13 SIGN THE PETITION No Knives in the CabinOn Tuesday, March 5, 2013, the Transportation Security Administration announced that passengers will…
Read More3.05.13 – (LAA) – American Airlines Flight Attendant React to TSA Announcement
American Airlines Flight Attendant React to TSA Announcement APFA Questions Lifting Ban on Knives and Other Items Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euless, TX (March 5, 2013) –The…
Read More3.04.13 – (LAA) – Executive Committee Members Elected
APFA Executive Committee Members Elected 3.4.13 The APFA Board of Directors, during the regular course of business, elects the Ad Hoc Members of the Executive Committee. There will be…
Read More3.05.13 – AA Flight Attendant React to TSA Announcement
American Airlines Flight Attendants React to TSA Announcement APFA Questions Lifting Ban on Knives and Other Items Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euless, TX (March 5, 2013)…
Read More3.03.13 – 3.06.13 (Annual BOD Convention)
Opening Remarks Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Roll Call 3 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 2 –…
Read More3.01.13 – (LAA) – 737 Flying for April, Adjacent-Base Flying, Vacation Bidding, Annual APFA Board of Directors Convention, Tablet Survey, FMLA, VEOP Tips, RUN to End Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline – March 1, 2013 737 Flying For April The Company has announced that beginning with the contractual month of April, the 737 will be paired with S80…
Read More2.28.13 – (LAA) – US Airways FAs Ratify Contract
US Airways FAs Ratify Contract 2.28.13 The Flight Attendants of US Airways ratified a new contract today with an 80% yes vote. US Airways Flight Attendants’ new contract will…
Read More2.22.13 – (LAA) -Base Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ballot Count Results – Friday, February 22, 2013
Base Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ballot Count Results – Friday, February 22, 2013 The National Ballot Committee along with BallotPoint Election Services has certified the Base Representative Elections at the…
Read MoreUS Airways Info
What Wall Street is Saying What People Are Saying APFA/US Airways Lobby CongressRelated Merger DocumentsMerger Timeline NMB Ruling on Representation of Workers in Mergers – 12.20.12 APFA & AFA Work…
Read MoreMarch Hotel Allocations
AUS Austin Hampton Inn Airport – 383, 1670, 1146, 2482, 2261, 291, 2399, 1654, 1457, 1588 Crowne Plaza – 1201, 2230, 277, 2222, 1505, 2408, 1560, 1670 *, 1146*, 291…
Read More2.17.13 – (LAA) – Section 1114 Update
Section 1114 Update – 2.17.13 (Retiree Benefits) On January 23, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court heard argument on American’s motion for a partial summary judgment on the adversary complaint…
Read More2.16.13 – (LAA) – Merger Announcement
APFA Hotline Update – Saturday, February 16, 2013 Thursday was an historic day for American Airlines and our membership. The merger announcement was a major victory for our union…
Read More2.14.13 – (LAA) – AA/US Merger Announced
APFA Special Hotline – AA/US Airways Merger Announced – February 14, 2013 APFA wholeheartedly welcomes the news that the management teams of US Airways and American have announced…
Read More2.14.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WELCOME MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT Labor Plays Key Role in Creating Nation’s Largest Airline Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] (858)859.2732 Media Contact: Anthony DeMaio [email protected] (202)292.3355…
Read More2.14.13 – Unions Representing 60,000 Airline Employees Unite in Their Strong Support of Merger Between American Airlines and US Airways
Unions Representing 60,000 Airline Employees Unite in Their Strong Support of Merger Between American Airlines and US Airways
Read More2.14.13 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
American Airlines Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
Read MoreUS Airways FAs
**Subscribe to the APFA Hotline** To All APFA Members – 9.02.14 APFA Press Release: NMB Declares APFA As Bargaining Representative For AA Flight Attendants – 9.02.14 Join APFA Download and Print…
Read More2.13.13 – 2.14.13 (4Q12 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.11.13 – (LAA) – APFA Tablet Survey, Reserves and Tablet Training, and Vacation Bidding
APFA Special Hotline Update 2.11.13 APFA Tablet Survey, Reserves and Tablet Training, and Vacation Bidding – February 11, 2013 Samsung Tablet SurveyAPFA published a survey today in an effort to…
Read More2.10.13 – (LAA) – Merger Speculation, Samsung Tablet Survey, Section 1114 Bankruptcy Update, AdHoc Willingness to Serve, VEOP Alerts, Pension Checks, Pass Travel Immediately Following Retirement, DFW Day In Operation
APFA Hotline – February 10, 2013 read: Skyword Express Online learn: About APFA Merger Speculation Press reports are running rampant regarding a potential merger with US Airways. While APFA…
Read More2.07.13 – (LAA) – Delta Connection Reciprocal Agreement Effective Immediately
APFA Special Hotline – February 7th, 2013 Delta Connection Reciprocal Agreement Effective Immediately APFA is pleased to announce that Delta Connection will be added to our Reciprocal Cabinseat Agreements…
Read More2.01.13 – (LAA) – One Year Ago Today AMR Started the Section 1113 Process
APFA Special Hotline – February 1, 2013: One Year Ago Today Exactly one year ago today, AMR started the Section 1113 process by calling a meeting with all of…
Read More1.31.13 – (LAA) – MIA Chairperson Candidate Information
APFA MIA Chairperson Candidate Information – January 31, 2013The National Ballot Committee inadvertently left off the following lines of biographical information for Miami Chairperson Candidate, Julie May Moyer. LABOR RELATIONS…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Bases
BOS (Domestic) BOS-I (International) DCA (Domestic Only) DFW (Domestic) IDF (International) JFK (International) LGA (Domestic) LAX (Domestic) LAX-I (International) MIA (Domestic) IMA (International) ORD (Domestic) IOR (International) RDU-I (International Only)…
Read More1.31.13 – (LAA) – Samsung Tablets, EC Meeting, Base Chair and Base Vice Chair Elections, New Hire Classes
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 31, 2013 Samsung TabletsWe are hearing from more and more flight attendants about problems with the company-issued Tablets as distribution increases. Management has stated that…
Read More1.28.13 – (LAA) – TWU Signs MOU
TWU Signs MOU 1.28.13 The following is an excerpt from a press release issued by TWU leadership this morning: “Ground workers employed at American Airlines, represented by the Transport…
Read More1.25.13 – (LAA) – New AA Uniform Designers Selected
New AA Uniform Designers Selected – January 25, 2013 AA Management announced today that KAUFMANFRANCO will design new uniforms for the Company’s flight attendants, pilots, and gate agents. Ken…
Read More1.24.13 – (LAA) – APFA Congratulates AFA on today’s Announcement that it has Reached Another T/A with US Airways’ Management
APFA Hotline Update 1.24.13 APFA congratulates AFA on today’s announcement that it has reached another T/A with US Airways’ management. We look forward to sitting down with all of the…
Read More1.23.13 – (LAA) – Dues Arrears Information
APFA Special Hotline – Dues Arrears Information 1.23.13 APFA Headquarters’ email and phone system were down for the majority of the day. If you were unsuccessful in an effort to…
Read More1.22.13 – (LAA) – Contact for Reassignment/Reschedules, From the Negotiating Team, Base Chair and Base Vice Chair Elections, New Hire Classes, International Proffer Awards Published, Seniority Shuffle
APFA Hotline – January 22, 2013 Contact for Reassignment/ReschedulesWhen Crew Tracking reassigns or reschedules a Flight Attendant, ACARS may be used for ‘today’s’ operation. It must include specifics of…
Read More1.18.13 – (LAA) – Peter Greenberg on CBS, LBFO Langauage Online, Balloting
Special Hotline 01.18.13 Watch Peter Greenberg, Friday, 7:30 a.m., CBSPeter Greenberg, CBS Early Show Travel Editor, Interviews APFA, APA and AAThe CBS Early Show will be airing an interview…
Read More1.17.13 – (LAA) – AA Unveils Its Rebranding
AA Unveils Its Rebranding 1.17.13 This morning, American Airlines management unveiled the new branding and livery for the company and its aircraft. In some ways, this is the end…
Read More1.15.13 – (LAA) – AA Agents Turn Down Representation
AA Agents Turn Down Representation 1.15.13 Today, the American Airlines Agents voted against certifying the Communication Workers of America as their collective bargaining unit. While we respect the agents’…
Read More1.11.13 – (LAA) – Exercise Your Right to Vote, AMR Files Another Motion to Extend Exclusivity, Staffing, Sick Bank Hours, Sick Pay, MU/Option/CC, Me Too, AMR Stock, KCM, 777-300ER Aircraft Update, Retiree Seminar, DFW Day in Ops
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 11, 2013 Exercise Your Right To Vote!Balloting for APFA base representatives begins January 23. Our constitution mandates that each base chair, vice chair, and…
Read More1.17.13 – (LAA) – AA Unveils Its Rebranding
AA Unveils Its Rebranding 1.17.13 This morning, American Airlines management unveiled the new branding and livery for the company and its aircraft. In some ways, this is the end of…
Read More1.15.13 – (LAA) – AA Agents Turn Down Representation
AA Agents Turn Down Representation 01.15.13 Today, the American Airlines Agents voted against certifying the Communication Workers of America as their collective bargaining unit. While we respect the agents’ decision,…
Read MoreAA Bondholders Debate Its Future
By MIKE SPECTOR from the Wall Street Journal dated 1.9.13 American Airlines bondholders this week signed confidentiality agreements so they can examine nonpublic information and weigh whether the airline should…
Read More1.11.13 – (LAA) – Vote, AMR Files Motion to Extend Exclusivity, Staffing, Sick Bank Hours, Sick Pay, and more…
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 11, 2013 Exercise Your Right To Vote!Balloting for APFA base representatives begins January 23. Our constitution mandates that each base chair, vice chair, and OCR…
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Read More1.05.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy/Merger Plan Update, Base Representative Elections, Skyword Express and On-Duty Contract Guide, From the Contract Department, Attention FAs Taking VEOP, From the Negotiating Team, United Express Reciprocal Agreement Update
APFA Hotline – 1.05.13 Bankruptcy/Merger Plan UpdateAs we announced earlier this week, APFA signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) containing clarifications to the US Airways Bridge Agreement we reached…
Read More1.04.13 – (LAA) – Base Representative Election
APFA Special Hotline Update 1.04.13 APFA Call To ActionBase Representative Election HotlineThis is Cindy Horan with the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, January 4, 2013, was the deadline…
Read More1.03.13 – (LAA) – APFA Signs MOU
APFA Signs MOU 1.03.13 APFA has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), clarifying several points contained within the Bridge Agreement the union signed with US Airways last Spring.…
Read MoreHOTLINE ARCHIVES FOR 2013
January 1.3.13 | 1.04.13 | 1.05.13 | 1.11.13 | 1.15.13 | 1.17.13 | 1.18.13 | 1.22.13| 1.23.13 | 1.24.13 | 1.25.13 | 1.28.13 | 1.31.13 | 1.31.13b February 2.01.13 |…
Read More12.31.12 – (LAA) – FAA Reauthorization Bill, Oversigh for the Aircraft Cabin, Pensions, HR 3824
APFA Legislative Year in Review 12.31.12 To quote Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. The bankruptcy and restructuring of American Airlines…
Read More12.29.12 – (LAA) – APA Approves Memo of Understanding, WTS Notifications, Reserve Supplemental Flying, Critical Coverage Flying, OSHA, Reciprocal Agreement with United Express, Uniform Points
APFA Hotline – APA Reaches Memo of Understanding December 29, 2012 APA APPROVES MEMO OF UNDERSTANDINGThe following hotline was issued today by APA: “This morning the APA Board of…
Read MoreIn many cases
In many cases, when airlines exit bankruptcy, their executives exit, too By TERRY MAXONStaff [email protected]: 22 December 2012 04:19 PM Tom Horton can only hope that his future at American…
Read More12.21.12 – (LAA) – WTS Notifications, Uniform Deadlin, Thresholds, Staffing Changes
APFA Hotline Update December 21, 2012 Willingness to Serve NotificationsWillingness to Serve Notifications for Base Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Operational Council Representatives (OCR) for all bases will be mailed…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA
APFA Hotline Update – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA December 20, 2012 APFA has been invited to participate in confidential discussions with the Unsecured Creditors’…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger
NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger December 20, 2012 The National Mediation Board’s final ruling on the showing of interest threshold for the representation of…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse
AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse December 20, 2012 Today in bankruptcy court, AMR filed a motion to sell its infamous London townhouse. The sale price is over…
Read MoreJanuary Hotel Allocations
JFKCourtyard Marriott-flts. 1412, 180, 10, 30, 854, 1510, 1048, 2240, 886, 1384, 32, 22, 20 LAXMarriott LAX-flts. 2419, 25, 149, 1585, 1247, 2445, 1793, 2455, 741, 2459, 1445, 2461, 316, 2467,…
Read MoreThe case for an American-US Air merger
http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists/mitchell-schnurman/20121217-mitchell-schnurman-the-case-for-an-american-us-air-merger.eceMitchell Schnurman: The case for an American-US Air mergerThe Dallas Morning News 12.17.12 It’s early to celebrate a new year and a new era at American Airlines, but put a…
Read More12.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Me Too, Impementation, and ODCG Supplement, Block Times, OSHA, Uniform Deadline, VEOP Payments, Hawaiian Air Reciprocal Agreement, Prefunding Refunds
APFA Hotline 12.15.12 Bankruptcy UpdateEarly on in AMR’s bankruptcy process, as early as April, Flight Attendants realized that a merger with US Airways inside of bankruptcy was best not…
Read More12.14.12 – (LAA) – Tragedy in Newtown Connecticut
A Message from APFA President Laura Glading 12.14.12 Today’s news from Connecticut is a tragedy of unfathomable depths particularly for the mothers and fathers, among us. Like so many…
Read More12.12.12 – (LAA) Prefunding Refund Checks Being Mailed
APFA Hotline Update – December 12, 2012 It is official that JP Morgan will be mailing FAs and TWU Ground workers their PREFUNDING Refund Checks today, 12DEC12. APFA President Laura Glading…
Read More12.08.12 – (LAA) – ODCG Supplement Ready for Download, APFA Ratifies Contract, WTS Notifications, NMB, Sick Pay, International Training for Domestic FAs, 2013 Benefits, Monthly Premiums, Coverage Cancellations
APFA Hotline December 8, 2012On-Duty Contract Guide Supplement Ready For Download ODCG SupplementThe Supplement to the On-Duty Contract Guide is complete and ready for download at www.apfa.org. It reflects…
Read More12.6.12 – (LAA) – Critical Coverage Pay Explained
APFA Special Hotline 12.6.12 Critical Coverage Pay Explained First, before we elaborate on the Critical Coverage Pay, let’s get some confusion out of the way. The company just dropped their annual…
Read More12.07.12 – (LAA) – APA Ratifies TA
APA Ratifies TA 73.7% Yes – Nearly 97% of Membership Cast Ballots APA announced today that its membership has ratified the Tentative Agreement. With 97% of the membership casting…
Read MoreNew Hotel & Transportation List
ALB | BDL | BNA | BOS | BUF | CHS | CLT | CRP | DFW | LAX | MSP | ORD | PSP | ROC | YUL | YYZ ALB-L Hilton Albany40 Lodge St,Albany, NY 12207Phone: 518-462-6611Fax: 518-462-8192 Website…
Read More12.06.12 – 12.07.12 (3Q12 EC Meeting)
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Read More10.24.12 – (LAA) – Non-Disclosure Agreement Quiet Period, VEOP/TSP Exit Awards, Day-Before Coverage
APFA Hotline Thursday, October 24, 2012 The “Non-Disclosure Agreement” (NDA) Quiet Period Since the NDA was signed in early September, US Airways and AA have been awfully quiet about the…
Read More11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin
