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10.08.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, APFA BOD Fall Meeting, Recalls, JBA Begins to Pay Off, Low-Time Flyers, MidTerm Elections, Email Down, 2011 Benefits Enrollment, Supplemental Medical, Retirement Seminar
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 8, 2010. **ATTENTION HOTLINE RECIPIENTS** Beginning with next week’s Hotline, we will transition…
Read More10.06.10 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Applaud Recall of Furloughed Flight Attendants
American Airlines Flight Attendants Applaud Recall of Furloughed Flight Attendants
Read More10.06.10 – (LAA) – AA Announces Recall of Up to 545 FAs
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Earlier today American announced the recall of up to 545 Flight Attendants.…
Read More10.01.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, APFA BOD Fall Meetings, Drug Testing, AFA Representatioin Election at Delta, Email Down, Free Drinks in Domestic Admirals Clubs, DFW-D and MIA-D, Leaving Messages from a Cell Phone, Retirement Seminar, Hotline Distr
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 01, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE A new date has been set for the APFA…
Read More9.30.10 – (LAA) – New Date Set for APFA Negotiating Table Team to Meet with the NMB
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, September 30, 2010. A new date has been set for the APFA Negotiating Table Team…
Read More9.27.10 – (LAA) – NMB Hopes to Have Dates for Negotiations Tomorrow
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Monday, September 27, 2010. While we were expecting to have dates set for Negotiations to announce…
Read More9.24.10 – (LAA) – Recap of Glading Meeting with Director of the Mediation Dept of the NMB
This is APFA President, Laura Glading, with a Special Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, September 24, 2010. Yesterday, I met with the director of the mediation department of the National…
Read More9.20.10 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Team Preparing for Meetings in Floriday with Federal Mediator
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Monday, September 20, 2010. Your APFA Negotiating Team had prepared for meetings in Florida this week…
Read More9.17.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Pass the FAA Bill and Take Action Now, Innocents at Risk, 800 Number at HQ Disconnected, MailChimp, DFW Reps at Terminal C, MIA Sky Train Service, Professional Standards
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, September 17, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE This week your Negotiating Team met at APFA Headquarters…
Read More9.14.10 – 9.15.10 (2Q10 EC Meeting)
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Read More9.10.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, 9/11, FAA Reauthorization Bill Call to Action, EC Meeting, Bedbugs, Lawsuit UPdate, United healthcare Lawsuit, Human Trafficking
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline update for Friday, September 10, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Your Negotiating Team will be in Dallas next week…
Read More9.03.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, EC Meeting, YouTube Video – FAs Still Struggling Under RPA, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Facebook, 9/11, APFA Supports Delta, FAA Departing DFW, United Healthcare Lawsuit
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, September 3, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE No new updates this week. Your Team continues to…
Read More9.01.10 – Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Implore Congress to Pass Key Flight Attendant Provisions in the FAA Reauthorrization Bill
Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Implore Congress to Pass Key Flight Attendant Provisions in the FAA Reauthorrization Bill
Read More8.27.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, EC Meeting, FAA Reauthorization Bill, FAA in DFW, 9/11 Memorial Events, 800 Number Ending, United Healthcare Lawsuit, Picket Sign Ideas
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, August 27, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE A meeting has been scheduled the week of September 20…
Read More8.25.10 – American Airlines Flight Attendants on TWU Members’ Contract Vote Results
American Airlines Flight Attendants on TWU Members’ Contract Vote Results
Read More8.25.10 – (LAA) – American Airlines on TWU Members Contract Vote Results
This is National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a second Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Copied below is a statement released to the press this morning from…
Read More8.20.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Cabin Temperature, APSA-CWA Local 6001, Facebook, Odors, DFW Reps in Ops, NMB, Government Affairs Dept Update
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday August 20, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Skyword Online has been updated with a new article from…
Read More8.17.10 – Not So Happy Skies – JetBlue Incident Shines Light on the Reality of Life as a Flight Attendant
Not So Happy Skies – JetBlue Incident Shines Light on the Reality of Life as a Flight Attendant
Read More8.13.10 – (LAA) – Stephen Slater, JetBlue, FAA in Town, LOSA, Smoking, PAC, Retirement Briefing
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, August 13, 2010 GOOD SLIDE! Stephen Slater’s dramatic exit down the emergency slide at…
Read More8.06.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Skyword Online, TWU, Kelliher, 800 Number at Headquarters, Delta Flight 191 Memorial, Sugar Jolt, U PickIt, Retirement Briefing
This is Jeff Pharr, APFA National Communications Coordinator, with the weekly Hotline update for Friday, August 6, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE A meeting has been scheduled with your APFA Table Negotiating…
Read More7.30.10 – (LAA) – National Treasurer Run-Off, Spirit Pilots Ratify Contract, Additional Support from Congress, President’s Op-Ed Published, United Healthcare Lawsuit, Retirement Briefings, Contract App
Special Hotline Update for Monday, August 2, 2010 – APFA National Treasurer Run-Off Election Results This is APFA National Ballot Committee Chairperson, Gay Floyd, with the results of the National…
Read More7.29.10 – (LAA) – Results of the MIA D Vice Chairperson Election
July 29, 2010 This is National Ballot Committee Chairperson, Gay Floyd. The National Ballot Committee has certified the results of the Miami Domestic Vice Chairperson election. The results are as…
Read More7.23.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Run Off Election, MIA Vice Chairperson Election, Financial Results Not Due to Labor Costs, US DOT Approves Antittust Immunity to AA, BA, and IB, AA and JetBlue Partnership, Missed Trips on Rise, PickIt, Retirement Briefings
This is DFW Flight Attendant, Brenda McKenzie, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, July 23, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER RUN-OFF ELECTION Ballots for APFA National Treasurer were mailed on…
Read More7.16.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Run Off, MIA Vice Chairperson Election, Negotiations Update, U Pickit!, DFW Representatives in Terminal C Operations, Cabin Cleanliness, BA FA Union Appeals to Investors, Doctors’ Union Offers Support
This is DFW Flight Attendant, Brenda McKenzie, with the Weekly HotLine Update for Friday, July 16, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER RUN-OFF ELECTION We need all members to vote in the…
Read More7.09.10 – (LAA) – APFA National Treasurer Run-Off, MIA Vice Chairperson Eletion, Negotiations Update, AFA to Organize Delta
This is DFW Flight Attendant, Brenda McKenzie, with the Weekly HotLine Update for Friday, July 9, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER RUN-OFF ELECTION Ballots for the APFA National Treasurer run-off election…
Read More7.02.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Run Off, MIA Vice Chairperson, Negotiations Update, U Pick It, TWU Requests Release from Mediation, Labor 1-ATA 0, Chicago Retirement Briefings
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly HotLine Update for Friday, July 2, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER RUN-OFF ELECTION Ballots for the APFA National Treasurer run-off…
Read More6.25.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Election Results, Negotiations Update
Hello, this is Jeff Pharr, National Communications Coordinator, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, June 25, 2010. NATIONAL TREASURER ELECTION RESULTS The National Ballot Committee, along with BallotPoint Election…
Read More6.18.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Election, MIA Vice Chairperson Election, Dues Status for Voting, Jetmail, Fatigue, DFW Representatives in Terminal C, Spirit Airlines
Hi, this is Jeff Pharr, National Communications Coordinator, with the weekly Hotline update for Friday, June 18, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER ELECTION The Voter Packet for the APFA Treasurer election…
Read More6.16.10 – (LAA) – Treasurer Election, Dues Status for Voting Eligibility
This is Jeff Pharr, National Communications Coordinator, with a special Hotline update for Wednesday, June 16, 2010. APFA NATIONAL TREASURER ELECTION In last week’s hotline, a reminder to cast your…
Read More6.11.10 – (LAA) – EC Meeting, Flagship University, Management Scabs, EC Recommends that APFA Board Increase Re-Initiation Fees, Ballot Committee Announces MIA Vice Chair Candidates, Chicago Retirement Briefings, Spirit Airlines Pilots Strike Deadline
This is Jeff Pharr, National Communications Coordinator with the APFA weekly HotLine update for the week ending Friday, June 11. QUICK ALERTS APFA Executive Committee holds quarterly meeting Is your…
Read More6.08.10 – 6.09.10 (1Q10 EC Meeting)
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Read More6.04.10 – (LAA) – Endorsement of Houston Mayor Bill White, More Concessions, SCAB Training, British Airlines FA Strikes Continue, MIA Vice Chairperson Election, Treasurer Election
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, June 4, 2010 QUICK ALERTS APFA endorses Texas candidate at rally Flyer sums up the latest zero-sum proposal Managers solicited to scAAb: itís í93…
Read More5.28.10 – (LAA) – Scare Tactics by Management, Negotiations, Phone Watch, Treasurer Electioin, MIA Vice Chairperson Election, CE Rewards, Federal Aviation Advisory Committee, Sterile Cockpit Procedures, DFW Reps in Operations
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, May 28, 2010. QUICK ALERTS Scare tactic to replace Flight Attendants Where do we go from here? Phone watch volunteers needed National Treasurer Election…
Read More5.27.10 – AA Flight Attendants Rally to Endorse Houston Mayor Bill White for Governor, May 28
AA Flight Attendants Rally to Endorse Houston Mayor Bill White for Governor, May 28
Read More05.25.10
Thank you for taking the time to read this InfoRep Hotline. Today is May 25, 2010, and this is Jon Murden, InfoRep Steering Committee Member. An Overwhelming Success On May…
Read More5.25.10 – AA Flight Attendants on AA Preparations to Recruit & Train Replacement Flight Attendants
AA Flight Attendants on AA Preparations to Recruit & Train Replacement Flight Attendants
Read More5.24.10 – (LAA) – Negotiation Talks Break Down
This is Jeff Pharr, APFA National Communications Coordinator with a Hotline Update for Monday, May 24, 2010 WHAT NEXT? After talks broke down late Friday night, questions have come in…
Read More5.21.10 – No Contract for AA Flight Attendants
No Contract for AA Flight Attendants
Read More5.21.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations End without an Agreement, Strike Authorization Ballot Results, CE Rewards/AIP Checks Out, Texas Gubernatorial Election, Sterile Cockpit Procedures, MIA Vice Chairperson Election Notice
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Friday May 21, 2010. Although there was some progress, we ended this week’s negotiations at the National Mediation…
Read More5.19.10 – American Airlines Needs to Provide Evidence of Labor Costs
American Airlines Needs to Provide Evidence of Labor Costs
Read More5.19.10 – Record Voter Turnout and Record Yes Vote
Record Voter Turnout and Record Yes Vote
Read More5.19.10 – (LAA) – Strike Authorization Ballots Counted
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Wednesday, May 19, 2010. The Strike Authorization Ballots were counted this morning and Flight Attendants overwhelmingly voted YES…
Read More05.19.10
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Wednesday, May 19, 2010. The Strike Authorization Ballots were counted this morning and Flight Attendants overwhelmingly voted YES…
Read More5.18.10 – The Truth About the Cost of AA Flight Attendants
The Truth About the Cost of AA Flight Attendants
Read More05.13.10
Seeing Red Check On Friday, May 14, 2010, American Airlines is distributing checks from the Annual Incentive Program to all Flight Attendants. This time, the company is requiring Flight Attendants…