APFA Press Release 11.30.12 APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace ProtectionsFAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin Contact: Julie Frederick [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EULESS, TX (November 30, 2012)…
Read More10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy and Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection
Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So…
Read More11.30.12 – APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace. FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin
APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace Protections FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin Contact: Julie Frederick Tandy 817-437-8830 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EULESS, TX (November 30, 2012) – The…
Read More11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA and OSHA Announced a Policy Proposal to Establish Workplace Protections, Samsum Tablets, WTS, Mutual Pairings, First 50 VEOP Flight Attendants
APFA Hotline – November 30, 2012 Important FAA Announcement Today, the FAA and OSHA announced a policy proposal to establish workplace protections in the aircraft cabin. As you know, APFA…
Read MoreAMR Bondholders Urge New Board for a Stand-Alone American
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-11-28/amr-bondholders-urge-new-board-for-a-stand-alone-americanBloomberg News AMR Bondholders Urge New Board for a Stand-Alone AmericanBy Mary Schlangenstein on November 29, 2012 A group of AMR Corp. (AAMRQ) bondholders with about $885 million in debt…
Read More11.29.12 – One-Year Bankruptcy Anniversary
APFA Special Hotline Update One-Year Anniversary of AMR Bankruptcy November 29, 2012 One year ago today, on November 29, 2011, we awoke to the news that AMR had filed…
Read More11.28.12 – (LAA) – OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd
OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd – 11.28.12 We are pleased to inform you that the company has agreed to implement pay for “OE on top of…
Read More11.27.12 – Known Crewmember Program Now in Effect for AA FAs
APFA Special Hotline Known Crew Member Program Now In Effect For AA Flight Attendants – November 27, 2012 APFA is pleased that the database required for AA Flight Attendants to be…
Read More11.24.12 – (LAA) – Mutual Pairings, APA TA, Galaxy Tablets, Reserve OE’s Above Guarantee
APFA Weekly Hotline November 24, 2012 MUTUAL PAIRINGSThe next round of Domestic and International mutual pairings will be made at the beginning of December, for the effective date January…
Read More11.17.12 – (LAA) – Sick Pay, LBFO December Implementation, Reserve Numbers, Contract Cabin Cleaners, 737 Staffing Minimum Crew, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement with Spirit Airlines
APFA Hotline November 17, 2012 SICK PAYWe continue to receive several questions on this topic every day. To be clear: Neither our Sick Pay nor AA’s Sick Policy have…
Read More11.16.12 – (LAA) – Welcome to Final Group of Furloughed FAs Still Holding Recall Rights Returning to the Line
November 16, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, First, on behalf of the American Airlines Flight Attendants, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the final group of furloughed Flight…
Read More11.11.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Implementation Info, Benefits Enrollment, Hurricane Sandy, APA “Deal in Principle”, Prefunding, Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline Sunday, November 11, 2012 Click on one of the quicklinks below to be taken directly to that topic:From the Negotiating Team AvailabilitySick Clearance at 12 Noon…
Read More11.8.12 – (LAA) – US National Election Results
A Message from APFA’s National Officers 11.8.12 Tuesday’s election results were, for the most part, very encouraging. Not only did the APFA-endorsed President and Vice President win, but…
Read MoreLBFO History Page
LBFO Ballot Results 8.19.12 Types of Pay Eligible for 401(k) Match – 9.20.12 Type of Pay Eligible for 401(K) Match? Flight Pay and Credit (scheduled, TT, OE, MU, II, L2,…
Read More11.02.12 – (LAA) – 401K Match Deadline
APFA Hotline Update – 11.2.12 REMINDER: 401(k) Match Deadline Today 1500 CentralREMINDER: If you are enrolled in the 401k plan but are not contributing enough to take advantage of…
Read More11.03.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, WINGS FADRF, Me Too Again, Merger Talks, LBFO Implementation, Staffing Changes, Scheduling Changes, Known Crew Member Program
Hurricane Pay Protection, Me Too, Implementation Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 4th at 0200, Daylight Savings Time Ends. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Hurricane…
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Pay Protection – 11.03.12
Hurricane Sandy Pay Protection – 11.03.12
Read More10.31.12 – (LAA) – WINGS Disaster Relief, Benefits Enrollment
APFA Hotline Update – 10.31.12 WINGS Disaster Relief – 2013 Benefits Enrollment – OEs: Why and Why Not? Disaster Relief FundHurricane Sandy has left a devastating trail of damage to…
Read More10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection
Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So far,…
Read More10.24.12 – (LAA) – 2012 National Election Endorsements
Special APFA Hotline – Decision ’12 10.24.12 Please note: Union dues are never used to support political candidates. APFA has a voluntary PAC (political action committee). For more…
Read More10.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Plans to Hire 1,500 FAs Over Next 12 Months, Retirement Instructions, 2011 Pension Statement
APFA Hotline Update: New Hires! Retirement 1,2,3 and APFA’s Fall Board Meeting October 18, 2012 New Hires!AA announced that it will be interviewing Flight Attendant candidates beginning in November.…
Read More10.16.12 – (LAA) – UCC and AMR File Joint Motion Requesting 30-Day Extension to the Exclusivity Period
APFA Bankruptcy Update 10.16.12 In a document filed today in Bankruptcy Court, The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and AMR filed a joint motion requesting a 30-day extension to the exclusivity…
Read More10.13.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401K Match
Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge…
Read More10.17.12 (Fall BOD Meeting)
Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 2 – Senator Claire McCaskill Endorsement Resolution…
Read MoreAPFA president Glading: Supportive of court extension to give American more time to consider a merge
"APFA president Glading: supportive of court extension to give American more time to consider a merger" By Andrea Ahles, Sky Talk Blog – October, 16, 2012 If it takes American…
Read More10.15.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match
Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge with…
Read More10.8.12 – (LAA) – Petition AMR Board to Support Merger with US Airways Inside Bankruptcy
APFA Hotline Update 10.8.12 Calling All AA and US Airways Employees – SIGN THE PETITION With every signature encouraging AMR’s Board to support a merger with US Airways inside…
Read More10.06.12 – (LAA) – AA State of Affairs as of October 6, 2012
AA State of Affairs – October 6, 2012 I have heard from many of you over the past few weeks during what can easily be described as a new…
Read More10.03.12 – (LAA) – APA Strike Balloting Ends, VEOP Exit Bidding Dates, National Presidential Election, AIFS Online Training Discontinued, Verify Hours for SK and VC Accrual
Wednesday, October 3, 2012. It has become nearly impossible to ignore the news now that AA is front and center morning, noon and night. And never more so than…
Read MoreUS Airways Merger with AMR Remains on Front Burner
http://www.thestreet.mobi/story/11727180/1/us-airways-merger-with-amr-remains-on-front-burner.html?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO US Airways Merger with AMR Remains on Front Burner 10.4.12By Ted Reed – 10/04/12 – 6:30 AM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) — As American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK) pilots head back…
Read MoreAA Employees Also Feeling Turbulence, Tulsa World. 9.30.12
AA Employees Also Feeling Turbulence, Tulsa World, 9.30.12 On a vacation last week, our American Airlines flight into Dallas was running late, as had every other leg of this trek…
Read More9.28.12 – (LAA) – TSP Closing, Departure Date Ballot for TSP and VEOP, Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve, US Airways TA, FA Coalition, Uniform Points
Weekly Hotline Update 9.28.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, September 28, 2012. TSP Closes at 2300 Friday, September 28, 2012So far about 40…
Read More9.27.12 – Flight Attendant Union Coalition releases endorsement
Flight Attendant Union Coalition releases endorsement – 9.27.12
Read More9.27.12 – (LAA) – International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE APFA Call To Action 9.27.12 Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to ReserveThe Company is about to begin International Training for Domestic Flight Attendants that…
Read More9.22.12 – (LAA) – Bidding Re-Opens
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE Bidding Re-Opens 9.22.12 The company has reopened bids effective 1700 local base time today (Saturday), September 22, 2012 and states that bids will close on Tuesday,…
Read More9.20.12 – (LAA) – October Bidding, VEOP, TSP, EC Quarterly Meeting
APFA Hotline for Thursday, September 20, 2012. October Bidding AA has notified APFA that all bid ballots – International as well as Domestic – will be deleted automatically once…
Read More9.19.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic, Bidsheet Delay
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic in October – 9.19.12 The company has noticed APFA that it will begin implementing changes to our layover hotels.…
Read More9.19.12 – 9.20.12 (2Q12 EC Meeting)
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Read More9.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets – 9.18.12 The company noticed APFA today that bid sheets for the domestic operation would be completely reworked…
Read More9.17.12 – (LAA) – VEOP Update and Deadline
VEOP UPDATE AND DEADLINE – 9.17.12 As of this morning, the company reports that 1,624 Flight Attendants have requested the Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP). The deadline to take…
Read More9.14.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Becomes Contract, Final Recall Numbers, VEOP, Confirming VEOP, Implementation Schedule, Pension Freeze, Lock-Ins and Laterals
APFA Hotline for Friday, September 14, 2012 On Tuesday morning, union representatives and staff gathered at APFA’s 9/11 memorial site and placed a wreath of white flowers to honor…
Read More9.12.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Judge Approves FA Contract
Bankruptcy Judge Approves Flight Attendant Contract – September 12, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. Trustee’s objection was addressed and resolved. AA’s motion for the approval of our newly-ratified…
Read More9.11.12 – (LAA) – Remembering 9.11.01
Remembering Our Fallen Heroes – September 11, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, Today is a difficult day for our profession, our industry, our nation, and the world. The awful attacks…
Read MoreFrom US Airways management on 9/11
US Airways employees sent APFA, APA and TWU the following photoand message on September 11, 2012: "A fireman stands guard this morning in Tempe over the flags planted in honor of each…
Read More9.09.12 – (LAA) – Signing Bonus, American Eagle 1113, VEOP, Recalls, Language Drop Proffer, Equity Claim, Bankruptcy Trustee File Objection
APFA Hotline for Sunday, September 9, 2012 On September 12, the court is scheduled to approve our ratified contract as well as the three recently-ratified TWU Contracts. The pilots…
Read More9.05.12 – (LAA) – Venue Change for DFW VEOP Meeting
Venue Change for Friday August 7th 2012 DFW VEOP Meeting – 9.5.12 Flight Attendant response to the Voluntary Early Out (VEOP) briefing in Dallas this Friday has been larger than expected.…
Read More9.4.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Cour’s Decision on APFA Contract
Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on APA Contract – September 4, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, Judge Lane granted AA’s renewed Section 1113 motion to reject the pilot’s collective bargaining agreement…
Read MoreTentative Implementation Schedule
Day-Before Coverage and Sick Clearance Timeline 10.08.12 Day-Before Coverage Q&As 10.08.12 International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve 9.27.12 International Training for Domestic Q&As 9.27.12 LBFO Scheduling Changes 2012…
Read MoreAMR Decision to merge or remain stand-alone expected by end of year
AMR decision to merge or remain stand-alone expected by the end of the year, UCC says The uncertainty swirling around AMR Corp.'s bankruptcy restructuring could be resolved by the…
Read MoreVoluntary Early Out Program (VEOP)
VEOP Briefing Handout – August 2013Enhanced Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity (QUIPSA) Application for Retiree Photo ID – 5.23.13 VEOP Awards by Departure Date – 10.26.12Combined VEOP and TSP List –…
Read More9.01.12 – (LAA) – Furlough Recall, US Airways Signs the NDA, AMR Bankruptcy, Equity Claim, Sick Time, Proffers, Transfers, and Mutuals, Sick Time
APFA Hotline for Saturday, September 1, 2012. Furlough Recall On this Labor Day Weekend, APFA is especially pleased to be welcoming back the remaining 211 furloughed Flight Attendants. Wednesday,…
Read More8.30.12 – (LAA) – APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger
From the Office of the President 8.30.12 APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger – August 30, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, There is no question that…
Read MoreFlight Attendants Take Lead in Backing US Airways/AMR Merger 8.30.12
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11681140/1/flight-attendants-take-lead-in-backing-us-airwaysamr-merger.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) — Flight attendant unions at American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK) and US Airways(AAMRQ.PK) are taking the lead in advocating for a merger of the two carriers. "We all…
Read MoreDistribution of the Equity Claim
APFA’s Equity Claim BK Hearing re: AA’s Motion to Disburse Common Stock to Old Equity – 4.16.15 APFA Equity Web Site – Get Answers Here! Day-120 Equity Distribution –…
Read More8.29.12 – (LAA) – Recall of Remaining Furloughs
APFA Special Hotline – Recall of Remaining Furloughs – August 29, 2012 APFA is pleased to announce that the remaining 211 flight attendants on furlough are being recalled to active…
Read MoreRecall Archives
[email protected] JULY 2011 RECALL UPDATE: Recall notices will be sent the next 100 Flight Attendants on the Recall list on Monday, July 18, 2011 via two-day FedEx delivery. These Flight…
Read MoreFinal 211 Furloughs to be Recalled – 8.29.12
Final 211 Furloughs to be Recalled – 8.29.12 APFA is happy to announce that the remaining 211 flight attendants on furlough are being recalled to active status effective November 16,…
Read More8.29.12 (Special BOD Meeting)
Tenative Agenda Final Agenda Approve the Agenda Roll Call SBOD Minutes Equity Claim Adjourn
Read More8.28.12 – (LAA) – Pay Protection, Hurricane Isaac, VEOP, Lump Sum, Pension Freeze, Pre-funding Refunding
APFA Hotline Update – August 28, 2012 Pay Protection/Hurricane Isaac For those of you whose flights have canceled during the last five days of the contractual month, please refer to…
Read MoreHOTLINE ARCHIVES FOR 2012
January 01.02.12 01.03.12 01.06.12 01.10.12 01.12.12 01.13.12 01.15.12 01.18.12 01.19.12 01.20.12 01.23.12 01.25.12 01.26.12 01.27.12 01.29.12 01.30.12 01.31.12 February 02.01.12 02.02.12 02.03.12 02.05.12 02.07.12 02.09.12…
Read MoreUS Airways Term Sheet Support from Special BOD Teleconference
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Read More8.24.12 – (LAA) – TSP, Sick Policy, Thresholds, Implementation Information
APFA Hotline Update for Friday, August 24, 2012. Q&A’s, TSP, Sick Policy and ThresholdsImplementation InformationWe expect the newly-ratified contract to be approved by the court on September 12th, or shortly…
Read MoreAA/USAir Pilots Study Labor Deal 8.23.12
AA/USAir Pilots Study Labor Deal 8.23.12 Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:00 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Tony Leonhardt" tony_leonhardt American, US Airways Pilots Said To Study Labor Deal Pilots at…
Read MoreUS Airways Has Less Competition To Worry About
US Airways Has Less Competition To Worry About Thu Aug 22, 2012 US Airways Has Less Competition To Worry About With The Possible American Airlines MergerAugust 22, 2012 in SEEKING…
Read More8.22.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background
APFA Hotline – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background – August 22, 2012 Members are obviously eager to learn exactly when the terms of the LBFO will be implemented. Until Judge…
Read More8.21.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Update
A Letter From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.21.12 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, A great deal has transpired since November 29, 2011. In some ways, it culminated with Sunday’s vote on…
Read More8.19.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Results to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer
A Message from the APFA National Officers 8.19.12This morning concluded the balloting to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer. The results were as follows: Yes: 7,482…
Read More8.17.12 – (LAA) – FACTLines Open, Bankruptcy Court’s Ruling
APFA FactLines Open – Email Addresses for Headquarters August 17, 2012 Some APFA members are reporting difficulties contacting APFA’s direct headquarters phone line. Please note: if you need to…
Read More8.16.12 – (LAA) – Statement Of AMR Corporation’s Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Regarding Section 1113 Matters
APFA Special Hotline Update 8.16.12 Official Statement from the Unsecured Creditors Committee – August 16, 2012 The following is an official statement issued by the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee (UCC) released…
Read More8.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Court Issues Indictment of Labor Unions on AA’s Property
Judge Lane’s Decision (pdf) Click here to download Judge Lane’s decision on APA’s contract. APFA Special Hotline – August 15, 2012 Late this afternoon, the Bankruptcy Court issued a…
Read More8.12.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Voting, AA Offering TSP Under the LBFO, Negotiating Update, Roadshows
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, August 12, 2012. Ballots – LBFO Voting Ballots are due Sunday, August 19, 2012, Voting on AA’s…
Read MoreAirline analysts say court should consider American merger with USAir 8.21.12
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/08/airline-analysts-say-court-should-consider-american-merger-with-usair.html Airline analysts say court should consider American merger with USAir 8.21.12 Interesting email commentary this morning from airline industry analysts at Air Insight on why the bankrutpcy court should…
Read MoreLast Best and Final Offer Ballot Results
A Message from the APFA National Officers This morning concluded the balloting to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer. The results were as follows: Yes:…
Read MoreAA to decide ‘within weeks’ about merger
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:47 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Tony Leonhardt" tony_leonhardt American Airlines considers strategic options American Airlines will decide within weeks whether to pursue a merger, including…
Read More8.11.12 – (LAA) – Merger Update from APFA National President
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.11.12 As you know, on Wednesday, August 8th, the two remaining TWU workgroups ratified Tentative Agreements with the Company. APA, on the other hand,…
Read MoreUS Air Shares Hit By AMR’s Union Vote – 8.08.12
By David Benoit http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2012/08/09/us-airways-shares-hit-by-amrs-union-rejection/ US Airways stock is slumping this week as more trouble emerged between AMR and its unions, raising doubts for some about the status of U.S. Airways…
Read MoreAs pilots stand firm, AMR’s restructuring vision takes hit – 8.09.12
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/analysis-pilots-stand-firm-amrs-234040258.html Analysis: As pilots stand firm, AMR's restructuring vision takes hit – Yahoo! Finance By Nick Brown and Soyoung Kim NEW YORK (Reuters) – The overwhelming rejection by AMR Corp…
Read More1114 Bankruptcy Court Update 8.8.12
On August 8, the Bankruptcy Court approved a scheduling stipulation between American Airlines and the Retiree Committee for the suit that American Airlines filed on July 6, 2012. In that…
Read More8.09.12 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read MoreFurloughs and Recall Rights 8.07.12
We have received many calls from Flight Attendants worried about the prospect of a furlough and recall rights. APFA is hopeful that the Early Out will mitigate any furloughs. NOTE:…
Read MoreWith unions at his side, US Airways CEO renews merger push for AA
With unions at his side, US Airways CEO renews merger push for AA Updated 7/18/2012 6:49 PM Click here to go to the USA TODAY article WASHINGTON — Doug Parker,…
Read MoreAPFA/US Airways Lobby Congress
On July 18, 2012, APFA, APA and TWU joined US Airways CEO Doug Parker to lobby Congress regarding a potential merger with US Airways. We remain committed to seeing this…
Read More8.04.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Roadshows, APFA Strategy, Implementation Schedule, Pension Benefits, LBFO Voting Open
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, August 4, 2012. LINKSThe following documents have been mailed to each members’ homes and should be arriving…
Read MoreJudge Lane’s decision on the 1113 has been written since June 8.03.12
Judge Lane's decision on the 1113 has been written since June 8.03.12 We have received questions from APFA members inquiring about Judge Lane's decision and whether he is likely to…
Read MoreAA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12
AA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12 The following email was issued today, August 3, 2012, by AA’s Chief Pilot John Hale in an effort to address rumors contained in…
Read MoreThe Perils of the 1113
The Perils of the 1113 – John Nikdes, LAX Chair 7.31.12 I would love to be able to say that continued negotiations would follow a rejection of the LBFO, or…
Read More8.01.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National Vice President Marcus Gluth Regarding AA’s LBFO
Letter from APFA Vice President Marcus Gluth August 1, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, My initial reaction to the Company’s Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) was,“Oh, hell no!” and at…
Read MoreDevil in the details in potential US Air, AMR merger 7.30.12
DEALTALK-Devil in the details in potential US Air, AMR merger 7.30.12Reuters NewsBy Soyoung Kim and Nick Brown30 July 2012 An aggressive campaign beginning this year has positioned US Airways Group as…
Read MoreIs American Airlines’ CEO panicking? – 7.30.12
Is American Airlines' CEO panicking? – 7.30.12 By Mitchell Schnurman mschnurman@star-telegram At least Tom Horton didn’t say he invented the Internet. The CEO of American Airlines has been stretching the…
Read MoreLBFO Roadshow Slides
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Read MoreAMR’s goofy merger explorations – 7.23.12
AMR's goofy merger explorations – July 23, 2012 So AMR says it will explore merger opportunities as part of its bankruptcy process. The choices of potential partners are odd, indeed.…
Read More7.28.12 – (LAA) – LBFO, Roadshows Underway
APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 28, 2012The Last Best and Final Offer – Roadshows underway APFA’s Negotiating Team, along with professionals to the bankruptcy process, traveled to the Raleigh/Durham, Dallas/Ft. Worth…
Read More7.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding LBFO
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading Dear APFA Member, (updated 7.27.2012) These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective…
Read More7.26.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding Key Points of the LBFO
Dear APFA Member, July 26, 2012 These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective bargaining, has our union been in…
Read More7.25.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Period and Judge’s Ruling
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Hotline update for Wednesday, July 25, 2012 BALLOTING PERIOD AND JUDGE’S RULING 7.25.12 The following is an important update from APFA’s…
Read More7.23.12 – Flight Attendants to Get Expedited Airport Screening in 2nd Stage of Known Crewmember Program
Flight Attendants to Get Expedited Airport Screening in 2nd Stage of Known Crewmember Program – 7.23.12
Read MoreLBFO Roadshows
LBFO Roadshow ScheduleCompleted Meetings updated 9.25.12 July 25 – Raleigh-Durham 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmHilton Garden Inn – RDU/Research Triangle Park4620 South Miami Blvd.Durham, NC· 27703Ph. 919.941.6066Parking is complimentary July…
Read More7.21.12 – (LAA) – LBFO
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 21, 2012. Last Best and Final Offer Yesterday, the APFA Executive Committee voted to send AA’s…
Read More7.20.12 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More7.20.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National Predient Regarding the EC Resolution to Send LBFO to Membership for a Vote
Office of the President 7.20.12 Dear APFA Member, Today, the APFA Executive Committee passed a resolution to send the company’s Last Best and Final Offer (LBFO) to the membership…
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Read MoreRetiree Info – 1114
AA vs AA Retirees 7.6.12 1114 Bankruptcy court update 8.8.12 Section 1114 Update – 2.17.13 (Retiree Benefits) On January 23, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court heard argument on American’s motion for a…
Read More7.17.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements, AMR Bankruptcy, 1114 Process, IOR Vice Chair Election, TWA Flight 800
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, July 17, 2012. NegotiationsAs we reported on Thursday, the APFA Negotiating Team discussed, in detail, the…
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Read MoreBetter flight plan for American Airlines workers 7.16.12
Link to article Better flight plan for American Airlines workers By CAPT. DAVID BATES, LAURA GLADING and JAMES LITTLE | 7/16/12 9:21 PM EDT As leaders of American Airlines’ unions…
Read MoreAmerican’s oneworld partner says there is “merit” to a merger with US Airways 7.17.12
Link to Article By Dave Michaels/Reporter [email protected] 2:31 pm on July 17, 2012 American’s oneworld partner says there is “merit” to a merger with US Airways Speaking Tuesday in…
Read MoreDay Before Coverage Timeline
WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR [SCHEDULING]DAY-BEFORE COVERAGE? DAY-BEFORE COVERAGE TIMELINE- DOMESTIC0500-1200 Availability Self-Plot, including HVBL0800 approx. PVD, Mini Leave Awards1000-1200 International MIC Call-in Period1200-1400 Crew Schedule Availability Plot1200-1630 International Availability…
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FIVE (5) DAYS OF THE MONTH [ MIC ] CANCELLATION/ILLEGALITY PROTECTION:1. If FA is at or below guarantee (even a reduced guarantee): a. Regardless of the HI1 header, the FA…
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MIC PROCEEDURES [MIC]You willfirst need to contact crew schedule when you incur a misconnection, illegality, cancellation (MIC), Article 9.P and Article I.9.P. If you are directed by the scheduler to…
Read MoreFlight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options 7.10.12
Sky TalkThe Star-Telegram's airline, travel, and aerospace blog Flight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options 7.10.12 The flight attendants union said it welcomed the news that AMR…
Read MoreFlight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options 7.10.12
Sky TalkThe Star-Telegram's airline, travel, and aerospace blogJULY 10, 2012 Flight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options The flight attendants union said it welcomed the news that…
Read MoreFlight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options 7.10.12
Sky TalkThe Star-Telegram's airline, travel, and aerospace blogJULY 10, 2012 Flight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options The flight attendants union said it welcomed the news that…
Read MoreUS Airways becomes AMR creditor 7.13.12
US Airways becomes AMR creditor 7.13.12 NEW YORK (AP) — US Airways says it is now a creditor of American Airlines parent AMR Corp., the company it's trying to force…
Read MoreUS Airways becomes AMR creditor 7.13.12
US Airways becomes AMR creditor 7.13.12 NEW YORK (AP) — US Airways says it is now a creditor of American Airlines parent AMR Corp., the company it's trying to force…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines and US Airways Dance Around a Merger – 7.9.12
DEALBOOK COLUMN | JULY 9, 2012, 9:02 PM http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/09/american-and-us-airways-dance-around-a-merger/ American Airlines and US Airways Dance Around a MergerBY ANDREW ROSS SORKIN It’s the ultimate cliché, but it is true: follow…
Read More7.12.12 – (LAA) – APFA Leadership and Negotiating Committee Meet to Discuss LBFO
CORRECTION: APFA Special Hotline Update – 7.12.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Thursday, July 12, 2012. The APFA Negotiating Committee met with…
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Read More7.06.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Exclusivity Period Extension, Retiree Health vs AA
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 6, 2012. NegotiationsAs reported earlier, AA and APFA made some progress at the negotiating table…
Read More7.06.12 – APFA Met with Company to Seek Improvements to the Term Sheet
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline update for Friday, July 6, 2012. APFA met with the company this week in an effort to seek…
Read More7.04.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Bankruptcy, Ballots, Lobby Day
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, July 4, 2012. NegotiationsToday APFA and management met in the DFW area for a second…
Read More6.30.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, CrewLounge, Betty Ong Recreation Center
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 30, 2012. Bankruptcy UpdateAs we reported Wednesday, APA agreed to send out AA’s last…
Read MoreNote From Holly – 6.25.12
Reprinted With Permission By Holly Hegeman June 25, 2012 Plane Business Banter Holly Hegeman, Editor "You may recall that last week I said that I thought we would hear that…
Read MoreAMR Bankruptcy Follies: Follyville – 6.25.12
Reprinted With Permission By Holly Hegeman: June 25, 2012 Plane Business Banter Holly Hegeman, Editor AMR Bankruptcy Follies: Follyville Welcome to Follyville. Follyville is that place where journalists live who…
Read More6.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding BOD’s Voting to Support Sending Management’s LBFO as TA to Pilots for a Vote
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special Hotline Update. Today is June 27, 2012. Today the APA Board of Directors voted 9-7 in support of sending management’s Last…
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Read More6.25.12 – (LAA) – APFA Continues to Examine the Deal Between APA and Management
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Monday, June 25, 2012. APFA and the Company have been in contact with each other regarding negotiations and…
Read More6.26.12 – (LAA) – APFA and Management Schedule Negotiating Dates
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for June 26, 2012 Today, APFA and management scheduled negotiating dates for next week. APFA will meet…
Read More6.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Bankruptcy Update
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, June 22, 2012. AA Bankruptcy UpdateLate yesterday afternoon, Judge Lane agreed to delay the announcing of…
Read More6.21.12 – (LAA) – Judge Delays Decision
APFA Special Hotline – June 21, 2012 – Judge Delays Decision This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, June 21, 2012. Based on…
Read MoreEditorial Board Interview with Doug Parker, Laura Glading, APA and TWU – 6.18.12
Star-Telegram editorial board meeting with US Airways, Allied Pilots Association, Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers Union (Introductions are made.) US Airways chief executive Doug Parker: I…