Read More05.11.10
Hello InfoReps, today is May 11, 2010, and this is Jon Murden, the new Interim Member of the InfoRep Steering Committee. I would like to start this hotline by thanking…
Read More5.14.10 – (LAA) – Resumption of Negotiation Talks, Strike Authorization Ballot, NMB Rule Change on Certification, BA FAs Prepare to Strike
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, May 14, 2010. QUICK ALERTS — Ticking down toward the resumption of talks (May 18)— and the Strike Authorization Ballot (due May 19 at…
Read More5.07.10 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Road Shows, Power of YES Vote, Treasurer Candidates Announced, LAX Layover Hotel Relocations, MIA Manual Audits
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, May 7, 2010 QUICK ALERTS — Seeing Red Road Shows wrap up final week in: MIA, DFW, NYC — Road Show video excerpts prepared…
Read More5.13.10 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.30.10 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Road Shows, Power of YES, Strike Authorization Ballot, Quarterly Reports, Arpey, EC Confirms Administrative Appointments
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 30, 2010. QUICK ALERTS Seeing Red Road Shows visit: ORD, LAX, SFO; Final week in: MIA, DFW, NYC APFA Team promotes the Power…
Read More04.26.10
April 26, 2010 Throughout this past week APFA continued to press the company for sequence pay protection for those Flight Attendants affected by the disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcano.…
Read More04.23.10
April 23, 2010 Strike Authorization Ballot Ballots were mailed to all members on Monday, April 19, 2010. All votes must be cast by 10:00 am Central time on Wednesday, May…
Read More4.23.10 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.23.10 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Road Shows, NMB Calls for Meetings and Resumption of Talks, Strike Authorization Ballot, AMR and Other Carriers Report 1Q10 Earnings, Manual Audit Alerts for DCA and MIA, JFK Recall Proffer Extended
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 23, 2010 QUICK ALERTS Seeing Red Road Shows visit: RDU-I, DCA, STL; next week: ORD, LAX, SFO NMB calls for meetings and resumption…
Read More04.16.10
April 16, 2010 STRIKE AUTHORIZATION Strike Authorization information will soon be mailed to your address on file with APFA. This will be an electronic/telephonic ballot for our membership. The APFA…
Read More4.16.10 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Road Shows, Second NYC Meeting Added, Strike Authorization Ballot, What Your Vote Means
Today, April 18, the company sent an update to the expense policy in their earlier HI6 message: To: All International Flight Attendants Re: Volcanic Ash Cloud Cancellation Expense Increase Due…
Read More04.13.10
April 14, 2010 Today, we received word that though the National Mediation Board has not rendered a decision regarding APFA’s request for release, it has called the parties back to…
Read More4.11.10 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.09.10 – (LAA) – AA Responds to APFA’s Request for Release, Update Video, Road Shows Begin, Travel Certificates, Manual Audits, Dues Status, Campaign Against Human Trafficking
TWU local 513 hosts picketing at DFW to protest Exec Bonuses – April 15 – click here for details APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 9, 2010. QUICK ALERTS…
Read More4.01.10 – (LAA) – AA Announces Major Initiatives for NYC Expansion, National Strike Administrators Update Members, British Airways FAs Complete Second Weekend of Job Action, WTS for APFA Treasurer, Retirement Briefings in DFW in ORD
APFA weekly HotLine update for Thursday, April 1, 2010. QUICK ALERTS American announces major initiatives for NYC expansion APFA’s National Strike Administrators update members British Airways Flight Attendants complete second…
Read More03.26.10
March 26, 2010 InfoReps- They’re at it again. The company smells unity and they scramble to put together a glossy, graphic intense document in a feeble attempt to negotiate directly…
Read More03.16.10
InfoRep Update for March 16 – APFA files for release into 30-day cooling off period APFA President Laura Glading met with the three-member National Mediation Board at approximately 1pm EDT…
Read More03.15.10
Update for 3.15.10 WHERE ARE WE? As announced in a press release dated March 3, 2010, and outlined in APFA Chief Negotiator Anne Loew’s YouTube video, lock-down mediated talks ended…
Read More03.10.10
Update for March 10, 2010 InfoReps, The 2010 APFA Annual Convention concluded Tuesday, March 9. APFA’s Negotiators gave a detailed presentation to the Board of Directors on the current state…
Read More03.03.10
SPECIAL UPDATE PRESS RELEASE: No Deal for AA Flight Attendants, Company Walks Out of Talks – 3.3.10 President’s Update for March 3, 2010 This is APFA President Laura Glading. It…
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ID Status Date Last Name First Name Base E-Mail Address 2130 4/1/10 SHUMARD ELIZABETH JFK [email protected] 8535 4/1/10 HAMILL NANCY LGA [email protected] 11919 4/1/10 BRODRICK KATHLEEN LGA [email protected] 12892 4/30/10…
Read More3.26.10 – (LAA) – British Airways FA Strike, Next Step in Section 6, Seeing Red Road Shows, Strike Authorization Ballot Readied, Phone Watch Volunteers
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 26, 2010. QUICK ALERTS British Airways Flight Attendant strike has BA acting like AA!…
Read More3.19.10 – AA Flight Attendants in Solidarity with Striking British Airways Colleagues
AA Flight Attendants in Solidarity with Striking British Airways Colleagues
Read More3.19.10 – (LAA) – AMR Bargaining, AA’s FA Cost Accounting, Good Faith Bargaining, AA’s Future Prospects, Informational Road Show Schedule Announced, BA FAs Set Dates for Weekend Job Actions
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 19, 2010 QUICK ALERTS AMR bargaining: the refrain is the same AA’s Flight Attendant cost accounting: number one on the fiction list Good…
Read More3.16.10 – (LAA) – APFA Files for Release into 30-Day Cooling Off Period
HotLine Update for March 16 – APFA files for release into 30-day cooling off period APFA President Laura Glading met with the three-member National Mediation Board at approximately 1pm EDT…
Read More3.12.10 – (LAA) – Management Blinks, APFA BOD Briefed on Negotiations Status at Annual Convention, Request for Release, Membership Outreach, BOD Elects Ad Hocs
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 12, 2010 QUICK ALERTS Management blinks. Blinded by the truth? APFA Board briefed on negotiations status at Annual Convention Timeline for action: next…
Read More3.12.10 – APFA Supports TWU Request for Release into 30-Day Cooling Off Period
APFA Supports TWU Request for Release into 30-Day Cooling Off Period
Read More3.09.10 (Special Meeting)
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Read More3.07.10 – 3.10.10 (Annual BOD Convention)
Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call – March 7 Roll Call – March 8 Roll Call – March 9 1a – Agenda Approval 1 – Amended Agenda Approval…
Read More3.05.10 – (LAA) – All Systems Red Continues as Lockdown Talks End without Agreement, New Negotiations Update Video on YouTube Channel, Annual Convention, Phone Watch Volunteers, APFA Supports the Unite Union as BA Management Readies Scab Flights
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 5, 2010 QUICK ALERTS ALL SYSTEMS RED continues as lockdown talks end without agreement New Negotiations Update video playing on our YouTube channel…
Read More3.3.10 – No Deal for AA Flight Attendants, Company Walks Out of Talks
No Deal for AA Flight Attendants, Company Walks Out of Talks
Read More02.26.10
February 26, 2010 InfoReps- As the company’s negotiating team travels to DCA today to resume lockdown negotiations tomorrow – let’s light-up their BlackBerrys. Let them know you are seeing RED…
Read More2.26.10 – (LAA) -All Systems Red, Talks Resume, Email AA Execs to Show Your Support for APFA Team, AA’s Negotiations Propaganda, APFA Meetins with Sister Unions and Congressional Leaders, FAA Reauthorization
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 26 QUICK ALERTS It’s February 26 – and it’s ALL SYSTEMS RED Talks resume in a five-day lockdown session in Washington February update…
Read More2.25.10 – Flight Attendants Turn Up the Heat as Talks Resume February 27
Flight Attendants Turn Up the Heat as Talks Resume February 27
Read More2.25.10 – Unions Push for FAA Reauthorization in Senate: APFA and AFA Joint Release
Unions Push for FAA Reauthorization in Senate: APFA and AFA Joint Release
Read More02.24.10
February 24, 2010 InfoReps, As ‘All Systems Red’ day approaches, we remind everyone of the unity displayed during the OUR TURN picketing event this past November. A video compiled of…
Read More02.19.10
February 19, 2010 InfoReps, It has come to our attention that the company is yet again attempting to negotiate directly with the membership. A glossy, company spun, document is being…
Read More2.19.10 – (LAA) – AA Goes Directly to the APFA Membership and Distributes TAs Reached so Far
Untitled Document Special HotLine update for Friday, February 19 from APFA President Laura Glading. Today, American has made a move unprecedented in our current talks of going directly to the…
Read More02.18.10
February 18, 2010 InfoReps- Just eight months ago, the company attempted to implement the SkyMall On Board Sales program. It is APFA’s position that any form of a Flight Attendant’s…
Read More2.17.10 – American Airlines Offers ‘Token,’ Rather than Real Pay Increase
American Airlines Offers ‘Token,’ Rather than Real Pay Increase
Read More02.11.10
InfoReps, NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE: In her Special HotLine of January 21, APFA President Laura Glading reported on the extension of lockdown bargaining talks to a five-day period February…
Read More2.12.10 – (LAA) – YouTube Channel Updated, All Systems Red, AA Announces More Onboard Sales Plans, APFA Updates US Congress on Negotiations Progress, Travel Seperation Program
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 12, 2010. QUICK ALERTS YouTube channel updated with February 2010 Negotiations report (video) (transcript)…
Read More2.09.10 – 2.10.10 (4Q09 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.05.10 – (LAA) – APFA Responds to AA’s Threat to Hire Scabs, NMB Extends Lockdown Bargaining Period, TRaining for Strike Captains and Base Leaders Scheduled, All Red Day, AA’s Vendors Get an Update on Talks from APFA, Travel Separation Program
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 5, 2010. QUICK ALERTS APFA responds to AA’s threat to hire scabs NMB extends…
Read More2.03.10 – (LAA) – Message from APFA President
This is APFA President Laura Glading and today is February 3, 2010. Late on Monday, February 1, the nation’s business press reported that American Airlines has made inquiries to the…
Read More1.29.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Strike Captains Need Volunteers at all Bases, Virtual Picket Line, Travel Seperation Program for Furloughed FAs to Close, Uniformed Crewmember Liquid Exemption, Administrative and Committee Positions at APFA Acceptin
This is Brenda McKenzie, DFW Flight Attendant, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 29, 2010. QUICK ALERTS Negotiations update – lockdown sessions resume next month Strike Captains…
Read More1.22.10 – (LAA) – Bargaining Round Ends with No Agreement, Strike Captains Need Volunteers, Red Around the System, Voluntary Options Open, Support the APFA Virtual Picket Line, Quarterly Earnings Announced
This is Brenda McKenzie, DFW Flight Attendant, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 22, 2010. QUICK ALERTS Bargaining round ends with no agreement Strike Captains need volunteers…
Read More1.21.10 – (LAA) – Still No Agreement Reached with Company
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special HotLine for Thursday, January 21, 2010. After 11 consecutive days of bargaining overseen by the Federal Mediator, we have not reached…
Read More1.21.10 – No Agreement Reached by American Airlines Flight Attendants After 11 Days of Consecutive Bargaining
No Agreement Reached by American Airlines Flight Attendants After 11 Days of Consecutive Bargaining
Read More01.20.10
January 20, 2010 InfoReps, The ëRed Around The Systemí day was a great success. Our signal of unity and strength was clearly displayed. The company could not help but take…
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ID Status Date Last Name First Name Base E-Mail Address 20478 1/1/09 SMITH CHARLYNE IDF [email protected] 362853 1/1/09 GIRARD-DE FRAIN CAROL IMA [email protected] 45178 1/8/09 ENGLISH-WHITE BELINDA IOR 56674 1/15/09…
Read More1.15.09 – (LAA) – Lockdown Bargaining Ongoing, FAs Will Be Seeing Red, APFA Virtual Picket Line, Let’s Talk Newsletter from AA, Voluntary Options Open
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 15, 2010. QUICK ALERTS “Lockdown” bargaining ongoing; President Glading’s Negotiations Update on YouTube Flight Attendants will be “Seeing Red” in one-day event on…