Read MoreUnions: Support for US Airways merger is not a personal attack on American CEO Horton – 6.18.12
It was a full house at the Amon Carter Conference Room at the Star-Telegram on Monday afternoon. The Allied Pilots Association, Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers…
Read MoreAPFA says American Airlines exec opposes merger for personal gain – 6.18.12
[email protected] 10:17 am on June 18, 2012 In the war of words between American Airlines unions and its management, some of the sharpest comments have come from the Association of…
Read MoreAMR Bankruptcy Follies: Uniquely American Truthiness – 6.12.12
The following excerpt is being used with permission from Holly Hegeman’s Plane Business Banter publication. AMR Bankruptcy Follies: Uniquely American Truthiness – June 12, 2012 by Holly Hegeman, Editor and…
Read MoreUPDATE 1-US Airways seeks to sell shareholders on AMR deal – 6.14.12
Published: Thursday, 14 Jun 2012 | 6:09 PM ET June 14 (Reuters) – The top executive of US Airways Group Inc sought to bolster shareholder support on Thursday for a…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Merger Would Be Good for Texas – 6.15.12
Judge Clay Jenkins, contributing writer Dallas Business Journal From the first word of American Airlinesí filing for bankruptcy, most Texans have agreed that keeping American Airlines headquartered in DFW and…
Read More6.16.12 – (LAA) – AMR Bankruptcy, APA and TWU Mediating Negotiations Conclude with No Agreements, Potential Pension Freeze, Mandatory Food Service Training, Bid Sheets, Hybrid Relief Selections, 737 Staffing
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Update for the Week Ending June 16, 2012. Have a question or a comment about AMR’s Bankruptcy? For “Proof of…
Read MoreCNBC Video – Laura Glading at US Airways’ Shareholders’ Meeting – 6.14.12
CNBC Video – Laura Glading at US Airways’ Shareholders’ Meeting – 6.14.12
Read MoreAMR CEO Said to Ask Bondholders to Study Stand-Alone Plan – 6.14.12
AMR CEO Said to Ask Bondholders to Study Stand-Alone Plan – 6.14.12
Read MoreUS Airways CEO: Standalone American suffers from ëstructural weaknessí – 6.14.12
US Airways CEO: Standalone American suffers from ëstructural weaknessí – 6.14.12
Read MoreUS Air CEO says merger is Americanís best option – 6.14.12
US Air CEO says merger is Americanís best option – 6.14.12
Read MoreStar Telegram blog US Airways CEO briefs shareholders on possible AMR bid – 6.14.12
Star Telegram blog US Airways CEO briefs shareholders on possible AMR bid – 6.14.12
Read MoreUS Airways CEO pushes case for American Airlines combination – Charlotte Observer – 6.15.12
US Airways CEO pushes case for American Airlines combination – Charlotte Observer – 6.15.12
Read MoreExclusive: US Air plans antitrust filing to boost AMR bid – 6.12.12
June 12, 2012 NEW YORK (Reuters) – US Airways Group <LCC.N> is hoping to file paperwork with U.S. antitrust regulators as early as July for a proposed merger with AMR…
Read More6.09.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, AA’s Cascade Plan, Possible Hurdles to Merger
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending Saturday, June 9, 2012. Bankruptcy Update Labor stands strong in its commitment to our members…
Read MoreAnalysts Reports – July 31, 2012
Throughout the bankruptcy, financial and aviation industry analysts have been advocating for consolidation. Most are in agreement that the only way for American Airlines to stay competitive is to merge…
Read More6.06.12 – (LAA) – BOS, IOR, and STL Vice Chair Election
BOS, IOR and STL Vice Chair Election 6.06.12 This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 6, 2012 was the deadline to submit a Willingness-to-Serve…
Read MoreCome fly with me? – 6.03.12
US Airways’ chief executive explains why a merger with American is the right way to go By Andrea Ahles [email protected] TEMPE, Ariz. – It’s the airline that always has something…
Read MoreAAMRQ, LCC, JBLU: Airline Stocks Primed For Rebound – 6.04.12
By Brian Prescott Jun 4, 2012 6:28:32 AM PDT The US markets are likely to open down taking cues from Europe once again. It appears there is nothing else in…
Read More6.01.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy, Talks with AA Break Off
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 1, 2012. Bankruptcy Today, mediated talks between AA and APFA broke off in New…
Read More6.01.12 – AA and Flight Attendant Talks Conclude
AA and Flight Attendant Talks Conclude Mediated Talks Break Off – No Deal Reached Between American Airlines and its Flight Attendants Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New…
Read More5.31.12 (1Q12 EC Meeting)
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Read MoreUS Airways, TPG weigh joint bid for American’s parent-sources – 5.31.12
[31-May-2012] † By†Soyoung Kim NEW YORK,†May 31†(Reuters) -†US Airways Group†and private equity firm†TPG Capital†may team up to bid for†American Airlines’†parent,†AMR Corp, according to people familiar with the discussions. A partnership…
Read MoreCarol Behling
Carol Behling passed away in April 2012 from complications related to diabetes. Her passing was gentle and very peaceful and she was surrounded by all of those who have been…
Read MoreAMR Debtholders To Push American, US Air On Plans – 5.21.12
AMR bankruptcy: Analysts see US Airways merger as American’s next step – 5.20.12
New Schedule for BK Hearings – 5.21.12
This should be the last week in the American Airlines hearings to reject union contracts ByTerry Maxon/Reporter [email protected] | Bio 8:46 AM on Mon., May. 21, 2012 | Permalink There’s…
Read MoreJudge makes clear: 2003 is not relevant – 5.21.12
Judge makes clear: 2003 is not relevant in bankruptcy case ByTerry Maxon/Reporter [email protected] | Bio 12:28 PM on Mon., May. 21, 2012 | American Airlines employees took a battering in…
Read More6 Month Anniversary of BK Filing – 5.29.12
Happy sad anniversary for American Airlines and its employees By Terry Maxon/Reporter [email protected] | Bio 2:56 PM on Tue., May. 29, 2012 Tuesday marks the six-month anniversary of the Chapter…
Read More5.26.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claim, EC Meeting, Bagtag Insert, Memorial Day Weekend
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending May 26, 2012. Bankruptcy Hearings Update This week, we saw the conclusion of AA’s 1113…
Read More5.22.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Hotline, Twitter Transcript from Company’s Rebuttal Case
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 22, 2012. Tuesday saw the continuance of the company’s rebuttal case in the 1113 hearings in…
Read More5.19.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Court Live Tweets
APFA Live Tweets From Day 3 – NY Bankruptcy Court This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 19, 2012. Friday was day three…
Read More5.17.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court
APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – Day 2 – May 17, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 17, 2012. Below…
Read More5.16.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court
APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – May 16, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, APFA National Communications Coordinator with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Wednesday was…
Read More5.12.12 – (LAA) – Three Unions will Present Their Cases to Preserve Our Current Bargaining Agreements
This is Leslie Mayo with a Hotline update for the week ending May 12, 2012. Beginning Monday, May 14, 2012, each of American Airlines’ three unions will present their cases…
Read More5.10.12 – (LAA) – Last Chance to Vote Online for No Confidence
APFA Hotline Update – 5:00 pm Central – Last Chance to Vote Online for *No Confidence* in AA Management’s Business Plan Petition – May 10, 2012 The online Petition will…
Read More5.09.12 – (LAA) – AA’s Big-Delay Announcement, Petition of No Confidence
May 9, 2012 – Bidding Delay – *No Confidence* Petition – Picketing Details This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, May 9, 2012. AA’s Big Bid-Delay…
Read MoreDoes US Airways Have AMR in Checkmate? – 5.18.12
Ted Reed 05/18/12 – 07:31 AM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) — Let’s just say it up front: A merger between US Airways (LCC) and AMR (AAMRQ.PK)seems likely to happen. Two…
Read More5.21.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claims Notice
APFA Hotline – Proof of Claims Notice You may have received a packet from a company that is processing claims against American Airlines. This packet includes a form known as…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Is on the Wrong Flight Path – 5.09.11
by: Jeffrey Pfeffer – Business Week When American Airlines filed for bankruptcy last November, the thought was the company would try to shed workers and costs. This April, American revealed…
Read MoreAMR Said Ready to Explore Sale Among Options in Creditor Accord – 5.11.12
May 11, 2012 By Jeffrey McCracken and Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg News May 11 (Bloomberg) — American Airlines parent AMR Corp. will explore strategic options that include a possible sale under…
Read MoreAPFA vice president explains why flight attendants have no confidence in AA management – 5.11.12
By Terry Maxon/Reporter On Friday morning, Association of Professional Flight Attendants vice president Marcus Gluth addressed the several hundred pilots, flight attendants and other American Airlines workers who participated in…
Read More5.11.12 – AA Flight Attendants Deliver Petition of NO CONFIDENCE to American Airlines Management
AA Flight Attendants Deliver Petition of NO CONFIDENCE to American Airlines Management FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 11, 2012 …
Read MoreSchumer: Merger Cannot Jeopardize Flights for Upstate Businesses & Residents
SCHUMER URGES US AIRWAYS CEO TO ENSURE DEAL PRESERVES FULL UPSTATE NY AIR SERVICE, JOBS & LOW-COST FARES ñ MERGER COULD AFFECT SERVICE AT CITIES ACROSS THE STATE With US…
Read MoreBrian Gold
Certainly not the most significant example, but I’d like to mention our route from Chicago to Delhi. The flights were ALWAYS completely full, and we were carrying cargo in both…
Read MoreMichelle Soto de Carvalho
Dear President Obama, As a supporter of your administration, I would like to send a letter explaining my position on the possible AA/USAir merger and bring it to your attention…
Read MoreGary Gardner
Mr. Bill Frezza, I must say that as I read your article which was published by Forbes magazine, on April 24, 2012, I was taken in so many different directions…
Read More5.08.12 – (LAA) – No Confidence Petition
APFA Hotline Update – Sign The Petition and Rally On Friday! This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, May 8, 2012. No Confidence…
Read More5.04.12 – (LAA) – Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors
This is Leslie Mayo with the APFA Hotline for Friday, May 4, 2012. Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors in Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News and the Ft.…
Read MoreNo Confidence for AA Management’s Business Plan – 5.04.12
Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, In 1947, the Air Line Stewards and Stewardesses Association was certified as the first bargaining representative for the AA Flight Attendants. Back then, a flight attendant…
Read More5.03.12 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Issues Direct Appeal to AMR Board of Directors
American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Issues Direct Appeal to AMR Board of Directors – 05.03.12
Read MoreUS Air Makes Push for Potential Merger – 5.02.12
US Air Makes Push for Potential Merger Wed May†2,†2012 9:32†pm (PDT) By SUSAN CAREY http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304743704577380671487453632.html?mod=googlenews_wsj US Airways Group Inc., LCC +0.98% which is stalking American Airlines parent AMR Corp. in…
Read MoreIs the court attracted to US Air plan? – 5.02.12
Is the court attracted to US Air plan? Wed May†2,†2012 9:32†pm (PDT) Analyst: AMR may have sensed bankruptcy court is attracted to US Airways plan Read more here: http://startelegram.typepad.com/sky_talk/#storylink=cpy The…
Read MorePlaneBusiness Banter by Holly Hegeman – 4.25.12
The following article, which explains our current situation better than any article we’ve seen to date, was written by the editor and publisher of PlaneBusiness Banter, Holly Hegeman. Before Holly…
Read MoreAlex Burgnon
Mr. Sanati: Your inaccurate assessment of each of AA’s union’s motivation to support a merger between American and US Airways could not be further from the truth. Did you actually…
Read MoreK. Ryan Duvall
Re: "Unions must budge" by John Mullen, Sunday Letters. Management ruined deal The first line of Mullen’s letter says it all: "I am not an American Airlines employee …". If…
Read MoreTwo can play the airline bankruptcy game – 4.28.12
Two can play the airline bankruptcy game By Steven Pearlstein, The Washington Post, Published: April 28 Over the past decade, major airlines have figured out how to use the bankruptcy…
Read MorePetition of *No Confidence* in AA Management’s Business Plan – May 3, 2012
Updated Q&As – May 2, 2012
Why would we want US Airways to merge with American Airlines? AA has lost a significant amount of our business travelers to other carriers and alliances. The current big two…
Read MoreAIRLINE WEEKLY – April 16, 2012
ìSOMETHING EVEN MORE SPECIAL?î What to expect if US Airways does merge with American AIRLINE WEEKLY, April 16, 2012 Itís not inevitable. But a US Airways-American combination has become likely…
Read More4.27.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks
APFA Hotline – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks Today is Friday, April 27, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update including information on the 1113 hearings…
Read MoreUS Airways Talking Points – April 30, 2012
Why are you here today? Today, AMR is in bankruptcy court asking the judge to scrap all of its unions' collective bargaining agreements. We are here today to stand up…
Read More4.26.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Hearings
APFA HOTLINE UPDATE This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Thursday, April 26, 2012. NY BANKRUPTCY HEARINGS We are aware that many of you are anxious for…
Read More4.23.12 – (LAA) – Justice for AAmerican Workers System Wide Picketing Update
APFA Special HotLine Update Justice for AAmerican Workers – System Wide Picketing Update Monday April 23, 2012 Today the workers of American Airlines stood together and made our voices heard…
Read More4.20.12 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Ready for Their Day in Court
American Airlines Flight Attendants Ready for Their Day in Court “Justice for AAmerican Workers” Nationwide Demonstration and Rally at NYC Bankruptcy Courthouse MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release APFA National Media…
Read More4.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Management Will Begin Presenting Their 1113 Case Before Bankruptcy Court
Today is Friday, April 20, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with a Special APFA Hotline update. On Monday, April 23, AA management will begin presenting their 1113 case before the…
Read MoreFAQs: US Airways Information – April 20, 2012
WHY A MERGER NOW? Q. Why now? A. To say that American Airlines is facing a challenging time is an understatement. Despite the sacrifices we have made over the…
Read MoreAPFA/US Airways Bridge Term Sheet Highlights – April 20, 2012
Early Out APFA's proposal accepted No Furloughs Wage Increases: 2.5% on effective date. 1.5% annually over next 5 years. Retirement: Pension plan frozen. Replaced with a 401(k) contribution. Current employees…
Read More4.14.12 – (LAA) – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details
APFA Hotline – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details Today is Saturday, April 14, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with this week’s APFA Hotline. “AA’s propaganda machine is in full…
Read More4.13.12 (Special BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Roll Call Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 – US Airways Term Sheet Support
Read More4.11.12 – (LAA) – National Coordinators and Division Rep Appointments
Special APFA Hotline April 11, 2012 – National Coordinators and Division Rep Appointments ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED Today, the APFA Executive Committee met by teleconference to confirm appointments for the administrative…
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Read More4.05.12 – (LAA) – First Day of Hearings on 1113 Motion, Key Dates Recap, AFA-Eagle Picketing Events
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Thursday, April 5, 2012 SAVE THE DATE [email protected] April 23rd marks the first day of hearings on the 1113 motion and is also the…
Read More4.04.12 – (LAA) – Reserves, Misconnection, Illegality, Cancellation (MIC), Clarification to Article 9.P.2 and Appendix I, 9.P.2,Commuter Policy
Special Hotline Update Special Hotline Update for April 4, 2012 Our members have done a commendable job of taking care of passengers and each other in the wake of the…
Read More4.02.12 – (LAA) – Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed
Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed Today Judge Lane signed the stipulation and scheduling order for the 1113 motion. The key dates and deadlines identified in the order are as follows:…
Read More3.30.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Executive Bonuses, Picketing Event, EAP, National Coordinator Announcements, Division Reps
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The court held a scheduling conference on Thursday, March 29, concerning the motions filed by the company to reject all of its collective bargaining agreements. The parties…
Read More3.28.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Motion Filing
WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Following filing of an 1113 motion, the judge will schedule a hearing to hear evidence and arguments from the Company and the Unions related mainly to the…
Read More3.27.12 – (LAA) – AMR Files 1113 Motion, TWU Protest in Miami
AMR files 1113 motion We learned last week that an 1113 motion was imminent, but have suspected for months that AMR would go this way. Horton’s outright refusal to consider…
Read More3.26.12 – (LAA) – Court Orders Formation of “Retiree Committee”
Court orders formation of “Retiree Committee” On Friday, March 23, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order regarding the formation of a “Retiree Committee” concerning medical benefits for currently retired American…
Read More3.23.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations update, Updated Term Sheet, UHC Claims update, UA Non-Rev Listing Update, National Coordinator Announcement, Professional Standards
For the week ending Friday, March 23, 2012 We know everyone is feeling angry and frustrated by the Company’s complete lack of respect for Flight Attendants both before and during…
Read More3.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Intent to File Section 1113 Motion
AA announces intent to file Section 1113 motion During a Bankruptcy Court hearing this afternoon, AMR’s attorneys announced that the Company will file a Section 1113 motion next week unless…
Read More3.16.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Legislative Update, LHR, United Non-Rev Listing, National Coordinator Announcement, Human Trafficking Awareness Training, ITF Member Support Action
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] This week APFA negotiators met with the company and NMB in continued discussions relating to the Company’s APFA 1113 Term Sheet. The APFA made a proposal to…
Read More3.14.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Terms Sheet Discussions, Firing of Gailen David
The 1113 Terms Sheet discussions with NMB and the Company resumed yesterday afternoon at F/U. The discussions yesterday centered on Retiree Medical. Yesterday, was the first day of our scheduled…
Read More3.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Asks the NMB to Recomment Final and Binding Arbitration to Resolve Collective Bargaining Dispute
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] In the following letter APFA asked the National Mediation Board to recommend to the parties final and binding arbitration to resolve the collective bargaining dispute. APA and…
Read More3.08.12 – (LAA) – Hard Freeze of Pensions
Hard Freeze Follow Up Hotline This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…
Read More3.07.12 – (LAA) – Company Announces Pension “Hard Freeze”
Bankruptcy Update March 7, 2012 This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…
Read More3.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
Bankruptcy Update March 3, 2012 In yesterday’s Negotiations Update American criticizes APFA for “opting” to attend an annual Board of Directors meeting and being insufficiently committed to reaching a consensual…
Read More3.01.12 (4Q11 EC Meeting)
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Read More3.01.12 – (LAA) – APFA’s Attorneys Appear in Bankruptcy Court, National Coordinator Nominations, Division Representative Nominations, Professional Standards,
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE APFA’s attorneys appeared in the Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan today at a hearing on the company’s motions to spend tens of millions of dollars on additional consultants. APFA…
Read More2.28.12 – (LAA) – AA Releases Statement of Financial Affairs, Ad Hoc Update
American Airlines continues to make its commitment to busting organized labor on its property crystal clear. Yesterday, the airline’s parent company revealed in its Statement of Financial Affairs an expenditure…
Read More2.26.12 – (LAA) – AA Rejects APFA’s Early-Out Proposal
Bankruptcy Update APFA learned of AA’s rejecting our early-out proposal as most of you did via a late in the day update on the company’s restructuring related website. When last…
Read More2.27.12 – 3.01.12 (Annual BOD Convention)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Roll Call 3 Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda as Amended Resolution…
Read More2.24.12 – (LAA) – Message from Newly Elected National Officers, National Officer Runoff Election Results
A Message from the Newly Elected National Officers To the APFA Membership: Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Union. While the past few months have been…
Read More2.23.12 – (LAA) – National Run-Off Election Ballots Due, Presidential Debate, TWU Protest
FROM THE BALLOT COMMITTEE ACTION REQUIRED [email protected] Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote! The National Officer Run-off election ballots must be cast by 10:00 CT on February…
Read More2.22.12 – (LAA) – 500 Furloughs Mitigated, National Officer Ballots Mailed, Presidential Debate
500 Furloughs Mitigated NO FURLOUGHS Following a preliminary review of the Overage Leave, Modified Partnership Flying and Travel Separation Program ballots the company has agreed they will be able to…
Read More2.21.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
For Tuesday February 21, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Negotiations with the company continued through the weekend. The discussions centered on the scheduling portions of the company’s Term Sheet. Roy Everett has…
Read More2.18.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bids Close Early, Vacation Bidding, FAs are Reminded to Maintain an Updated Manual
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier this week the APFA Negotiating Team including our airline economist, Dan Akins, met with American. During the meeting Dan described a number of concerns he had about…
Read More2.17.12 – (LAA) – BOD Special Meeting for Full Briefing on 1113 Negotiations, Bankruptcy Update, Early Out Proposal, Overage Leaves, Presidential Debate
FROM THE HOTEL DEPARTMENT [email protected] The Hotel Department update included in today’s Hotline was a followup on the information included in a message sent last week regarding MIA long layovers.…
Read More2.15.12 – Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2012Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 Patrick Hancock (817) 467-0737 Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal Proposed Early-Out Package Would Help AMR Emerge with Efficient Workforce FORT…
Read More2.15.12 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal
Earlier today, APFA presented a proposal to the company that provides a blueprint for moving our aging workforce into retirement as a way to save money and mitigate the company’s…
Read More2.14.12 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve Agenda as Amended Resolution 2 – Article 17 Resolution 3 – Withdrawn Resolution…
Read More2.13.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest
VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST Event Details: Tuesday February 14, 2012 1100-1400 CT DFW Terminal D, Upper Level Employees of American Airlines, including those represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants…
Read More2.10.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest, Overage Leaves
For the week ending Friday February 10, 2012 VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST The AFA and the CWA are the latest to join our protest next Tuesday, February 14. They along with…
Read More2.10.12 – AA Unions & Employees Gather at DFW For a Large Valentine’s Day Protest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2012 Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 AA Unions & Employees Gather at DFW For a Large Valentine’s Day Protest At the Heart of the…
Read More2.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Table Team Began Meeting with NMB
Bankruptcy Update February 9, 2012 The APFA Negotiating Table Team began today’s meeting with the National Mediation Board (NMB). “Later in the day, the session included the company where the…
Read More2.07.12 – (LAA) – Overage Leaves, Modified Partnership Flying, 5 and 10 year Travel Seperation Program
Tuesday February 7, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] As reported earlier the company currently has an overage of 500 Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, as a result the company will be…
Read MoreBankruptcy in the Press
Flight attendants welcome news that AMR is exploring merger options 7.10.12 Note From Holly – 6.25.12 AMR Bankruptcy Follies: Follyville – 6.25.12Judge to rule on American passenger service agent election…
Read More2.05.12 – (LAA) – American Announced Voluntary Options to Manage Overage
February 5, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] This week American announced that they would be opening voluntary options to help manage a current overage of 500 Flight Attendants. This…
Read More2.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankurptcy Update
February 3, 2012 It is important to remember that the company’s ridiculous proposal from Wednesday is merely an opening salvo. Of course, they would like for this term sheet to…
Read More2.02.12 – (LAA) – Ed Show Postponed
Ed Show Postponed The Ed Show informed us that we would be bumped from tonight’s show. The Susan G Komen story took precedence. We are working with the Producers on…
Read More2.01.12 – (LAA) – Headcount Reduction, Term Sheet Proposed by Company
February 1, 2012 Following the meetings with management today, we can now confirm the following information: As you read this information, please keep in mind the Negotiating Team expected this…
Read More1.31.12 – Union President Wants Strong Biz Plan Ahead of AMR Section 1113 Proposal
Union President Wants Strong Biz Plan Ahead of AMR Section 1113 Proposal APFA President Laura Glading Calls for New Direction to Accompany Contract Negotiations Jan. 31, 2012 (Fort Worth) –…
Read More1.31.12 – (LAA) – AMR Management to Issue Its Initial Proposal for Reorganizating Contracts
January 31, 2012 Dear APFA Members, We are standing on the precipice of a very stressful and tumultuous time in this bankruptcy. Tomorrow, AMR management will issue its initial proposal…
Read More1.30.12 – (LAA) – Procedures a Debtor Must Follow to Modify a CBA
Hotline Update January 30, 2012 This week will hold the most significant developments in the AMR bankruptcy case since the November 29th filing. According to the company, we will see…
Read More1.29.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Hotel Department Update, National Officer Run-off Election Ballots Mailed
Hotline Update January 29, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE On Friday – the second monthly Omnibus hearing of the bankruptcy, when the court hears all motions filed earlier in the month –…
Read More1.27.12 – (LAA) – APFA Presidential Debate, AD Hoc WTS, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Make up HISEND, MIC, EC Meeting
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 27, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Boston Bankruptcy Information Base Visit Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 Over the coming…
Read More1.26.12 – (LAA) APFA Remains Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2012 CONTACT: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless,…
Read More1.26.12 – APFA Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2012 CONTACT: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless,…
Read More1.25.12 – (LAA) – First Responder Workplace Fairness Act, NMB Notified Untions of Meeting Scheduled with American
CONGRESSWOMAN MAZIE HIRONO (D-HI) INTRODUCES AIRLINE FIRST RESPONDER WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT For Immediate Release January 25, 2012 Contact: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless, TX) APFA and members of the…
Read More1.23.12 – (LAA) – Presidential Debate Posted
APFA Presidential Debate Posted January 23, 2012 Today, January 23, 2012, the APFA sponsored the Presidential Debate between Liz Geiss and Laura Glading. APFA members may view the debate, in…
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1.20.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Run-Off Election Ballots, AD Hoc WTS, Reserve Tentative Agreement, Article 10/Reserve TA, EC Meeting
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 20, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier today APFA bankruptcy counsel filed our first two objections in the case. The first objection was against…
Read More1.19.12 – (LAA) – APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions
APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions Laura Glading Vows to Hold Management Responsible For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 January 19, 2012 (Euless, TX) –…
Read More01.19.12 – APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions
APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions Laura Glading Vows to Hold Management Responsible For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 January 19, 2012 (Euless, TX) –…
Read More1.18.12 – (LAA) – National Officer Ballot Count
Hotline Update BOS Meeting Scheduled The Bankruptcy Information Meeting for BOS/BOSI has been scheduled: Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 —– Meetings are open to all…
Read More1.15.12 – (LAA) – Partnership Between US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corportation and APFA
Hotline Update January 15, 2012 Last week you read about a historic partnership between the US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and this union. On Friday APFA president Laura Glading…
Read More1.13.12 – (LAA) – Assessing Bids for AMR, Cabin ASAP Program, Vacation Accrual Posted, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday January 13, 2012 This week, I spoke with well-known and respected aviation reporter Ted Reed with TheStreet.com. Mr Reed published the article “AMR…
Read More1.12.12 – APFA and PBGC both Issue Press Releases Calling on AA to Honor Pensions
APFA and PBGC both Issue Press Releases Calling on AA to Honor Pensions APFA RELEASE: American Airlines Flight Attendants Echo PBGC’s Call for American Airlines to Honor Obligations and Retain…
Read More1.12.12 – (LAA) – NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations, APFA and PBGC Call on AA to Honor Pensions
Hotline Update – January 12, 2012 NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations Today, the National Mediation Board convened a meeting of APFA, APA, TWU and American Airlines to discuss…
Read More1.10.12 – (LAA) – AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR, Bankruptcy Update
Hotline Update January 10, 2012 AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR American announced yesterday that New Delhi flights will end on March 1, 2012 and Burbank service will stop on February…