Read More1.07.10 – (LAA)- NBC Tallied Votes of the Constitutional Referendum
HotLine updates for Thursday, January 7, 2010 On January 7, the National Balloting Committee tallied the votes of the Constitutional Referendum. Following are the reported results: Item number one: 5,011…
Read More1.14.10 – Flight Attendants Step Up Virtual Pressure
Flight Attendants Step Up Virtual Pressure
Read More01.13.10
Update for January 13, 2010 The APFA Negotiating Team entered two weeks of intense negotiations this week. We will demonstrate our solidarity and strength, with a System Wide Turnaround. For…
Read More01.11.10
InfoReps- Once again, the company is attempting to negotiate directly with the membership. Flight Service has sent yet another "’Let’s Talk’ Flight Attendant Negotiations" e-mail via JetMail. As before, we…
Read More1.08.10 – (LAA) – NBC Has Tallied the Results of the Constitutional Referendum
APFA weekly HotLine update for January 8, 2010. A message from President Glading. This is APFA President Laura Glading and today is January 8. I address in this week’s HotLine…
Read More01.06.10
InfoReps- Following up on my e-mail earlier this week regarding AFA United’s January 7th picketing information for ATL, CLT and MIA; CLT – Picketing location will be outside door A…
Read MoreAPFA Supports Protest at United Airlines – 1.07.10
APFA Supports Protest at United Airlines
Read More01.04.10
InfoReps- Click here for an invitation from AFA Unitedís President, Greg Davidowitch, for a picketing and leafleting event on Thursday January 7th. Also, click here for locations and times for…
Read More12.31.09 – (LAA) – Last Few Days to Return Your Constitutional Referendum Ballot, AA 331 MIA-KIN Investigation Wrapping Up, APFA Supports UA FAs in their Day of Action, WTS for BOSI and DCA, Ad Hoc WTS Reminder
APFA weekly HotLine update for Thursday, December 31, 2009 QUICK ALERTS Last few days to return your Constitutional Referendum ballot AA 331 MIA-KIN, investigation wrapping up APFA supports United Airlines…
Read MoreLawsuits
Margaret Anthony CASE – 03-CV-03681 – Dismissed Sherry Cooper, et al CASE – 02-CV-03477 – Active Anne Marcoux, et al CASE – 04-CV-01376 – Active Brigitte Parker CASE – 07-CV-00899…
Read More12.23.09 – (LAA) – AA 331 MIA-KIN Update, Return Your Consitutional Referendum Ballot Today, APFA BOD Recommends a YES Vote on All Proposed Constitutional Amendments, FML Corrections Act Signed, COBRA Benefits Subsidies Extended, National Strike Administr
APFA weekly HotLine update for Wednesday, December 23, 2009 QUICK ALERTS AA 331 MIA-KIN update Return your Constitutional Referendum ballot today! APFA Board recommends a YES vote on all proposed…
Read More12.22.09 – American Flight Attendants Appoint National Strike Administrators
American Flight Attendants Appoint National Strike Administrators
Read More12.18.09 – (LAA) – Constitutional Referendum, APFA BOD Supports Ammendments to APFA Constitution, Congress Considering Extensions to Cobra Subsidies, Countdown to Lockdown, WTS Notices Posted for Ad Hoc Places on EC, Final Days to Use your 2009 Uniform Po
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, December 18, 2009 QUICK ALERTS Constitutional Referendum: ballots mailed to members; due January 7 APFA Board supports five amendments to APFA constitution Congress considering…
Read More12.15.09
December 15, 2009 InfoReps, Click here for a PDF document with Questions and Answers pertaining to the APFA Constitutional Referendum. Please print and carry a copy with you. Ballots have…
Read More12.11.09 – (LAA) – Constitutional Referendum, Focus on Constitution, Keep the Our Turn Around Momentum Going, January Bid Leaves Offered, 2009 Uniform Points, BOSI and DCA Vice Chairperson Election, LHR Crew Clearance Hints
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, December 11, 2009 QUICK ALERTS Constitutional Referendum: ballot and informational booklet mailed Focus on the Constitution: dues obligation in unpaid status Keep the OUR…
Read More12.08.09 – 12.09.09 (3Q09 EC Meeting)
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Read More12.04.09 – (LAA) – Constitutional Referendum, Focus on the Constitution, Lockdown Bargaining, Press Conference on YouTube, Got Union Pin Disks, Welcome Back Involuntary Leave of Absence FAs
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, December 4, 2009 QUICK ALERTS Constitutional Referendum – information pamphlet mailed; 30-day ballot mailing Dec 8 Focus on the Constitution – membership status for…
Read More12.02.09
December 2, 2009 InfoReps, A short video from the OUR TURN picketing event on November 18, including the Press Conference held at DFW, has been posted on the APFA YouTube…
Read More11.25.09 – (LAA) – Leave of Absence Proffer Open, Last Five Days of Contractual Month Approaching, Future Negotiating Committees, WINGS, Airline Ambassadors, UNICEF
APFA weekly HotLine update for Wednesday, November 25, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Leave of Absence proffer open now for Jan-Mar 2010. Proffer closes soon. Last Five Days of contractual month approaching.…
Read More11.20.09
November 20, 2009 InfoRep, OUR TURN PICKETING EVENTS A NATIONWIDE SUCCESS: Flight Attendants, Pilots, Ground Workers, as well as Flight Attendants from Alaska, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines marched on…
Read More11.20.09 – (LAA) – OUR TURN Around, Plans for Future Action, Voting Methods, Union Global Conference, PLOA
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, November 20, 2009. QUICK ALERTS OUR TURN Around – November 18 event puts our solidarity on display Plans and preparation continue for future action…
Read More11.18.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Simulated Strikes in Major Cities
American Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Simulated Strikes in Major Cities
Read More11.18.09 – Is Your American Airlines Flight Red? – view our passenger leaflet
Is Your American Airlines Flight Red? – view our passenger leaflet
Read More11.17.09
OUR TURN Around Picketing Event **REMINDER** Tomorrow is November 18th and picketing events are scheduled around the system. REMINDER – The only Flight Attendants to turn their disk to red…
Read More11.13.09 – (LAA) – OUR TURN Around, Future of US Aviation Forum, FMLA Corrections Bill Passes, PLOA Proffer Opens, Dues Increase Proposal Explained, AA 587
** REMINDER **OUR TURN Around Picketing Event **REMINDER ** Picketing events are scheduled around the system on Wednesday, November 18. REMINDER – The only Flight Attendants to turn their disk…
Read More11.12.09 – APFA Praises Secretary LaHood Following DOT Forum
APFA Praises Secretary LaHood Following DOT Forum
Read More11.08.09
November 8, 2009 InfoRep- NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: As reported earlier, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has directed both parties to plan for ten consecutive days of bargaining beginning on January 10,…
Read More11.6.09 – (LAA) – BOD Proposes Constitutional Changes, Member Balloting, OUR TURN Begins, 10-Day Bargaining Lockdown, NMB Introduces Balloting Fairness in New Proposal
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, November 6, 2009. QUICK ALERTS APFA Board of Directors proposes Constitutional changes, member balloting OUR TURN Around begins November 18 with picketing/leafleting 10-day bargaining…
Read More11.05.09 – Contract or Self-Help by January – Flight Attendant Action Planned Nov 18
Contract or Self-Help by January – Flight Attendant Action Planned Nov 18
Read More11.04.09
November 4, 2009 InfoRep- It has come to our attention that AA Management has sent all Flight Attendants an email via your JetMail. The subject is "Let’s Talk Flight Attendant…
Read More10.30.09
October 30, 2009 InfoRep- BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ENDS AT MIDNIGHT 31 OCT 09 Make sure you have your elections on file before that time and be sure to print a copy…
Read More11.03.09 – 11.04.09 (Fall BOD Meeting)
Official Minutes Final Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve Amended Agenda Resolution 2 – Update APFA Policy Manual Resolution 3 – Direct Deposit for reps on…
Read More10.30.09 – (LAA) – APFA Backs AA’s Filing for Anti-Trust Immunity with BA/IB, Resumption of Negotiation Talks, COBRA Benifit Subsidy Update, 2010 Benefits Enrollment Closes, Fall 2009 BOD Meeting
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, October 30, 2009. QUICK ALERTS APFA backs AA’s filing for anti-trust immunity with BA/IB, oneworld Negotiating Team prepares for resumption of talks COBRA benefit…
Read More10.29.09 – APFA Supports AA/BA/IB Anti-Trust Immunity Filing
APFA Supports AA/BA/IB Anti-Trust Immunity Filing
Read More10.29.09 – AA ATI support letters to DOT and European Commission
AA ATI support letters to DOT and European Commission
Read More10.28.09
October 28, 2009 InfoReps, A pamphlet detailing where we stand in our bargaining with American was mailed to every member yesterday. Along with a comparison of our proposals versus Americanís,…
Read More10.23.09 – (LAA) Airline Earnings, Negotiators Focus on Cost Issues, STL Vice Chair Election Complete, 2010 Benefits Enrollment in Final Days, Retirement
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, October 23, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Airline earnings reporting season wraps up Negotiators focus on cost issues STL Vice Chair Election complete 2010 Benefits Enrollment…
Read More10.16.09
October 16, 2009 InfoReps- IT’S OUR TURN… "OUR TURN" Around begins November 18th. Mark this date on your calendar. We will be informational picketing and leafleting at all base cities.…
Read More10.16.09 – (LAA) – 2010 Benefits Enrollment Underway, Supplemental Medical Changes, COBRA Benefits for Those on Furlough, Leaves of Absence, H1N1 Flu Vaccines
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, October 16, 2009. QUICK ALERTS 2010 Benefits Enrollment underway Supplemental Medical changes COBRA benefits for those on furlough, leaves of absence H1N1 (Swine) flu…
Read More10.09.09 – (LAA) – OUR TURN Bag Inserts, Mobilization, H1N1, STL VC Ballots Due, Retirment Seminars, IDF Base Meeting
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, October 9, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Get your bag tags here. New OUR TURN bag tag inserts available. Negotiating Team prepares to mobilize the membership.…
Read More10.02.09 – (LAA) – OUR TURN Bag Tag Inserts, GOT UNION Yellow Discs, Virtual Picket Line, STL VC Ballots Due, Retirement Seminars, IDF Base Meeting
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, October 2, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Get your bag tags here. New OUR TURN bag tag inserts available. Let’s see a GOT UNION yellow disk…
Read More10.01.09 – (LAA) – Special Message from APFA President Laura Glading
Special HotLine message from APFA President Laura Glading for October 1, 2009. Dear APFA Member, Today, six months to the day following the furlough by American of over 300…
Read More9.25.09 – (LAA) – APFA Meets with DC Officials, GOT UNION Yellow Discs, Virtual Picket Line, OUR TURN Bag Tag Inserts, SLT VC Election, Retirement Seminars
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, September 25, 2009. QUICK ALERTS APFA meets with Washington officials over the state of our talks. GOT UNION yellow disk on every uniform! Show…
Read More09.24.09
September 24, 2009 InfoReps, GOOD NEWS!! GOOD NEWS!! On Monday, September 21, APFA was advised by our legal counsel that the appeal over the Restructuring Participation Agreement (RPA) lawsuit decision…
Read More9.21.09 – (LAA) – Appeal Over the Restructruing Participation Agreement
Special APFA HotLine from APFA President Laura Glading for Monday, September 21, 2009. Dear APFA Member, Today, September 21, we have been advised by our legal counsel that the appeal…
Read More09.17.09
September 17, 2009 InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Negotiations resumed this week in Dallas under the direction of Mediator Zachary Jones. The following is a list of the remaining open articles: Article…
Read More9.18.09 – (LAA) – AA Announces a Major Network Restructuring, Mediated Talks with AA, STL VC Ballots Due, Retirement Seminars, OUR TURN Bag Inserts
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, September 18, 2009. QUICK ALERTS American announces a major network restructuring. Mediated talks with AA held this week in Dallas. Click here to view…
Read More9.17.09 – (LAA) – AA Announces New Financing Initiatives and Network Restructuring
AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW FINANCING INITIATIVES AND NETWORK RESTRUCTURING American today, September 17, 2009, announced what was termed a “series of actions that will better position it to meet the…
Read More9.14.09 – 9.15.09 (2Q09 EC Meeting)
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Read More09.10.09
September 10, 2009 InfoReps, From the National Ballot Committee: As reported earlier, The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Labor Management Standards has ordered a new election for the position…