Read More1.06.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed, Seat Belt Fines, Obama Appoints 3 to NLRB
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 6, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE APFA President Laura Glading continues to meet or conference weekly with the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee along with Rob…
Read More1.03.12 – (LAA) – SFO Base Visit, Bankrupty Information Base Visits, Retirement Base Visits
Hotline Update SFO Base Vist Scheduled The SFO Base Meeting has been scheduled: Tuesday January 17 – SFO Embassy Suites SFO – South 1000-1300 —– Below are the Bankruptcy Information…
Read More1.02.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bankruptcy Info Base Visits, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed
Hotline Update January 2, 2012 Friday’s Bankruptcy Update ended with the following message – “the value of the Flight Attendants’ morale is priceless.” We all know it’s true but surprisingly,…
Read More12.30.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, December 30, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE In yesterday’s Hotline we mentioned that the Company’s business plan will be the centerpiece of this bankruptcy. It…
Read More12.29.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Retention of the Jefferies Group
As I have stated in previous Hotlines, APFA is devoting all of its resources to defend our contract during this bankruptcy; to that end we have assembled a team of…
Read More12.28.11 – (LAA) – Base Visits at MIA and LAX
Dates have been scheduled for the Base Visits at MIA and LAX. MIA January 9, 2012 [Monday] Location: MIAMI INTL AIRPORT HOTEL Time: 1100-1400 LAX January 16, 2012 [Monday] Location:…
Read More12.23.11 – (LAA) – Message from the President, Bankruptcy Update, Retirement Briefings, Fatigue, Ballot Committee Update
December 23, 2011 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, This year has been one of the most difficult we have faced together. We have weathered natural disasters, a continued cloud of economic…
Read More12.21.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update December 21, 2011 Today’s first Bankruptcy Informational Base Visit in NYC went extremely well. Flight Attendants from all seniority levels attended. The meeting is packed full of information…
Read More12.16.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Base Visits, 2012 Benefits Verification, Hybrid Relief Lines
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday December 16, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Over the coming weeks, we will be visiting the bases to provide you with information about bankruptcy. We…
Read More12.15.11 – (LAA) – Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Meeting, Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update – December 15, 2011 Two weeks ago today I addressed the membership in the wake of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I told you how disappointed I was…
Read More12.15.11 – (LAA) – Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Meeting, Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update – December 15, 2011 Two weeks ago today I addressed the membership in the wake of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I told you how disappointed I was…
Read More12.14.11 – (LAA) – AMR’s Luxury Mansion
Hotline Update – December 14, 2011 We know that for years AMR executives have been lining their pockets with millions of dollars in bonuses. It was revealed just today that…
Read More12.13.11 – (LAA) – Honorable Sean H Lane Assigned to AMR Bankruptcy Proceedings
Hotline Update – December 13, 2011 The judge assigned to AMR’s bankruptcy proceedings is the Honorable Sean H. Lane. Judge Lane was sworn in as a United States Bankruptcy Judge…
Read More12.13.11 – 12.14.11 (3Q11 EC Meeting)
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Read More12.12.11 – (LAA) – Sick Time Rumors
Hotline Update – December 12, 2011 Today’s hotline will hopefully clear up a rumor that seems to have gone system wide. Rumor: American is taking away our sick time! The…
Read More12.11.11 – (LAA) – APFA Ramping Up Presence in Washington DC to Advance the Legislative and Regulatory Issues that Affect Flight Attendants
Hotline – December 11, 2011 You may recall meeting our Legislative Affairs Rep. Julie Frederick during this summer’s base visits. Julie and I, along with our team from O’Neill and…
Read More12.10.11 – (LAA) – Introduction to Jeffrey R Freund of Bredhoff and Kaiser
Hotline Update – December 10, 2011 Earlier this week we named the law firms that will represent APFA during bankruptcy — Guerrieri, Clayman, Bartos & Parcelli, P.C. and Bredhoff &…
Read More12.09.11 – (LAA) – Self Care Document Posted on the Bankruptcy Information and EAP Pages of APFA Website
Hotline Update – December 9, 2011 The next meeting of the Creditors’ Committee is scheduled for December 15th in New York. The APFA Board of Directors will be in DFW…
Read More12.08.11 – (LAA) – Collective Bargaining Agreement in Bankruptcy
Hotline Update – December 8, 2011 There has been some confusion regarding what happens when the company wants to alter or terminate the Collective Bargaining Agreement in bankruptcy. Here is…
Read More12.07.11 – (LAA) – AMR is the “Debtor-in-Possession” in These Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings
Hotline Update – December 7, 2011 In Monday’s Hotline message, we announced the appointment of APFA, APA and TWU (among other entities) to posts on the Committee of Unsecured Creditors’…
Read More12.06.11 – (LAA) – APFA President Laura Glading and Counsel are Currently Interviewing Financial Advisor Firms in NY
Hotline Update – December 6, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading and counsel are currently interviewing financial advisor firms in NY. As we await the outcome of these interviews, with this…
Read More12.05.11 – (LAA) – U.S. Trustee Announces Members of Committee of Unsecured Creditors
Hotline Update – December 5, 2011 The U.S. Trustee just announced members of Committee of Unsecured Creditors today – APFA is on along with APA and TWU and six others…
Read More12.04.11 – (LAA) – When Will AA Emerge from Bankruptcy, Women’s Leadership in Unions
Hotline Update for Sunday December 4, 2011 We’ve received questions regarding when AA will emerge from bankruptcy. American has stated that it will most likely remain in bankruptcy for 12-18…
Read More12.03.11 – (LAA) – Question Regarding Travel Benefits, Pensions, Retiree Medical
Hotline Update – Saturday December 3, 2011 This is APFA Communications Coordinator Jeff Pharr with the hotline update for Saturday December 3, 2011. APFA President Laura Glading is preparing for…
Read More12.02.11 – (LAA) – Message from the APFA President Regarding Bankruptcy
Hotline Update for Friday December 2, 2011 Almost four days have passed since the announcement, and we can expect that with each day will come new rumors and speculation. I…
Read More12.01.11 – (LAA) – Transcript of Glading Video Message to MEmbership Regarding AA’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Hotline Update – December 1, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading released a video message to the Membership today. Today’s Hot line message is a transcription of that video—– I’m Laura…
Read More11.30.11 – (LAA) – American Was in Court for the First Day of Bankruptcy Hearings, Skyword Express
Hotline Update – November 30, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Hotline Update for Wednesday November 30, 2011. APFA was represented by counsel yesterday in NY…
Read More11.29.11 – (LAA) – AMR Corporation and All its Related Corporate Entities Filed a Petition Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
Special Hotline Update – November 29, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading. This is a very tough day for everyone. We’ve hit the ground running since early this morning.…
Read More11.23.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations, National Officer WTS, ELOA, EC Meeting, Delta Representational Election Interference, Benefits Verification, Uniform Points, Office Closure
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Wednesday, November 23, 2011. NEGOTIATIONS [email protected] Many Flight Attendants have contacted APFA headquarters requesting an update on the progress of FA negotiations. Negotiations are…
Read More11.18.11 – (LAA) – Remember November, Negotiations, STL Vice Chairperson Elections Results, National Officer WTS, ELOA, Benefits Verification, United Healthcare Lawsuit Settlement, Uniform Points
Remember November Today, November 18th, we pay homage to our fellow Flight Attendants who stood against corporate tyranny and staged the most successful strike in airline history. To all of…
Read More11.11.11 – (LAA) – Flight 587 Memorial/Anniversary, FA Leave Options, Benefits Verification, National Officer WTS, STL Ballots, Qantas Day of Action, Uniform Points, Layover Safety
Weekly Hotline For the week ending November 11, 2011 FLIGHT 587 MEMORIAL/ANNIVERSARY Saturday, November 12 will mark the 10th anniversary of the demise of Flight 587. There will be a…
Read More11.04.11 – (LAA) – OCCU-Fly Wall Street, National Officer WTS, STL Ballots, Qantas Update, FA Leave Options, IFAHCC, Nick Aaronson, ASAP via WBAT, Low-Time Flyers, Fall Back, RDUI Retirement Briefing, Sky Ball
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday November 4, 2011 OCCU-FLY WALL STREET As Flight Attendants, we never forget our history.†And each year on November 18th we remember…
Read More10.28.11 – (LAA) – Benefit Enrollment, Dear Colleague Letter, Low-Time Flyers, AA and TWU Reach TA, RDUI Retirement Briefing, RDU, Pink Links
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 28, 2011 HEALTH DEPARTMENT [email protected] —ONLY 3 DAYS REMAIN FOR 2012 BENEFIT ENROLLMENT— Open enrollment for 2012 benefits is available on JetNet…
Read More10.21.11 – (LAA) – International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Accepted APFA’s Petition for Membership this Week, Pink Links, Benefit Enrollment, Manual Updates, ORD RDUI Retirement Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 21, 2011 WE’RE IN! The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) accepted APFA’s petition for membership this week. The ITF is an organization…
Read More10.14.11 – (LAA) – President’s Remarks at Fall BOD Meeting, Occupy Wall Street, AA Plans Capacity Cuts, November Bidsheets, SFO Pilot Base Closure, Benefit Enrollment, Make-up Reminder, Bid Leaves, Golden Wings, Sky Ball, ORD RDUI Retirment Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 14, 2011 APFA PRESIDENT Below is an excerpt from APFA President Laura Glading’s opening remarks at this week’s APFA Fall Board of…
Read More10.11.11 – 10.12.11 (Fall BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve Agenda Resolution 2 – Edward M. Kennedy Award – Congresswoman Mazie Hirono Resolution 3 – Distinguished Service Award –…
Read MoreGOLDEN WINGS CHANGES WHO CAN QUALIFY FOR THEIR SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICAL
Golden Wings, which is an independent company that sells supplemental (back-up) medical insurance to retired airline employees, has announced they will no longer write coverage for retirees not receiving…
Read More10.07.11 – (LAA) – Message from APFA President, Flight 191 Memorial, 2012 Benefit Enrollment, Golden Wings, PLOA, S80 QUAL Drop, BOD Fall Meeting, Sky Ball, ORD Retirement Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 7, 2011 MESSAGE FROM APFA PRESIDENT LAURA GLADING Earlier this week, APFA President Laura Glading issued a hotline message stating in part,…
Read More10.04.11 – (LAA) – AMR Stock Loses Significant Value During Trading
October 4, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading. Everyone is aware of the extraordinary market volatility that currently exists in our industry as in many others. Yesterday was a…
Read More9.30.11 – (LAA) – Skyword Express, Flight Attendant Coalition, PLOA, S80 Qual Drop, Upcoming Elections, Benefit Enrollment, PVD, Sky Ball, ORD Retirment Briefing, Mind Your Belongings, BOD Meeting
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 30, 2011 SKYWORD EXPRESS The Fall 2011 State of the Union Skyword Express was mailed to all Flight Attendants this…
Read More9.23.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, PLOA, Sky Ball, Government Affairs Update, RDUI and STL WTS, Mexico Layover Safety, SFO Retirement Briefing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 23, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] APFA is aware of the rumors and published reports related to AMR’s financial outlook. Be…
Read More9.16.11 – (LAA) – 9/11, DHS, Sky Ball, RDUI and STL WTS, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 16, 2011 AMERICA REMEMBERS Beautiful tributes were held around the nation last weekend to honor those killed on September 11,…
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InfoRep Hotline Wednesday September 13, 2011 From Brett Durkin APFA Vice President: [email protected] Please be advised that APFA has become aware of numerous circumstances where a Flight Attendant has taken…
Read More9.13.11 – 9.14.11 (2Q11 EC Meeting)
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Read More9.09.11 – (LAA) – We Remember 9/11
APFA Special Weekly Hotline We Remember Friday September 9, 2011 Dear Flight Attendants, Though it is difficult to believe, ten years have passed since the horrendous terrorist attacks of September…
Read More9.08.11 – Union President tells Congress “No more, ‘It’s my way or the runway’”
Union President tells Congress “No more, ‘It’s my way or the runway’”
Read More09.07.11
APFA PAC† Dear InfoReps, During the recent State of the Union Base Visits many of you learned of the importance of APFA having a strong legislative voice to affect positive…
Read More9.02.11 – (LAA) – (LAA) – 9/11 Wristbands, SFOI Closes, Turn Down, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, The Space Between, Wounded Warrior Chairty Golf Tournament, RDUI STL WTS, Worst Governor Ever, Upcoming Retirement Briefings, Labor Day Office Closure
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 2, 2011 9/11 WRISTBANDS APFA has teamed up with United AFA to produce a limited quantity of 9/11 Remembrance Wristbands.…
Read More8.26.11 – (LAA) – APFA State of the Union, Hurricane Irene, WTS for RDUI VC and STL VC, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Chairty Golf Tournament, Verizon Ends Strike, ALSA, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday August 26, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION APFA President Laura Glading wrapped up the State of the Union Base Visits this…
Read More8.12.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings, Picketing for FAA Reauthorization, Verizon Workers on Strike, Manual Revisions, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Tournament, PSA Strike Vote, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement B
Weekly Hotline for Friday August 12, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION MEETINGS APFA continues to receive positive feedback from Flight Attendants at the base visits. The meetings are an informative…
Read More8.19.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Tournament, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday August 19, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION MEETINGS APFA wraps up the meetings next week with return visits to ORD and…
Read More8.05.11 – (LAA) – Congress Reaches Compromise to End Government Shutdown, Frontier FAs Agree to Terms of CBA, Manual Audits, Extreme Heat at Recurrent Training, IOD Provider Changes, Improvements to Makeup Procedures, Retirement Briefings, Traffic Increas
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, August 5, 2011 CONGRESS REACHES COMPROMISE – FOR NOW A bipartisan compromise was reached between the House of Representatives and the Senate to…
Read More7.29.11 – (LAA) – Recall Deadline, Glading Calls on Congress to End Government Shutdown, Layover Banking Safety, IOD Provider Changes, Improvements to Makeup Procedures, APFA App, JFK-HND Route Suspended, Delta Profits Announced, State of the Union Meetin
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, July 29, 2011 RECALL DEADLINE Today, Friday, July 29 is the last day for the next 100 Flight Attendants on the recall list…