Read More9.11.09 – (LAA) – 9/11 Eight Years Later, OUR TURN Yellow Disc, SLT VC Ballots to be Mailed, Starting a Leave of Absence
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, September 11, 2009. QUICK ALERTS 9-11 eight years later: We will never forget. (click here) APFA pin? Check! Yellow disk? Check! OUR TURN Around…
Read More09.09.09
September 9, 2009 InfoRep, GOT UNION PINS AND WINGS GOT UNION PINS AND WINGS GOT UNION PINS AND WINGS NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: Your Negotiating Team met with the company, along with…
Read More9.04.09 – (LAA) – Furlough Mitigation Results for the Oct RIF Announced, APFA Virtual Picket Line, GOT UNION Yellow Disc
Go to Elections and Ballot page for results of STL Vice Chair Willingness-to-Serve (click here) APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, September 4, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Furlough mitigation results for…
Read More09.02.09
September 2, 2009 InfoReps, APFA President Laura Glading is in DCA this week with the Negotiating Team. She took a few moments to record a video regarding the announcement of…
Read More9.01.09 – Announcement of results of voluntary furlough mitigation options
Announcement of results of voluntary furlough mitigation options
Read More9.01.09 – (LAA) – Mitigating AA’s Potential Furlough
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special HotLine update for September 1. Today we have the results of what has been a tremendously complex process of mitigating American’s…
Read More8.28.09 – (LAA) – Skyword Online Available, Virtual Picket Line, GOT UNION Disc
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, August 28, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Skyword Online for Summer 2009 is now available. Go to: index.php?&view=category&id=35 Are you “marching” on the picket line yet?…
Read More08.21.09
August 21, 2009 InfoReps, Pins and Wings ñ Pins and Wings ñ Pings and Wings Negotiations Update Watch your mail for a letter from APFA President Laura Glading and the…
Read More8.21.09 – (LAA) – Furlough Mitigation Proffers ReOpen, Virtual Picket Line, OUR TURN Around Campaign, Email Your Senators
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, August 21, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Furlough Mitigation Proffers reopen for one week. New COBRA Medical Benefit features. APFA Virtual Picket Line now up and…
Read More08.19.09
August 19, 2009 InfoReps- — On the Reduction in Force page (click here) is a document with additional information concerning COBRA subsidy and the proffer reopening. Please print, carry and…
Read MoreMembers Only Content
Canada Inadmissibility Fall 2012 “Retirement – Friend or Foe” February 2013 Skyword Summer 2009 – Complete Issue 5.1 mb Safety/Security – Accidents and Incidents EAP – Know The…
Read More8.18.09 – (LAA) – Overage Leave Reopening and Modified Partnership Flying Proffers
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special HotLine update. Today, August 18, American announced the reopening of the Overage Leave and Modified Partnership Flying proffers for a period…
Read More8.14.09 – (LAA) – OUR TURN Around Campaign, Presidential Grievance Filed Over Cash Collection Procedures, Email Your Senators
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, August 14, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Watch your mail: OUR TURN Around Campaign is starting. Presidential Grievance filed over cash collection procedures. Send us your…
Read More08.06.09
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE As APFA President Laura Glading reported in a special hotline on August 1st, the company unveiled long awaited proposals on articles with real impact in terms of…
Read More8.11.09 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More8.07.09 – (LAA) – Show Our Unity, STL Base VC Elections, Email Your Senators, Membership Outreach Meetings
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, August 7. QUICK ALERTS The time to Show our Unity is now! Wear only your…
Read More8.01.09 – (LAA) – Mediated Bargaining with AA Ends
An August 1 HotLine update from APFA President Laura Glading On Friday, July 31, in Washington, DC, your APFA Negotiating Team ended the second of two full weeks of mediated…
Read More7.31.09 – (LAA) – Show Our Unity, APFA and Company Meet in 2nd Week-Long Mediated Bargaining Session, Legislation Action Alerts, Retriement Seminar, Onboard Retail Sales Poll
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, July 31, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Show our Unity! Wear only your APFA Pin and Wings! APFA and company meet in second week-long mediated bargaining…
Read More7.28.09 – (LAA) – Travel Seperation Program, Overage Leaves of Absence, Modified Partnership Flying
Special HotLine Update for July 28, 2009 – Reminder of deadlines for furlough mitigation options The deadlines for submission of ballots or election forms for the various furlough mitigation options…
Read More07.27.09
InfoRep HotLine for July 27, 2009 PINS AND WINGS! PINS AND WINGS! PINS AND WINGS! PINS AND WINGS! Everyone must be wearing them. If you need more Union pins, email…
Read More7.24.09 – (LAA) – Show OUR UNITY, Furlough Mitigation Options, Email Your Senators Today, Retirement Seminar at DFW
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, July 24, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Show our Unity! Wear only your APFA Pin and Wings! One week remains for Furlough Mitigation options. Get the…
Read More7.17.09 – (LAA) – Show OUR UNITY, Manual Up-to-Date, Proffers of Furlough Mitigation Option, Email Your Senators, Retirement Seminars at DFW
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, July 17, 2009. QUICK ALERTS Show our Unity! Wear only your Pins and Wings! Manual up-to-date? FAA expected in NYC area (LGA, EWR, JFK)…
Read More7.15.09
InfoReps, PINS AND WINGS Everyone should be wearing only an APFA Pin and Wings on their uniform. Management is watching for signs of disunity in our ranks and our actions…
Read More7.10.09 – (LAA) – Pins and Wings Campaign, Proffers for Furlough Mitigation, Airline Deregulation, Retirement Seminars at DFW
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, July 10. QUICK ALERTS Pins and Wings campaign is in full swing! Management is watching. Are you in compliance? Proffers for Furlough Mitigation options…
Read More07.09.09
InfoRep update for 07.09.09 The APFA Contract and Scheduling Departments are responding to increased calls and emails regarding the Voluntary Options to mitigate the potential furlough of our members. Reps…
Read More7.03.09 – (LAA) – Pins and Wings Campaign, Proffers for Overage Leaves, Modified Partnership Flying, New Membership Quick Poll, Retirement Seminars in DFW, Unfounded Rumors
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, July 3. QUICK ALERTS Pins and Wings campaign is in full swing! Participate and spread…
Read More07.02.09
JUST THE FACTS PLEASE… It has recently been brought to your Negotiating Team’s attention that there are some of our members posting and emailing information regarding negotiations that is COMPLETELY…
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Onboard Sales Scheme Results
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06.29.09
PINS and WINGS ñ PINS and WINGS ñ PINS and WINGS By now everyone should be wearing only your APFA pin and wings on your uniform. It is imperative that…
Read More6.25.09 – DEMOS report – “Flying Blind: Airline Deregulation, 30 Years Later”
DEMOS report – “Flying Blind: Airline Deregulation, 30 Years Later”
Read More6.25.09 – (LAA) – Proffers for Overage Leaves and Modified Partnership Flying, Pins and Wings Campaign, STL Membership Outreach Meeting, Onboard Retail Sales, Retirement Seminars
APFA weekly HotLine update for Thursday, June 25, 2009. QUICK ALERTS — Proffers for Overage Leaves and Modified Partnership Flying (Part Time) opens June 25. Many new Overage Leave options…
Read More6.19.09 – (LAA) STL Membership Outreach Meeting Place Change, Pins and Wings Campaign, NEGOTIATE IT Onboard Sales, American Increases Order for 737 Aircraft
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, June 19 QUICK ALERTS STL Membership Outreach Meeting place has changed. Read below for new location. Pins and Wings campaign is in full swing!…
Read More6.15.09 – (LAA) – APFA Issues Statement Regarding Onboard Sales Programs
APFA issues statement regarding Onboard Sales programs Dear APFA member, On Friday, American issued a special briefing on the “Order Onboard with SkyMall” program. Under the program, Flight Attendants may…
Read More6.12.09 – (LAA) – Onboard Retail Sales Without a Contract, Onboard Sales Membership Poll
Untitled DocumentThis is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Weekly HotLine update for Friday, June 12, 2009. Onboard Retail Sales without a contract! How many do YOU…
Read More6.11.09 – (LAA) – AA Outlines Further Capacity Cuts
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special HotLine update for June 11, 2009. In an address to Wall Street financiers today, June 11, AMR Chairman and CEO Gerard…
Read More6.05.09 – Membership Outreach Meetings Begin, Onboard Sales, Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting, Southwest Pilots Reject Tentative Agreement, Air France 447, Memorial Plaque,
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Weekly HotLine update for Friday, June 5, 2009. The Leave of Absence (PLOA) proffer for July/August/September closes June 10 (10:00…
Read More06.04.09
Special ‘new retail initiatives’ InfoRep Hotline ñ 06.04.09 Click here for a PDF copy of a letter, delivered to the company yesterday, from APFA President Laura Glading addressing the recent…
Read More6.03.09 – 6.04.09 (1Q09 EC Meeting)
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Read More05.30.09
Special Update for May 30, 2009 Mediation continued in Washington D.C. during the week, and we were able to sign off on one article, Article 10- Reserve. After our last…
Read More05.29.09
InfoReps, HEADS UP! The APFA has become aware of a concerted effort by flight service and the companyís security department to monitor Flight Attendants who have been notified of missing…
Read More5.29.09 – (LAA) – Mediation Concluded, Membership Outreach Meetings, Negotiations Update, Travel Safety, FAA Alert, FAA Certficiation Card, Mexico Service Reductions Update, International Crew Clearance
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special Update for Saturday, May 30. Mediation concluded in Washington D.C. last night and, although we were able to sign off on…
Read More05.22.09
InfoRep- AMR SHAREHOLDER’S MEETING As previously reported, APFA attended the annual AMR Shareholders Meeting on Wednesday this week. Beth and Freddy Merriman’s son Ian surprised the AMR shareholders with a…
Read More5.22.09 – AA Flight Attendants Applaud Confirmation of Linda Puchala to National Mediation Board
AA Flight Attendants Applaud Confirmation of Linda Puchala to National Mediation Board
Read More5.22.09 – (LAA) – Southwest Airlines FAs Vote in Favor of Contract, Membership Outreach Meetings, Negotiations Update, Annual AMR Shareholders Meeting, Mexico Service Reductions Update, International Crew Clearance, WINGS Golf Tournament
APFA WEEKLY HOTLINE UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009 INDUSTRY NEWS Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants voted 89% in favor of the contract which provides annual pay raises of up to…
Read More05.16.09
InfoRep- BASE VISITS APFA President Laura Glading, and members of your Negotiating Team, are coming to you. Mark your calendar and plan to attend one of the base meetings beginning…
Read More5.15.09 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Save the Date, Federal Mediation Means, Reps in Ops at JFK, Mexico Service Reductions Update, International Crew Clearance, Baggage Fees Adding Up, Golf Tournament Benefiting the WINGS Foundation
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, May 15, 2009. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Earlier this week, on Tuesday, May 12, your APFA Negotiating Team resumed talks with the company in Dallas under…
Read More05.08.09
InfoRep Hotline ñ 05.08.09 SAVE THE DATE… Your Negotiating Team is coming to you… As you know our 01 MAY deadline has come and gone. APFA has been directed by…
Read More5.08.09 – (LAA) – Mexico Schedule Reduction, Negotiations Update, Negotiating Team on the Road, Reconfigured 757, Phone Tree Updates, NY Retirement Seminars, WINGS Golf Tournament
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, May 8, 2009. Watch our new YouTube video: “The Ins and Outs of Airline Federal Mediation” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoL5LQAQMI MEXICO SCHEDULE REDUCTION Responding to reduced passenger…
Read More05.02.09
InfoReps- We had originally asked that all PhoneTree calls be completed by May 1. After receiving several requests from InfoReps asking for additional time, we have decided to extend the…
Read More5.01.09 – One Year of Negotiations, Still No Contract
One Year of Negotiations, Still No Contract
Read More5.01.09 – (LAA) – Swine Flu Outbreak, Phone Tree Updates, Negotiations Update, NY Retirement Seminars, Domestic Mutual Training Reminder, APFA Members Speak Out in APFA’s YouTube Videos, WINGS Golf Tournament
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM APFA PRESIDENT LAURA GLADING This is APFA President Laura Glading and today is May 1, 2009. One year has passed since we began bargaining with American Airlines…
Read More4.28.09 – (LAA) – Swine Flu Outbreaks
An important HotLine update for April 28, 2009, from the APFA Health, Safety/Security and Hotel Coordinators: As you know, news headlines continue to be dominated by reports on the outbreak…
Read More4.24.09 – (LAA) – Airlines Quarterly Earnings, Negotiations Update, Domestic Mutual Transfer Reminder, Safety Manual Alert from the Safety and Security Department, APFA Membes Speak Out on YouTube
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 24, 2009. Please note that APFA InfoReps are actively making phone calls to all members to update the APFA Phone Tree data and…
Read More04.18.09
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Mediation resumed this past week in Dallas. While progress was slow, the company did present a counter proposal on Article 7 – Hours of Service and Article 8…
Read More4.17.09 – (LAA) – Airline Quarterly Earnings, Executive Bonuses,
APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 17, 2009. See our new YouTube video! Share it with your coworkers, friends and family. Add your comments and ask them to add…
Read More4.16.09 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.15.09 – AMR Executives Accept Million Dollar Bonuses Again
AMR Executives Accept Million Dollar Bonuses Again
Read More4.09.09 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, FA Union Coalition, Executive Bonuses, WINGS Golf Tournament, Spring 2009 Skyword, ORD Retirment Seminar
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Thursday, April 9, 2009. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Your APFA Negotiating Team continues its drive to make May…
Read More04.05.09
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: APFA and AA Negotiating Teams met with Federal Mediator Ernie Dubester this past week in Dallas. The meetings ended Thursday evening with tentative agreements on the following articles:…
Read More4.03.09 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Furloughs, Executive Bonuses, LHR Crew Clearance, Silent Observer Agreement, ORD Retirement Seminar, WINGS Golf Tournament, Phone Tree Information, PVD Overpayment Adjustments, American Eagle Employment, Scheduling Q
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, April 3, 2009. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Your APFA Team and the Company’s negotiators met under mediation…
Read More4.01.09 – (LAA) – Special Announcement from the APFA National Officers
A special announcement from the APFA National Officers Today, April 1, marks a day of some significant changes in our Organization. First, our list of furloughed APFA members increases by…
Read More03.28.09
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE The team met with the company this week in Dallas for scheduled talks outside of mediation. APFA presented proposals on Articles: 7 ñHours of Service 8 ñMinimum…
Read More3.27.09 – (LAA) Negotiators Take Their Message to the Membership, 2008 PVD Overpayment Adjustments, Voluntary Travel Seperation Program Deadline, WINGS Golf Tournament, Phone Tree Information, American Eagle Employment, Scheduling Quick Quizzes, Dues Whil
This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 27, 2009. APFA NEGOTIATORS TAKE THEIR MESSAGE TO THE MEMBERSHIP Members of APFA’s Negotiating…
Read More3.12.09 – (LAA) – SABRE Personal Mode Activity
Special APFA Alert on SABRE Personal Mode Activity Over the past few months the company has received a number of complaints from Flight Attendants that indicated there may be…
Read More3.20.09 – (LAA) – Negotiators Visit Base Ops Areas, Negotiations Update, APFA Leadership Meets with British Airways Union Counterparts, Phone Tree Information, National Mediation Board Member Appointee, News for Furloughed or Soon-to-be Furloughed Members
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 20, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. APFA NEGOTIATORS VISIT BASE OPS AREAS Members of APFA’s Negotiating…
Read MoreNTSB ISSUES URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION TO ADDRESS ENGINE THRUST ROLLBACK EVENTS ON B-777 AIRCRAFT
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2009 SB-09-11 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION TO ADDRESS ENGINE THRUST ROLLBACK…
Read More03.17.09
3.17.09 InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Mediated talks continued in Atlanta last week. APFA presented proposals and discussion ensued on the following articles: Article 11 ñ Language Article 20 ñ Medical Appeals/Arbitrations…
Read More03.12.09
InfoReps, 20/20 – A Clear Vision The APFA Negotiators will be visiting Base Operations around the system on Friday, March 20 and Monday, April 20 to answer your questions, hear…
Read More3.13.09 – (LAA) – Furlough, Company Announcements, Annual BOD Convention, Phone Tree Information, Negotiations Update, Scheduling Quick Quizzes, Secondary Round Vacation Bidding, Care Management Rollout, Note to Reserves with Volunteer to Fly (VTF) Assign
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, March 13, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. APRIL 1, 2009 FURLOUGH Topping APFA news this week was…
Read More3.10.09 – (LAA) – Special Message from Laura Glading
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special APFA HotLine update for Tuesday, March 10. Today the company announced the results of the Overage Leave, Partnership Flying and Travel…
Read More3.06.09 – (LAA) – Annual BOD Convention, Negotiations Update, Furlough Mitigation Options Update, Daylight Savings Time, Proffer Preference Purge Reminder, Primary Round Vacation Bidding Ends Soon, Scheduling Quick Quizzes, Care Managment Rollout, Note to
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for the week ending Friday, March 6, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. APFA ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONVENTION The…
Read More3.06.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Urge Obama to Appoint New National Mediation Board Chair
American Airlines Flight Attendants Urge Obama to Appoint New National Mediation Board Chair
Read More3.05.09 – 3.08.09 (Annual BOD Convention)
Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Roll Call – March 5 Roll Call – March 6 Roll Call – March 8 Official Minutes Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 1 –…
Read More03.03.09
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Last week both the APFA and Companyís Scheduling Subcommittees met in Dallas to continue discussions on Article 9-Scheduling. Data and feedback from the Volunteer to Fly (VTF)…
Read More2.27.09 – (LAA) – Deadlines Approach on Options for Mitigating Possible Furloughs, Negotiations Update, Scheduling Quick Quizzes, Elections for Base Representation, Care Management Rollout, Note to Reserves with Volunteer to Fly Assignments, Vacation Bidd
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 27, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. DEADLINES APPROACH ON OPTIONS FOR MITIGATING POSSIBLE FURLOUGHS On Wednesday,…
Read More02.26.09
InfoReps, As announced yesterday, the company will be notifying the 410 most junior Flight Attendants that they are subject to furlough effective April 1, 2009. In accordance with Article 16…
Read More2.25.09 (Special Teleconference)
Official Minutes Roll Call Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve agenda Resolution 2 – Proposed recall extension Resolution 3 – Adjourn
Read More2.25.09 – (LAA) – Company Unable to Sufficiently Absorb the Expected Additioinal FA Headcount
This is a special APFA HotLine update for Wednesday, February 25. This afternoon, Lauri Curtis, American’s Vice President of Flight Service, advised in an email and HI6 message that, despite…
Read More2.20.09 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Negotiating Opinion Survey, Scheduling Quick Quizzes, Balloting for Base Representation, Care Management Rollout, FA Fatigue Study Moves Forward, Note to Reserves with Volunteer to Fly Assignments, APFA Awards and Re
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 20, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Members from the APFA Negotiating Team met last…
Read More02.18.09
InfoReps, FLIGHT ATTENDANT FATIGUE STUDY MOVES FORWARD The FAA has been directed by the U.S. Congress and President to assess the risk of fatigue during Flight Attendant operations, specifically the…
Read More2.13.08 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Volunteer to Fly Test Ongoing, Open Replacement Lines, US 1549 Crew Speaks Out, CO 3407 Crash Near Buffalo, Vacation Bidding, APFA Annual Convention and Banquet, Balloting for Base Representation, Benefits Deductions
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 13, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE On Tuesday, February 3, members of the APFA…
Read More02.06.09
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE On Tuesday, February 3, members of the APFA Negotiating Committee met with members of the Negotiating Committee from the Allied Pilots Association. During the meeting, the two…
Read More2.09.09 – 2.10.09 (4Q08 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.06.09 – (LAA) – Negotiations Survey, VTF Test Program Continues, Base Ballot and Duplicate Ballot Requests, Convention Reminder, Corrections to Family Medical Leave Act, Due Status for Voting, Dues While on Leave
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, February 6, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. NEGOTIATIONS SURVEY Your APFA Negotiating Team has released a short…
Read More02.03.09
InfoReps, The Follow-Up Negotiating Team Opinion Survey has been posted on the www.apfa.org website. The is a short seven (7) question survey and will be available through 05MAR09. The Negotiating…
Read More01.28.09
Special APFA HotLine update for January 28, 2009 Today, January 28, 2009, AA Flight Service announced that there were sufficient Flight Attendants proffering one of the voluntary offers that, as…
Read More7.23.08 – (LAA) – Special APFA News Update
Special APFA News Update for July 23, 2008 VBR results have been announced and there has been a long-awaited decision regarding the remaining lawsuits filed over the Restructuring Participation Agreement.…
Read More7.29.08 – (LAA) – Special APFA News Update
Special APFA News Update for July 29, 2008. APFA is pleased to announce that, based on the Overage Leave proffer results, none of our members will be furloughed effective August…
Read More1.30.09 – (LAA) – Voluntary FA Options Results, Airlines Earnings Reports, APFA Press Release, Negotiations Survey, Sharing Negotiations Knowledge, Boston Retirement Seminars, Base Elections
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 30, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. VOLUNTARY FLIGHT ATTENDANT OPTIONS RESULTS Flight Service has made available…
Read More1.28.09 – (LAA) – AA Flight Service Announces that There Are Sufficient FAs Proffering One of the Voluntary Offers
Special APFA HotLine update for January 28, 2009 Today, January 28, 2009, AA Flight Service announced that there were sufficient Flight Attendants proffering one of the voluntary offers that, as…
Read More1.26.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Expect Mediation to Help Efforts to Restore Middle-Class Standards
American Airlines Flight Attendants Expect Mediation to Help Efforts to Restore Middle-Class Standards
Read More1.23.09
InfoReps, FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT The deadline for three options which will help eliminate a projected overage of Flight Attendants is 12:00 noon, Central Time on Monday, January 26, 2009.…
Read More1.16.09
Untitled Document InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE The APFA Negotiating Team continues to prepare for mediation. Federal Mediated talks are set to begin, in DFW, next week. The follow-up Scheduling Opinion Survey…
Read More1.23.09 – (LAA) – Airline Earnings Report, Capacity Cuts and Voluntary FA Options, Negotiatioins, Update Your Information, APFA Convention, Cabin ASAP, Dues
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 23, 2009. This is DFW based Flight Attendant Brenda McKenzie from the APFA Communications Department. AIRLINE EARINGS REPORTS It’s…
Read More1.21.09 – APFA/TWU Joint Statement on AMR 4th Quarter Earnings
APFA/TWU Joint Statement on AMR 4th Quarter Earnings
Read More1.16.09 – (LAA) – Leave Awards and Voluntary FA Options, US Airways Incident, Cabin ASAP, Payflex and Leave Benefits Billing, Sick/Vacation Accrual, De-Icing Pay