Read More7.29.11 – Flight Attendant Union President Calls on Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Flight Attendant Union President Calls on Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Read More7.22.11 – (LAA) – Flyer App, Recall Notices Mailed, Make Up Procedures Get a Facelift, New Fleet, Other Airlines Announce Profits, APFA PAC, Hot Cabin Temperatures, State of the Union Meetings
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, July 22, 2011 WE’VE GOT AN APP FOR THAT! APFA is pleased to announce the release of the APFA iPhone and iPad app.…
Read More7.20.11 – Flight Attendants React to News of American Airlines’ Announcement of New Planes
Flight Attendants React to News of American Airlines’ Announcement of New Planes
Read More7.20.11 – (LAA) – Statement from Laura Glading – President, APFA – Regarding American Airline’s Announcement of Historic Airplane Purchase
APFA SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE 7.20.11 Statement from Laura Glading – President, APFA – regarding American Airline’s announcement of historic airplane purchase: This morning, American Airlines management announced that the company…
Read More7.19.11 – Flight Attendant Coalition Backs TSA Multi-Layered Approach Securiy Screening
Flight Attendant Coalition Backs TSA Multi-Layered Approach Securiy Screening
Read More7.18.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE State of the Union Meetings Are you tired of the rumors, the innuendo and the secretive whispers behind the galley curtain? The leadership at APFA certainly is!…
Read More7.15.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, PVD Survey, 2011 Recall Update, Hot Cabins, APFA Supports APSA-CWA, Virgin Pilots Call Off Strike, TWA Flight 800
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 15, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION BASE VISITS We continue to receive positive feedback from Flight Attendants attending the State…
Read More7.11.11 – (LAA) – 2011 Recall Update, STL State of the Union Update
Hotline Update Monday July 11, 2011 JULY 2011 RECALL UPDATE Recall notices will be sent the next 100 Flight Attendants on the Recall list on Monday, July 18, 2011 via…
Read More7.08.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union, PVD Survey
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 8, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION “I get it now. Thank you for coming, I’m even more confident in our…
Read More7.01.11 – (LAA) – Welcome Returning Furloughs, State of the Union Base Visits, PVD Survey, Departure Dependability Update, SMF Satellite, United-Continental-AFA, Headquarters Closed for Independence Day
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 1, 2011 WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to the returning furloughs reporting to base July 1 to DFW, MIA…
Read More6.24.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, Negotiations Update, Contract Talks Across the Industry, Departure Dependability Form, DOM Mutual Transfers, Virgin Atlantic Pilots Vote to Strike, UHC Lawsuit
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 24, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION – BASE VISITS – LOCATION UPDATE Beginning July 6, APFA President Laura Glading, Negotiating Team Members,…
Read More6.17.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, Departure Dependability, Paperless Cockpit, APFA Endorses Rep Hirono, Happy Birthday DCA, Cabin ASAP, UHC Lawsuit, FMLA
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 17, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION – BASE VISITS A Conversation with APFA Beginning July 6, APFA President Laura Glading, Negotiating Team…
Read More6.16.11 – AA Flight Attendants Endorse Rep. Hirono for Senate
AA Flight Attendants Endorse Rep. Hirono for Senate
Read More6.10.11 – (LAA) – Wings of Courage, Cabin Temperature, UHC Lawsuit, Retirement Briefings, FMLA Updates, FSA Grace Period Nearing an End, Industry News
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, June 10, 2011 “Wings of Courage” The Washington Park International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon will debut a new breed of rose…
Read More6.07.11 – 6.08.11 (1Q11 EC Meeting)
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Read More6.03.11 – (LAA) – FSA Grace Period Ending, Recalled FAs and Prefunding, Human Trafficking Legislation, Replacement Workers, Hiding Corporate Greed
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 3, 2011 “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.” – Denis Waitley,…
Read More5.27.11 – (LAA) – Flying Safely, Welcoming Furloughed FAs, Jumpseat Riders, iPhone and iPad Apps, New Legislation, Carry-on Bags, Hiding Corporate Greed, Memorial Day
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, May 27, 2011 Flying Safely The severe weather roaring across the country has resulted in a spike in Flight Attendant injuries.† Your safety…
Read More5.20.11 – (LAA) – AMR Board Picketing, Coalition of Flight Attendand Unions, iPhone and iPad App, Increased Competition, Alternative Screening Methods, Hiding Corporate Greed, DFW Reps in Ops, ORD Retirement Seminars
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, May 20, 2011. AMR BOARD PICKETING Though the cold and rainy day started at 0630 about 75 Flight Attendants left the comfort of…
Read More5.17.11 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Picket Annual AMR Stockholders Meeting
Call To Action Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18 at the Hyatt Regency Century City Los Angeles as we picket the annual AMR Stockholders Meeting to demonstrate to the…
Read More5.17.11
Calling all InfoReps into Action! Phase two of our plan to expose the insatiable gluttony of Americanís executives takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18th as we picket the annual AMR…
Read More5.12.11
InfoRep Hotline†May 12, 2011 AMR BOD PICKETING † Still have empty pockets? Still ready to protest? Join us†next Wednesday, May 18, 2011†at the Hyatt Regency Century City Los Angeles as…
Read More5.16.11 – Flight Attendants Protest at AMR Shareholders Meeting
Flight Attendants Protest at AMR Shareholders Meeting
Read More5.13.11 – (LAA) – AMR Shareholders Picketing, APFA Votes at AMR Shareholders Meeting, Hiding Corporate Greed, FAA Proposes Enhancements to Crew Training, Skyword Online, DFW Reps in Ops, ORD Retirement Seminars
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday May 13, 2011 “HOW DID YOU IMPACT THE EXPERIENCE?” So begins Denise Lynn’s e-mail to the Flight Attendants this week. Then…
Read MoreUpdate Your Contact Info With APFA
Update Your Contact Info With APFA
Read More5.06.11 – (LAA) – Killing of Osama bin Laden, Negotiations Update, Face your Base Update, Retirement Seminars, SEC Sues over AMR BID
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday May 6, 1011 KILLING OF OSAMA bin LADEN Sunday brought news that we’ve waited to hear for almost 10 years. Osama bin Laden…
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InfoRep Call to Action Recently AA Vice President of Flight Service Denise Lynn distributed in every Flight Attendant mailbox a two-page missive detailing AAís new boarding procedures that began this…
Read More4.29.11 – (LAA) – Face of Your Base, Tornados, Imagine No Workers, Retirement Seminars, Don’t Drop the Soap
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 29, 2011 FACE OF YOUR BASE Seriously? This campaign just transported us back 50 years to the days of girdles, weight-checks and…
Read More4.21.11 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Over Corporate Greed Picketing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Thursday 21, 2011 This week’s regular Hotline Update was sent on Monday. Therefore, we’ll use this hotline as an update on the…
Read More4.18.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment Against Executives, Picketing, Flying CDG
Weekly Hotline For the week beginning Monday April 18, 2011 GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY With the publication of APFA’s Full Indictment against AMR executives, the time has come for the…
Read More4.21.11 (Special BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve Agenda Resolution 2 – InfoRep Resolution 3 – Adjourn
Read More4.20.11 – Flight Attendants ‘Indict’ AA Top Execs for ‘Multiple Acts of Managerial Incompetence’
Flight Attendants ‘Indict’ AA Top Execs for ‘Multiple Acts of Managerial Incompetence’
Read More4.15.11
YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE A STAND! EVENT: APFA PICKETING AND/OR LEAFLETING † WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011 † WHERE: YOUR LOCAL BASE AIRPORT *except SFO, STL and DCA/IAD Which…
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ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO VOTE! † Please remember to VOTE GUILTY or NOT GUILTY on the 14 charges against AA executives at www.apfa.org. Please click here for a compelling…
Read More4.15.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen Friday April 15, 2011 Today, we announce the last three charges presented in APFA’s Indictment against…
Read More4.14.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Nine, Ten, and Eleven
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Nine, Ten, and Eleven Thursday April 14, 2011 The charges of corporate misdeeds against AMR executives are piling up, today…
Read More4.13.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Six, Seven, and Eight
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Six, Seven, and Eight Wednesday April 13, 2011 Today, the mass of charges presented in APFA’s indictment against AMR’s top…
Read More4.12.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives Chares Third, Fourth, and Fifth Count of Managerial Incompetence and Moral Contempt
Special HotLine Update There has been an outcry among the Flight Attendants to accelerate the release of the indictment against AMR executives, so starting today three charges of corporate misdeeds…
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InfoRep Hotline – April 12, 2011 There has been an outcry among the Flight Attendants to accelerate the release of the indictment against AMR executives, so starting today three charges…
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In the Court of Public Opinion: APFA Issues Indictment of AMR†Executive Officers † This week APFA will be issuing an indictment charging the top five executive officers of American Airlines…
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Special InfoRep Hotline – April 8, 2011 As AA Execs get ready to pocket their 8th installment of bonuses, VP of Flight Service Denise Lynn has announced she will be…
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Special InfoRep Hotline for April 7, 2011 STANDING UP FOR WORKERSí RIGHTS Workersí rights across America are under attack. †As we continue our fight to get a contract that Flight…
Read More4.11.11 – (LAA) – APFA Issues Indictment of AMR Executive Officers
APFA Special HotLine Update Monday April 11, 2011 In the Court of Public Opinion: APFA Issues Indictment of AMR Executive Officers This week APFA will be issuing an indictment charging…
Read More4.09.11 – (LAA) – Neogtiations Update
Negotiations Update Saturday April 9, 2011 As APFA President Laura Glading stated in her March 25 Hotline, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has given us every indication there would not…
Read More4.08.11 – (LAA) – Survey Regarding AA Management, Japan Earthquake, Senate to Stop GOP Attack on Union Organizing, We Are One
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 8, 2011 20APR11 On Wednesday April 20, the day 800 plus managers are scheduled to once again receive undeserved bonuses, picketing and…
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InfoRep Hotline April 1, 2011 Hello fellow InfoReps, Dane Townsend-Pepper here with the IR hotline for Friday, April 1, 2011. Mark your calendars On Wednesday April 20, the day 800…
Read More4.01.11 – (LAA) – Strike Sec 90s Call to Action, AA Management Survey, Negotiations Update, Japan Earthquake, Ohio Senate Eliminates Public Service Workers Right to Bargain, Sprint Customers, DCA-I Closes
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 1, 2011 THANK YOU We had a tremendous response to our “Strike Sec. 903” Call to Action this week. This was a…
Read More3.31.11
Special APFA InfoRep Hotline for March 31, 2011 STANDING UP FOR WORKERSí RIGHTS Workersí rights across America are under attack. As we continue our fight to get a contract that…
Read More03.28.11
Urgent Call To Action! The House of Representatives has added a provision to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would force the National Mediation Board (NMB) to revert back to the…
Read More3.28.11 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Union Election Voting Rules
Urgent Call To Action! The House of Representatives has added a provision to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would force the National Mediation Board (NMB) to revert back to the…
Read More3.25.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Management Survey, YouTube Vido, We Are One, Japan Earthquake, Recurrent Training, AIRTRAN FAs Reach TA, Skyword Online
Weekly HotLine for the week ending Friday March 25, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE APFA President Laura Glading issued a hotline update yesterday on the status of our negotiations with American stating,…
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InfoRep Hotline March 25, 2011 Hello InfoReps! This is InfoRep Steering Committee member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep Hotline for Friday, March 25, 2011. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall which…
Read More3.24.11 – (LAA) – Secial Update on Negotiations
APFA President Laura Glading Special Update on Negotiations Thursday March 24, 2011 We’ve been in negotiations with the company for almost three years without a contract. Our anger with the…
Read More3.18.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake, Recall Update, PLOA, Make Up and HISEND, Management Survey, Executive Bonuses
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, March 18, 2011 EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI UPDATE APFA is continuously working to ensure the safety and security of all Flight Attendants currently in or traveling…
Read More3.16.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake
Japan Update March 16, 2011 In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, a joint Operational Response Team has been formed composed of Flight, Flight Service, APA, APFA, SOC and…
Read More3.15.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake
Japan Update Tuesday March 15, 2011 As Japan continues to recover from the devastating aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, flights to and from the country have returned to regularly…
Read More3.11.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake, Negotiations Update, Wisconsin Update, Recall Update, PLOA, UNICEF, Sprint Forward
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday March 11, 2011 EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI UPDATE All crew-members laying over in Japan and Hawaii have been accounted for and are safe. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected]…
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InfoRep Hotline March 11, 2011 This is InfoRep Steering Committee member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep Hotline for March 11, 2011. It Ainít Over ëTil the Fat Lady Sings On…
Read More3.10.11 – (LAA) – Recall Update
Recall Update Thursday, March 10, 2011 [email protected] American Airlines is accelerating the recall of the next 55 most senior Flight Attendants on the furlough recall list.†Notices to these Flight Attendants…
Read More3.04.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, CO Ratifies TA, Skyword
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday March 4, 2011 FAACT: Since 2005, AA has lost over $4.2 Billion. Meantime, for that dismal performance, the executives were awarded…
Read More3.03.11 – 3.06.11 (Annual BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1 – March 3, 2011 Roll Call 2 – March 4, 2011 Roll Call 3 – March 5, 2011 1a – Amend…
Read More2.25.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Base Elections, Recall Update, Vacation Bidding, BOD Annual Convention, Wisconsin, MoveOn