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, January 16, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. LEAVE AWARDS AND VOLUNTARY FLIGHT ATTENDANT OPTIONS Last week, the…
Read More1.14.09 – (LAA) – Travel Seperation Program, Overage Leaves, Partnership Flying
Today, January 14, the Company announced a one-time proffer of additional voluntary options to Flight Attendants not on furlough to offset an expected manning overage. First will be a voluntary…
Read More1.08.09
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE APFAís Negotiating Team met this week at APFA Headquarters to prepare for the resumption of contract talks with American. APFA and AA had jointly filed for mediation…
Read More1.09.09 – (LAA) – Negotiating Team Prepares for Mediated Talks, VTF Test Program to Gather Data, Base Representational Elections, TSA Challenges, Turbulence Injury Procedures, Dues Status for Voting, De-Icing Pay, Bio Info on Mediator Ernie Dubester
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for January 9, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. NEGOTIATING TEAM PREPARES FOR MEDIATED TALKS APFA’s Negotiating Team met this…
Read More1.02.09 – (LAA) – APFA Begins 2009 in Mediation, Leave of Absence Proffer, Member Information Update, Base Representation Elections, A300 Qualification Drop, Missing Hotel Amenitites, Personal Leave of Absence Info
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for January 2, 2009. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. APFA BEGINS 2009 IN MEDIATION The end of 2008 was a…
Read More12.26.08 – (LAA) – Uniform, Leave of Absence Proffer,Base Representation Elections, A300 Qualification Drop, Last Five Days of the Month, Hotel Emenities, Personal Leaves of Absence, Family Leave, VTF, De-Icing Pay
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for December 26, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. As we near the end of the year 2008, a few…
Read More12.21.08
InfoReps, NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE There was a great deal of activity concerning negotiations the past two weeks. Most recently was Fridayís announcement via press release that APFA and American have applied…
Read More12.19.08 – APFA and AA File for Federal Mediation
APFA and AA File for Federal Mediation
Read More12.19.08 – (LAA) – APFA and AA File Jointly for Federal Mediation, VTF Test, De-icing Pay, Madrid, Fatigue Survey, Remember November, Base Elections
This is APFA President Laura Glading and today is December 19. While progress has been made on minor issues toward a contract, APFA and American Airlines filed jointly today for…
Read More12.19.08
InfoReps, In October of this year, APFA President Laura Glading sent a letter to Taylor Vaughn, lead negotiator for the companyís negotiating team, requesting that APFA negotiations be moved to…
Read More12.17.08
InfoRep Update 17DEC08 InfoReps, Please find attached two (2) PDF documents pertaining to the Volunteer to Fly (VTF) Program that will be tested at DFW/IDF and DCA/DCA-I beginning January 15,…
Read More12.12.08 – (LAA) – Contract Talks with American Resume, UAL Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement, Fatigue Survey, Base Elections
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, December 12, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. CHANGES IN WASHINGTON APFA President Laura Glading was present in…
Read More12.08.08
InfoReps, APFA NEWS The APFA Executive Committee (EC) held its quarterly meeting last week on December 2-3 at APFA Headquarters. The official documents from that meeting will be posted on…
Read More12.05.08 – (LAA) – Base Elections, Fuel Prices, Fatigue Survey, LHR Customs Clearance
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Friday, December 5, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. BASE REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION PROCESS BEGINS The current terms of service…
Read More12.02.08 – 12.03.08 (3Q08 EC Meeting)
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Read More11.26.08
InfoRep Hotline 26NOV08 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Due to the Thanksgiving holiday and the short business week, there were no meetings scheduled with the company. Although the teams did not meet at…
Read More11.26.08 – (LAA) – Last 5 Days of the Month, EC Meeting, Wings Foundation
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Wednesday, November 26, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. LAST FIVE DAYS OF THE MONTH Thanksgiving Day, November 27,…
Read More11.23.08
INFOREP UPDATE Remember November events were held across the system last week. APFA captured the headlines in many major media markets. At last count, there were 42 broadcast stories and…
Read More11.21.08 – (LAA) – 1993 Strike Anniversary, JetBlue Pilots Moving Towards Unionization, Health Benefits
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for November 21, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. APFA FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN THE NEWS APFA Flight Attendants captured the…
Read More11.19.08
InfoReps, Our brothers and sisters at TWU will be conducting their informational picketing at the following locations. If you commute from one of these cities or happen to be on…
Read More11.18.08 – (LAA) – 1993 Strike Anniversary
Special APFA HotLine Remember November alert – 11.18.08 In honor of the 15th anniversary of the strike of November 18, 1993, there is a special video and slide show on…
Read More11.17.08 – History Repeating at American Airlines?
History Repeating at American Airlines?
Read More11.16.08
InfoRep Hotline 16NOV08 REMEMBER NOVEMBER Events are set for Tuesday the 18th to commemorate the 15th anniversary of our 1993 Strike. DCA, DFW and JFK will be picketing from 11:00-15:00.…
Read More11.14.08 – (LAA) – 1993 Strike Anniversary, Neogtiations Continue, Fatigue Study, Customs Searches
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for November 14, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. REMEMBRANCES We begin this week’s HotLine update with a moment of…
Read More11.09.08
Dear InfoReps This is Diana Dunn, Contract Negotiator, with this weekís InfoRep Hotline. Remember November events are planned around the system. Union Reps will be spending the day in Operations…
Read More11.07.08 – (LAA) – National Elections, Negotiations Progress, Customs Searches
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for November 7, 2008. This is DFW based Flight Attendant Brenda McKenzie. ELECTION RESULTS News this week was dominated by the U.S.…
Read More10.31.08
Dear InfoReps, This is Diana Dunn, Contract Negotiator, with this weekís InfoRep Hotline. REMEMBER NOVEMBER: As previously announced, November 18 marks the 15th anniversary of our historical strike against American…
Read More10.31.08 – (LAA) – Preseident’s Message, Negotiations, Justice Dpt Approves Delta and Northwest Merger, National Election Day, 1993 Strike Anniversary
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for October 31, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. PRESIDENTíS MESSAGE In a special message recorded on Thursday, October 30,…
Read More10.30.08 – (LAA) – President Laura Glading Asks Membership for Support of Union Leaders, Negotiators, and Fellow FAs
Special Address to the Membership – 10.30.08 This is APFA President Laura Glading. Last week, October 21st through the 23rd, the APFA Board of Directors met at the Fall 2008…
Read MorePension Commencement Reports
In May 2010, AA commenced pension payments to 48 Flight Attendants. Of this amount, 22 retired from active status. In April 2010, AA commenced pension payments to 66 Flight Attendants.…
Read More10.25.08 – (LAA) – 2008 Fall BOD Convention, 2009 Health Benefits Enrollment, Contract Negotiations, EC Endorses Barack Obama for President
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for October 25, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. The Fall 2008 APFA Board Convention, the first under our new…
Read More10.25.08
InfoRep: Negotiations Update On Tuesday this week, members of the Negotiating Committee met with your APFA Board of Directors at the annual Fall Convention.† The Board was presented with an…
Read More10.21.08 – 10.22.08 (Fall BOD Meeting)
Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Official Minutes Agenda Tentative Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the agenda as amended Resolution 2 – Extension of the AHROD program Resolution 3…
Read More10.17.08
Negotiations Update Once again the scheduling subcommittees met this week. Talks continued on Article 10-Reserve. Wednesday afternoon the subcommittees heard a presentation from the Horizon programming group. This group is…
Read More10.16.08 – NTSB ISSUES URGENT RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRATT & WHITNEY 2037 ENGINES INSPECTIONS
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2008 SB-08-44 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES URGENT RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRATT & WHITNEY 2037 ENGINES…
Read More10.17.08 – (LAA) – AA Earnings, Continental and Southwest Report Losses, AMR Plans to Purchase 787 Dreamliner Aircrafts
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for October 17, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. We have come to that time yet again when airlines report…
Read More10.15.08 – (LAA) – LGA Vice Chairperson Election Results
Special HotLine Update for October 15, 2008 LGA Vice Chairperson election results This is Linda Herod-Rivas, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. The National Ballot Committee, in conjunction with…
Read More10.10.08 – (LAA) – PAX for PAX Campaign, BOD Meeting, Wings Foundation, MOU signed for the Cabin ASAP Program
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for October 10, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. If you happened to pass through DFW, LAX, LGA or MIA…
Read More10.10.08
InfoRep Hotline – 10OCT08 The scheduling subcommittees were slated to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. While the company was unable to make our Wednesday meeting, discussions did…
Read More10.05.08
InfoReps- This is a reminder for Fridayís PAXforPAX informational picketing/leafleting. Here are the gathering locations and times for each airport: DFW: 10:30 a.m. Upper level outside Terminal C, gate 12…
Read More10.08.08 – (LAA) – InfoReps Partcipating in Targeted Campaign at DFW, MIA, LGA, and LAX (Pax for Pax)
On Friday, October 10, beginning at 11 A.M. local time, APFA InfoReps will be participating in a targeted campaign at DFW, MIA, LGA and LAX. As stated during the Mobilize…
Read More10.04.08
InfoRep Hotline 04OCT08 In previous InfoRep Hotlines we have announced the mobilization of InfoReps for an informational leafleting event this Friday, October 10 with its focus being a message to…
Read More10.03.08
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WHEN: Wednesday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. ñ 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. ñ 5:00 p.m. WHERE: APFA Headquarters, 1004 W. Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040 WHY:…
Read More10.03.08 – (LAA) – APFA Leadership Met with APFA and TWU, Negotiations Continue, 2009 Benefits Enrollment, WINGS
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for October 3, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. On Wednesday, October 1, your APFA leadership met with officials of…
Read More10.02.08
10.02.08 Negotiations Update: This week your Negotiating Teamís scheduling subcommittee met with the company on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dialogue is ongoing as the parties address the needs of the Flight…
Read More9.26.08 – (LAA) – 2009 Benefits Enrollment, APFA Endorses Barack Obama, Last Five Days of the Month, LGA Vice Chair Election, Retirment Seminars at LGA and JFK, Scheduling and Reserve Survey, Tax Payer Bailout of US Financial Industry, Wings
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for September 26, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. The talk in Washington and around the nation this week centered…
Read More9.29.08
InfoRep Update: Last week I failed to mention APFA President Laura Glading’s trip to Wall Street on Friday September 19. Her visit came the day after representatives from American Airlines…
Read More9.23.08
InfoReps- This past week, we entered into official negotiations with the company. The Negotiating Teamís scheduling subcommittee met with the company last week. Discussions were centered on the original scheduling…
Read More9.19.08 – (LAA) – APFA Endorses Barack Obama, Scheduling and Reserve Survey, APA Claims Breach in Scope Clause, WINGS, Gulf Coast Storms, Vacation Accrual, Language Drop Proffer Open
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for September 19, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. In a resolution passed September 15 during the second quarterly meeting…
Read More9.17.08
InfoReps- On Friday, October 10, we are planning an informational leafleting event at DFW, LAX, LGA and MIA. This will initiate our Mobilize to Maximize campaign with a message specifically…