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, February 25, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] As we further await to hear from the NMB, a survey has been posted on…
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InfoRep Hotline February 25, 2011 This is Dane Townsend-Pepper, Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member with the InfoRep Hotline for Friday, February 25, 2011.† And the Winners areÖ Today the National…
Read More2.24.11 – (LAA) – Management Survey
Membership Opinion Survey Posted How’s AA Management Doing? APFA receives feedback daily about the performance of AAís Top Executives. It’s time American hears directly from you. A survey has been…
Read More2.22.11 – (LAA) – APFA and American Jointly Conclude an Agreement to Accelerate the Return of Furloughed Members
Special Hotline Message from APFA President Laura Glading Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Dear APFA Member, Just this past week, APFA and American jointly concluded an agreement to accelerate the return…
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InfoRep Hotline – February 18, 2011 This is interim InfoRep Steering Committee member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep Hotline for Friday, February 18, 2011. A Little Housekeeping VACATION BIDDING Vacation…
Read More2.18.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Wisconsin, Recall Update, FAA Reauth Update, Vacation Bidding, Bids Close Early, Base Representative Elections
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE As reported earlier this week, at the request of the National Mediation Board (NMB), APFA President Laura Glading, along with members of the APFA Negotiating Team, traveled to…
Read More2.16.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update
Negotiations Update Wednesday, February 16, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading, along with other members of APFA’s Negotiating Team met with the three Board Members of the National Mediation Board Tuesday…
Read More2.16.11 (Special BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1a Amend Agenda 1 Approve Agenda 2 Mandarin Speakers 3 Adjourn
Read More2.15.11 – 2.16.11 (4Q11 EC Meeting)
Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Resolution 1a – Amend to Include Resolution 1- Approve Agenda Resolution 2 ñ Dues Forgiveness Resolution 3- Dues Forgiveness…
Read More2.15.11 – 2.16.11 (4Q10 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.11.11 – (LAA) – Negotiatons Update, Management Survey, Recalls, Bidding Reminder, FAA Reauth Revisit, Base Representative Elections
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, February 11, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The National Mediation Board has requested a meeting with APFA. APFA President Laura Glading will travel to…
Read More2.09.11 – (LAA) – Recall of 368 FAs Announced, Negotionless Update, FAA Reauth Revisit, Joining TWU on the Picket Line, Base Representative Elections, WTS, 4Q EC Meeting, Weather Closures
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, February 9 2011. Late yesterday, American announced the recall of approximately 368 Flight Attendants. The…
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InfoRep Hotline ñ February 4, 2011 This is Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep hotline for Friday, February 4, 2011. It’s time to put on your…
Read More2.04.11 – (LAA) – Negotiationless Update, FAA Reath Revisit, Joining the TWU On the Picket Line, Base Rep Elections, 4Q EC Meeting, Weather Coniditions
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, February 4, 2011 NEGOTIATIONless UPDATE [email protected] American Airlines $1 million Super Bowl sponsorship is just another example of their ability to find money…
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InfoRep Hotline – Weekly Legislative Update This is the weekly legislative update for January 31, 2011 from Julie Tandy Frederick of APFA Government Affairs. Many believe one of the biggest…
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InfoRep Hotline January 28, 2011 This is Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep hotline for January 28, 2011. So, who ya gonna blame now AA? Over…
Read More1.28.11 (Special BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1. Approve Agenda 2. Campaign 3. Adjourn
Read More1.28.11 – (LAA) Negotiations Update, Base Representative Elections, 4Q EC Meeting, WTS, Last 5 Days of the Month
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, January 28, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] As we await an answer from the National Mediation Board on our request for release, we want…
Read More01.21.11
InfoRep Hotline January 21, 2011 This is Dane Townsend-Pepper, Interim InfoRep Steering Committee Member with the InfoRep hotline for January 21, 2011. After the dismal results of the last round…
Read More1.21.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Foruth Quarter Earnings, Base Representational Elections, WTS, DFW Day in Opts, PVD Usage
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, January 21, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The National Mediation Board has informed us that, at present, they are not acting on our request…
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InfoRep Hotline January 14, 2011 This is Interim InfoRep Steering Committee Member Dane Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep hotline for January 14, 2011. Earlier this week we sent out a Special…
Read More1.14.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, WTS, Safety, Scheduling, Government Affairs, Office Closure, In Memoriam – Martha ORourke
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, January 14, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] Working All the Angles – A Juggling Act Whether it’s walking the halls of Congress,…
Read MoreMartha “Marti” O’Rourke
IN MEMORIAM On Saturday January 8, 2011 we suffered the loss of longtime union advocate Martha “Marti” O’Rourke. APFA extends heart-felt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Marti’s union…
Read More1.12.11 – (LAA) – Special Negotiations Update – TALL TAALES Document
Special Negotiations Update January 12, 2011 [email protected] American Airlines is at it again – more smoke and mirrors. In their latest Negotiations Update they claim that “real money” is on…
Read More01.11.11
Special Negotiations InfoRep Update January 11, 2011 [email protected] InfoReps, American Airlines is at it again – more smoke and mirrors.†In their latest Negotiations Update they claim that ëreal moneyí is…
Read More01.06.11
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Thursday, January 6, 2011. † As Yogi Berra once said, ìItís dÈj‡ vu all over again.î † We…
Read More12.30.10
InfoRep Hotline December 30, 2010 This is Dane Townsend-Pepper, Interim InfoRep Steering Committee Member with the InfoRep Hotline for December 30, 2010. Aside from the weather snafu this week, things…
Read More12.23.10
InfoRep Hotline December 23, 2010 † This is Dane Townsend-Pepper, Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member with the InfoRep Hotline for December 23, 2010. † *InfoRep Action Alert* † APFA President,…
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InfoRep Hotline December 10, 2010 † Welcome to the InfoRep Hotline for December 10, 2010. Negotiations The power of the pen truly is mightier than the sword! It appears that…
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InfoRep Hotline December 2, 2010 This is Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member DanÈ Townsend-Pepper with the InfoRep Hotline for Thursday, December 2, 2010. RECALLS Recall notices were†sent on Tuesday to…
Read More11.25.10
InfoRep Hotline November 25, 2010 Welcome to the InfoRep Hotline. This is Dane Townsend-Pepper Interim InfoRep Steering Committee member. On Tuesday the TSA announced that flight attendants would join pilots…
Read More11.18.10
InfoRep Hotline November 18. 2010 Hello fellow InfoReps, this is Dane Townsend-Pepper with the hotline for November 18, 2010. As we all sit anxiously upon the edge of our seats…
Read More1.07.11 – (LAA) – Negotations End without an Agreement, Base Representational Elections, Continental Reaches TA, Recall Update, Human Trafficking
Weekly Hotline for the week ending, Friday, January 7, 2011 YOGI BERRA WAS RIGHT! [email protected] As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” Negotiations ended this week’s…
Read More11.05.10
InfoRep Hotline November 5, 2010 Recalls The following is an update on the dates associated with Phase Two of the recall originally announced in October.†This Phase will now consist of…
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InfoRep Hotline November 4, 2010 This is Dane Townsend-Pepper Interim InfoRep Steering Committee Member with your InfoRep Hotline for Thursday November 4, 2010. Membership Action After Tuesdayís voting results were…
Read More10.29.10
InfoRep Hotline October 29, 2010 Happy Halloween InfoReps! Today is October 29, 2010 and I am Dane Townsend-Pepper, the new Interim InfoRep Steering Committee Member. Thank you to John Murden…
Read More1.06.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations End Without an Agreement
Special Negotiations Update This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Thursday, January 6, 2011. As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.”…
Read More1.06.11 – New Year, Old Story – Talks between FAs and AA Yields Very Little
New Year, Old Story – Talks between FAs and AA Yields Very Little
Read More12.31.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Begin Another Round of Bargaining, Human Trafficking, Day of Action, Recall Update, WTS, Manual Audit, Last 5 Days of the Month, Early Retirement
APFA Weekly HotLine Update for the week ending December 31, 2010 BACK TO THE TABLE [email protected] As a reminder, the APFA Negotiators will be returning to the table on January…
Read More12.24.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Day of Action, Recall Update, WTS, Disontinuation of LTCI, Uniform Points, British Airways and Iberia Expand Code Sharing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending December 24, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The APFA Negotiating Team is well prepared for its negotiation sessions with the Mediation Board (NMB)…
Read More12.21.10 – (LAA) – President’s Winter Skyword Article Published
This is DFW Flight Attendant Brenda McKenzie with a Special HotLine Update for Tuesday, December 21, 2010 APFA President, Laura Glading’s 2010 Winter Skyword article has been published in Skyword…
Read More12.17.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, FAAC Recommends How to Fix Industry, Recall Update, WTS, Discontinue Sale of LTCI, Smart Phone Travel App, Uniform Points
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending December 17, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The APFA Negotiating Team met this week in preparation for its January 4-6 meeting with the…
Read More12.10.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Recall Update, WTS, FAA in LAX and MIA, Safety Department, LTCI, ORD Retirement Briefings, No Union Representation for Delta Gate and Ticket Agents
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, December 10, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] Last week’s Hotline reported that the National Mediation Board (NMB) had informed APFA not to expect bargaining…
Read More12.07.10 – 12.08.10 (3Q10 EC Meeting)
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Read More12.03.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations, AA Security Department Investigations, 3rdQ EC meeting, Retirement Representative Training, Recall Update, Body Scanners, Luggage Points, Manual Audits, WTS
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, December 3, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS Our meeting with the National Mediation Board’s Director of Mediated Services, Larry Gibbons is set for January…
Read More11.24.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Skyword Update, TWU Negotations, Recall Update, Duty Free Commissioin Checks, AIT Body ScannersAirplane Geeks Podcast, WTS, JFK and ORD Retirement Briefings, Delta Stock and Stores Workers Reject Union Representatio
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Wednesday, November 24, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Details are still being finalized for our meeting with National…
Read More11.19.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Remember Novementer, TSA Enhanced Screening Procedures, Recall Update, Southwest FAs Ratify Contract, Delta Baggage Workgroup Reject Union Representation, Happy Hour, JFK Retirement Briefing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, November 19, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Late yesterday, APFA President Laura Glading heard from the National Mediation Board (NMB). Director of Mediation…
Read More11.18.10 – (LAA) – 17th Anniversary of Strike Against AA
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator Jeff Pharr with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, November 18, 2010. Today marks the 17th anniversary of our strike against American Airlines. This…
Read MoreDues Obligation as a Recalled Member
1. What are my dues obligations as a recalled member? Furloughed members became dues obligated effective January 2010. If you have already signed a dues check-off card, your current dues…
Read More11.12.10 – (LAA) Negotiations Update, APFA on Wall Street, Meeting of the AA Unions, FAA in ORD, AIT Body Scanner Update, Carry-on Assist, In Memorium of Flight 587
This is APFA Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly hotline update for Friday, November 12, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE We’ve received copies of hundreds of letters and e-mails sent to…
Read More11.10.10 – AA Flight Attendants Brief Industry Analysts
AA Flight Attendants Brief Industry Analysts
Read More11.09.10 – American Airlines’ Unions Compare Notes Regarding AA and NMB
American Airlines’ Unions Compare Notes Regarding AA and NMB
Read More11.05.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Delta Rejects Union Representation, CWA Wins Representation at Piedmont, Allegint Wants Union, Two Forms of ID, Calling in SK, DFW Reps in Ops, APFA Says No to AIT, WINGS
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday, November 5, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE After APFA President Laura Glading announced a Call to…
Read More10.29.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Tell the NMB Capwiz, Recall Update, New Passenger and Crew member Screening Procedures, Benefits Enrollment, Continental FAs Reject TA, FAA in SFO, AA Wins Battle for Domain Names
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 29, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Earlier this week APFA President Laura Glading issued a…
Read More10.27.10 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Write the NMB
CALL TO ACTION Hello ñ†this is APFA President Laura Glading with a Call To Action Message this Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The Negotiating Team left the meeting with two of…
Read More10.22.10 – (LAA) – Negotations Update, Recall Update, FAA in NYC, 2011 Benefits Enrollment, Secure Flight Program, WINGS
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 22, 2010. Negotiations Update As reported earlier this week, APFA President Laura Glading and…
Read More10.19.10 – (LAA) – Glading Makes Presentation to NMB Regarding What Has Transpired Over the Past Two Years
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update from Washington D.C for Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Earlier today, APFAís President Laura Glading and Negotiating Table…
Read More10.15.10 – (LAA) – Email Hotline Update, Negotiations Update, FA Recall Update, Transfer Update, Human Trafficking Update, SFO Downtown Hilton Strike, Midterm Elections, 2011 Benefits Enrollment, Delta Representation Election Update, Jetstar
APFA Weekly HotLine Update for the week ending Friday, October 15, 2010 Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 15,…
Read More10.12.10 – 10.13.10 (Fall BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 1a Approve Agenda 1 Amend Agenda to Include 2 Electronic Balloting 3 Representatives in Dues Arrears 4 PM…
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