Read More9.16.08 – APFA endorses Barack Obama for President
APFA endorses Barack Obama for President
Read More9.16.08 – APFA endorses Barack Obama for President
APFA endorses Barack Obama for President
Read More9.15.08 – 9.17.08 (2Q08 EC Meeting)
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Read More9.12.08
Union Labor Coalition Rumble Rally ë08 Hello Everyone- As mentioned in previous APFA Hotlines ñ this is a reminder of an invitation to attend ëRumble Rally í08 ñ This Time…
Read More9.12.08 – (LAA) – Negotiating Team Trades Openers with Management, Scheduling and Reserve Survey is Available, 9/11 Rememberances, IAM Call Strike Against Boeing, Excessive Cabin Heat, Lav Odor, Presidential Grievance about 757, National Elections Approac
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for September 12, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Your APFA Negotiating Team traded openers with management on Tuesday, September…
Read More9.11.08 – Flight Attendants Demand Fair Contract As Negotiations with AA Begin
Flight Attendants Demand Fair Contract As Negotiations with AA Begin
Read More9.10.08
InfoReps- Yesterday, September 10, we met with the company to exchange openers setting into motion the official bargaining process. Attached are three documents; President Laura Gladingís opening letter, APFAís openers…
Read More9.08.08
InfoReps, Election Day is fast approaching. The general election is Tuesday, November 4, 2008. We need your help to insure every APFA member is registered to vote and obtains an…
Read More9.05.08 – (LAA) – Scheduling and Reserve Survey Available, APFA/APA/TWU Issue Press Release Affirming Commitment to Pressure AA to Restore Lost Wagers, Debbie Maitland Roland to Lay Wreat at 9/11 Pentago Memorial Dedication, AA Seeks Permission from Fed R
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for September 5, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. The APFA Negotiating Team’s Scheduling and Reserve Survey has been available…
Read More9.4.08 – NTSB Chairman Emphasizes International Cooperation in British Boeing 777 Recommendations
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2008 SB-08-37 ************************************************************ NTSB CHAIRMAN EMPHASIZES INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN BRITISH BOEING 777 RECOMMENDATIONS…
Read More8.29.08 – Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines’ Unions
Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines’ Unions
Read More8.29.08 – (LAA) – Mobilize to Maximize, Scheduling and Reserve Survey, FA’s Depart who Elected the Voluntary Bridge to Retirement, Benefits Enrollment Opens, OL Begins Aug 31
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for August 29, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. As explained in the Mobilize to Maximize meetings in July, the…
Read More8.22.08 – (LAA) – Scheduling and Reserve Hotline in Production, Negotiations Page Updated, United Airlines will Reduce Staffing,Spanair Crash
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for August 22, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. The Negotiations page of the APFA website is updated with a…
Read More8.15.08 – (LAA) – Flight 31 Returning to LAX, Negotiations Continue, Mobilize to Maximize,AA Accelerates Fleet Renewal Plan, AA Unvails 757 with Pink Ribbon
This is the APFA weekly HotLine update for August 15, 2008. In a press release on August 13, American Airlines announced that it had “determined that oil residue heated by…
Read More8.13.08 – APFA Praises Flight 31 Flight Attendants
APFA Praises Flight 31 Flight Attendants
Read More8.11.08 – (LAA) – Ballot results for ORD and JFK Vice Chair Elections
Ballot count results for ORD and JFK Vice Chair elections Today, August 11, 2008, the APFA National Ballot Committee, in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting Firm, certified the results…
Read More8.07.08 – (LAA) – Flight 31 Out of LAX Evacuation, Mobilize to Maximize, APA Submits Proposal to American Managment on Ways to Deal with Expected Jobs Overages
APFA weekly HotLine update for August 7, 2008. Flight Attendants have once again proved their mettle as safety professionals when five of our members, based at LAX-I, evacuated American Airlines…
Read More8.05.08 – (LAA) – WTS mailed to LGA, SFO-I, Ballots for ORD and JFK Due by 8.11.08
Special notice for members in LGA, SFO-I, ORD and JFK from the APFA National Ballot Committee This is a special notice from the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today is August…
Read More8.01.08 – (LAA) – 753 Overage Leaves Awarded, Mobilize to Maximize, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
APFA weekly HotLine update for August 1, 2008 As announced in a Special News Update on July 29, the recent Overage Leave proffer, along with the VBRs awarded the previous…
Read More7.29.08 – (LAA) – Overage Leave Proffer Results with be Posted, Base Breakdown of Awarded Overage Leaves
Special APFA News Update for July 29, 2008. APFA is pleased to announce that, based on the Overage Leave proffer results, none of our members will be furloughed effective August…
Read More7.25.08 – (LAA) – AA Announces Results of Voluntary Bridge to Retirement, Judge Decides in Favor of APFA with Regard to the Restructuring Participation Agreement, ORD-D and JFK Elections, WINGS
This is the APFA weekly HotLine update for July 25, 2008. On July 23, the Company announced the results of the Voluntary Bridge to Retirement. A total of 307 active…
Read More7.23.08 – (LAA) – VBR Results Announced, Restructuring Participation Agreement Decision
Special APFA News Update for July 23, 2008 VBR results have been announced and there has been a long-awaited decision regarding the remaining lawsuits filed over the Restructuring Participation Agreement.…
Read More7.18.08 – (LAA) – Deadlines for Volunatry Options Approaching, AMR Announced Earnings, WINGS
Following is the APFA weekly HotLine update for July 18, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. As of the date of this HotLine, the deadlines for participation in…
Read More7.10.08 – (LAA) – Voluntary Options Available to Mitigate Potential Furloughs, APFA Dues Q&A’s
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for Thursday, July 10. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Questions are pouring in regarding the voluntary options currently available to…
Read More7.02.08 – (LAA) – AA Delivers WARN Letter to Most Junior Flight Attendants, Reduction in Force
This is an APFA HotLine update for Wednesday, July 2. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Due to the reduction in our fleet and flights previously announced by the…
Read More6.27.08 – (LAA) – Glading Announces Immediate Relief Talks with American, AA Details Further Capacity Cuts, 2008 System Seniority Shuffle Complete, Last Five Days of the Month Reminder, Presidential Grievance over Docking Guidance System
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update for June 27, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. President Laura Glading recorded a special HotLine update Thursday evening to…
Read More6.26.08 – Relief Talks Conclude without Agreement, Mobilize to Maximize
This is President Laura Glading with a special HotLine update for Thursday, June 26. This evening at approximately 8:00 p.m. CDT, after three weeks of intense negotiations, the immediate relief…
Read More6.23.08 – (LAA) – WTS Notifications Picked up for ORD-D, JFK, LAX-I, MIA-I, and SFO-I, Heidi Sakacs Elected VC for LAX-I
Vice Chair Election This is Linda Herod-Rivas with the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 23, 2008, the National Ballot Committee picked up the Willingness-to-Serve Notifications for the Vice Chair…
Read More6.19.08 – (LAA) – Upcoming Road Shows, FMLA, National Defense Authorization Act, Docking Guidance System, Benefits, When do I Go Illegal?
You have reached the APFA weekly HotLine update. Today is June 19, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Watch your mail in the next few days for an…
Read More6.18.08
Negotiations Road Show Reminder InfoReps, As announced earlier this month, the Negotiating Team is in direct negotiations with the company and focused exclusively on reaching an agreement that provides immediate…
Read More6.13.08 – (LAA) – When do I Go Illegal?, Intensive Bargaining with AA, New Attendance Policy, Liquid Restriction Policy at Heathrow
You have reached the APFA HotLine for June 13, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. As announced earlier by APFA President Laura Glading, on June 10 your APFA…
Read MoreTampering or Altering Equipment – June 6, 2008
Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) advised us recently they discovered 3 777 a/c where carpet tape, gum and other items were found covering the smoke detector, lights and vents in the…
Read More6.06.08 – (LAA) – Negotiations Continue, AA New $15 Bag Check Fee, Liquid Restriction Policy in Heathrow, Stowing of Blankets
You have reached the APFA HotLine for June 6, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. On June 4, President Laura Glading recorded a special negotiations update to all…
Read More6.04.08 – Negotiations Update
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE for June 4, 2008 from APFA President Laura Glading Yesterday, June 3, the Negotiating Team met with the APFA Board of Directors to provide a briefing on the…
Read More5.30.08
InfoReps, A message from the Negotiating Team: On May 28, American launched the APFA portion of their negotiations website. This is their blatant attempt to negotiate directly with the membership…
Read More5.30.08 – AA Announces Route Cancellations, Heathrow Liquid Restriction Policy, Docking Guidance System
You have reached the APFA HotLine for May 30, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Earlier this week, the company announced several planned route cancellations in what it…
Read MoreLHR Crew Security Screening Compliance – May 28, 2008
The BAA (British Airport Authority) in LHR has asked us to remind crew members they must continue to strictly comply with the liquid restriction policy in place. While the policy…
Read More5.21.08 – (LAA) – APFA Members Demand Resignation of AMR’s Top Executives, FMLA
This is the APFA HotLine for May 21, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. This morning, APFA members were out in force to demand the resignation of AMR’s…
Read More5.21.08 – American Airlines Employees Protest Poor Management at Shareholders Meeting
American Airlines Employees Protest Poor Management at Shareholders Meeting
Read More5.21.08 – American Airlines Shorts Customers With Cutbacks, Fees for Checked Bags
American Airlines Shorts Customers With Cutbacks, Fees for Checked Bags
Read More5.20.08 – (LAA) – Call to Action
Decline/Resign – CALL TO ACTION! This is an important reminder to all APFA members who will be in the DFW area on Wednesday, May 21. Continuing with our efforts launched…
Read MoreFAA response to blanket stowage questions – May 12, 2008
There have been many emails circulating through various groups regarding blankets being randomly placed through out the cabin (in between the headrest) by F/As prior to pax boarding. Emails have…
Read More5.15.08 – (LAA) – Picketing AMR Shareholders Meeting, Increase in Calls about OE Trips, Stowing of Blankets, Docking Guidance System, On-Board Retail Sales, WINGS Foundation
This is the APFA HotLine for May 15, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, National Communications Coordinator. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 21 for APFA’s picketing and protest at the…
Read More5.08.08 – (LAA) – Tell Your Neotiators What you Want, 3% Wage Increase
You’ve reached the APFA HotLine for May 8, 2008. This is Frank Bastien, APFA National Communications Coordinator. Our collective bargaining process moves steadily along as your APFA Negotiating Team continues…
Read MorePicketing Information and Protocol
Continuing with our efforts launched in early April, President Laura Glading has recently sent a letter to each AMR Board Member urging them to demand the resignation of the top…
Read More5.02.08 – (LAA) – Negotiating Team Prepares for Meetings with AA, Eos Ceases Operations, AA Charges Passengers $25 to Check Second Bag, AA Loses SkyCaps Lawsuit at BOS, Pay Protections
You’ve reached the APFA HotLine for Friday, May 2. This is Frank Bastien, APFA National Communications Coordinator. Your APFA Negotiating team met with the Company on Wednesday to plan a…
Read More4.29.08
InfoReps: By now everyone should be displaying the ëRESIGN!í side of the hangtag behind their ID. If you have not received your hangtag, please send an e-mail request to [email protected].…
Read More4.22.08 – Update on Investigation of 757 In-Flight Wing Panel Separation
************************************************************ NTSB ADVISORY ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 April 22, 2008 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION OF 757 IN-FLIGHT WING PANEL SEPARATION ************************************************************ In its continuing…
Read More4.23.08 – (LAA) Arpey’s “Dear Fellow Employee” Letter
This is Jeff Pharr, member of the contract negotiating team, with a special hotline update for April 23, 2008 AMR’s top executives continue to show their profound lack of management…
Read More4.19.08 – (LAA) – AA Announces that it will Test the Sale of Retail Items on Transcon and Hawaii Flights
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, April 19, 2008. AA announced this week that it will test the sale of retail items on…
Read More4.16.08 – Flight Attendant Union President Calls for Membership Action
Flight Attendant Union President Calls for Membership Action
Read More4.16.08 – (LAA) – Call to Action to “Decline and Resign”, AMR Reports Loss
Today is April 16 and this is APFA President Laura Glading with a call to action. In a campaign begun two weeks ago we demanded that the top five executives…
Read More4.15.08 – (LAA) National Coordinators and Division Rep Appointees Confirmed
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Tuesday, April 15, 2008. On April 1, 2008, APFA President Laura Glading called for AA’s top five senior…
Read More4.14.08 – 4.15.08 (1Q08 EC Meeting)
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Read More4.10.08 – (LAA) – AA Agrees to Pay Protection for FAs
This is APFA President Laura Glading with an important Hotline message for Thursday, April 10, 2008. I am pleased to advise our members that, following discussions with AA regarding the…
Read More4.09.08 – Union Urges AA Management to Protect FA Pay as it Grounds Entire MD80 a Second Time
Union Urges AA Management to Protect FA Pay as it Grounds Entire MD80 a Second Time
Read More4.09.08 – (LAA) – APFA Filing Presidential Grievance on Decision to Ground MD-80 Fleet
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with an updated hotline for Wednesday, April 9, 2008. In light of yesterday’s decision to ground the entire MD-80 fleet for the second…
Read More4.04.08 – (LAA) – More Recalled Members Recalled, Furloughs
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, April 4, 2008. As was previously announced, despite APFA’s efforts to encourage management to do the right…
Read More4.01.08
April 1, 2008 Dear InfoReps: I would like to take this opportunity today, my first day in office, to personally thank you for your commitment to the InfoRep program. Your…
Read More4.01.08 – AA Flight Attendants To Launch Major Campaign Against Executive Bonuses
AA Flight Attendants To Launch Major Campaign Against Executive Bonuses
Read More4.01.08 – (LAA) – Laura Glading and Other NO’s Assume Office, “Decline or Resign” Campaign
This is Laura Glading, APFA President, with a Special Hotline, for April 1, 2008. As Brett, Denise, Juan and I assume office today, I would first like to acknowledge the…
Read More3.28.08 – (LAA) – Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements with US Airways and Northwest Airlines
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 28, 2008. March 28, 2008APFA is pleased to announce reciprocal cabin seat agreements with US Airways…
Read More3.25.08 – (LAA) – Reciprocal Agreements, InFlight Manuals
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline update for Friday, March 25, 2008. APFA is pleased to announce reciprocal cabin seat agreements with US Airways and…
Read More3.16.08 – (LAA) – National Officer Transitioning Into Office, FAA at LAX for Safety Manual Checks, Primary Vaction Awards
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, March 16, 2008. The newly-elected National Officers – Laura Glading, Denise Pointer and Juan Barrera, have spent…
Read More3.07.08 – (LAA) – Tommie Hutto-Blake Turns Over Chairperson of the Negotiating Team to Laura Glading, AA and APFA Exchange Section 6 Notices
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 7, 2008. Yesterday, APFA President Tommie Hutto-Blake turned over the position of Chairperson of the APFA…
Read More3.04.08 – 3.05.08 (1Q08 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.29.08 – (LAA) – Tommie Hutto-Blake Congratulates Laura Glading and Team on Elections
Today is Friday, February 29, 2008, this is APFA President Tommie Hutto-Blake. I want to foremost offer my congratulations to the Glading team who will assume APFA National Office on…
Read More2.27.08 – AA Flight Attendants Elect National Leaders
AA Flight Attendants Elect National Leaders
Read More2.26.08 – (LAA) – APFA Presidential Election Results
This is Leatha Harding-Berry, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, February 26, 2008 the National Ballot Committee in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting Firm certified the results…
Read MoreReserve Co-Terminal Preference Tests (Renewed indefinitely 7.17.06)
PBI Reserve Test LOU – July 2006 DCA Reserve Test LOU – July 2006 SJC Reserve Test LOU – April 2006 EWR Reserve Coverage Test – November 2005
Read More2.22.08 – (LAA) – APFA Addresses Merger Rumors, Pilot Retirement Cancellations
This is Leslie Mayo with an updated Hotline for Friday evening, February 22, 2008. In response to media reports that AA met with the three unions on the property this…
Read More2.20.08 – (LAA) – Ballots for National Officer Election Picked Up, Vacation Bidding Is Open
This is the APFA Hotline for Wednesday February 20, 2008. Ballots for the National Officer run off election will be picked up from the designated APFA post office box in…
Read More2.17.08 – (LAA) – National Officer Run-Off Election, Denise Hedges
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, February 17, 2008. Ballots for the National Officer Run-Off Election are due in the designated PO Box…
Read More2.13.08 – 2.16.08 (Annual BOD Convention)
Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Roll Call 3 Roll Call 4 Official Minutes Agenda Tentative Final Agenda Resolution 1 Resolution 1a Resolution 2 Resolution 3 Resolution 4 Resolution 5…
Read More2.09.08 – (LAA) – British Customs, Ballot for National Officer Election, Presidential Grievances, Annual BOD Convention, Negotiating Team
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, February 9, 2008. British Customs is conducting frequent bag searches upon arrival in the U.K. Be sure…
Read More2.08.08 – (LAA) – Results of Chicago International VC Election
This is Leatha Harding-Berry with the a hotline update for Friday, February 8, 2008. The National Ballot Committee in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting firm has certified the results…
Read More1.30.08 – (LAA) – Negotiations Online Survey, APFA Presidential Candidate Debate
INTRO LINE: Today is Wednesday, January 30, 2008. To listen to details of the Negotiations Online Survey extension, Press 3. To listen to details of the APFA Presidential candidate debate…
Read More1.29.08
Hello InfoReps- You may have heard about or experienced some technical difficulties with the Membership Negotiations Survey conducted by the University of North Texas (UNT). The volume of Flight Attendants…
Read MoreBRITISH ISSUE UPDATE ON B-777 ACCIDENT AT LONDON HEATHROW
NTSB ADVISORY National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 January 24, 2008 BRITISH ISSUE UPDATE ON B-777 ACCIDENT AT LONDON HEATHROW The United Kingdom’s Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB), which…
Read More1.23.08 – (LAA) National Officer Ballot Count Leads to Run Off Election
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Wednesday, January 23, 2008. As the APFA Ballot Committee announced, the National Officer ballot count took place last…
Read More1.21.08
January 21, 2008 InfoReps, By know everyone should have received a letter and a Unity Pin Jacket from the Negotiating Team. If you have not received this mailing, please send…
Read More1.17.08 – (LAA) NBC Certifies Results of National Officer Election
This is Leatha Harding-Berry, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, January 17, 2008, the National Ballot Committee certified the results of the National Officer election. The results are…
Read MoreAPFA Press Release – 1.16.08
AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts – 1.16.08
Read More1.16.08 – AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanut
Read More1.16.08 – AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
Read More1.16.08 – (LAA) – AMR Reports 4th Quarter Loss
Today is January 16, 2008. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President with a special APFA Hotline. This morning AMR reported a fourth quarter loss of $69 million bringing the AMR…
Read MoreBid Leave Information
General Information (PDF) Active/Inactive Days When on Vacation and Bid Leave During the Month Letter of Agreement (PDF)
Read More1.13.08 – (LAA) – Flight Attendant Strategic Bargaining Summit, National Officer Election Ballots Due, WTS for Ad Hoc Places 1 and 2, BOD Convention
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, January 13, 2008. Negotiations: The APFA Negotiating Team and National Officers spent three days this past week…
Read More1.10.08 – Coalition of Flight Attendants Joint Statement on First-Ever Bargaining Summit
Coalition of Flight Attendants Joint Statement on First-Ever Bargaining Summit
Read More1.08.08
The APFA Membership Negotiation Survey is now available online at www.www.apfa.org. This survey is confidential and hosted by the University of North Texas Survey Research Center. You must be a…
Read More1.06.08 – (LAA) – BOD Meets in DC
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, January 6, 2008. On Friday, the APFA Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C., to address a…
Read More1.04.08 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call Official Minutes Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 1b – Amend Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve Agenda Resolution 2 – Extension of Recall Rights…
Read More12.28.07- (LAA) – NBC and Whtley Penn Accounting Firm Certify Results of STL-D VC Election, Ballots for National Officer Election Mailed
This is Greg Hildreth, APFA Secretary, with an update from the National Ballot Committee for Friday, December 28, 2007. The National Ballot Committee in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting…
Read More12.22.07 – (LAA) – AA Agrees to Extend Recall Rights for 2 Years to Furloughed Members on Recall List
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, December 22, 2007. Following pressure from Senator McCaskill and other Hill leaders, AA agreed to extend recall…
Read More12.21.07 – AA Furloughed Flight Attendants Given Early Christmas Gift
AA Furloughed Flight Attendants Given Early Christmas Gift
Read More12.14.07
Greetings InfoReps, Rumors regarding the Marcoux/Lindsay/Ford consolidated lawsuit filed against APFA and AA jointly were addressed once again with an APFA Rumor Control Hotline dated 01DEC07. As published repeatedly in…
Read More12.16.07 – (LAA) – Skyword, Resumes Being Accepted for Committee, Division Rep, and Nat Coordinator Positions
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, December 16, 2007. Resumes are now being accepted for all Committee, Division Representative and National Coordinator Positions…
Read More12.13.07 – (LAA) – WTS Apps for IOR VC, Skyword
This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, December 13, 2007. Today, we are pleased to announce that AA will be forwarding recall notices to…
Read More12.05.07 -12.06.07 (4Q07 EC Meeting)
Official Minutes Roll Call 1 Roll Call 2 Resolution 1 – Approve Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend Agenda Resolution 2 – Dues Forgiveness Resolution 3 – Laptop Purchase Resolution 4…
Read More11.30.07 – (LAA) – Marcoux/Lindsey/Ford,RPA Lawsuits, Rumor Control
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, November 30, 2007. This week, I will be addressing one rumor control item: Rumors regarding an alleged…
Read More11.24.07 – (LAA) – National Officer Election, Benefits Letter
This is Leatha Harding-Berry, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, November 29, 2007, was the deadline to submit a Willingness-to-Serve Notification for the National Officer Election. The candidates…
Read More11.18.07 – (LAA) – Recalls, Recalled FAs Return to the Line
Today is Sunday, November 18, 2007. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with this week’s Hotline message. One very cold morning 14 years ago today, I arrived at EWR airport…
Read More11.10.07 – (LAA) – AA Flight 587, TWU and AA Commence Formal Bargaining, Retirees Healthfirst
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, November 10, 2007. Monday, November 12, 2007, marks the six-year anniversary of AA Flight 587 where we…
Read More11.06.07 – (LAA) – AA Issues Misleading Message Addressing Decision to Extend Recall Rights, Skyword Express
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Tuesday, November 6, 2007. As an update to last week’s hotline the company issued a misleading HI6 message…
Read More11.03.07 – (LAA) Clarification of APFA’s Position Regarding 2 Month Extension of Recall Rights to Our Furloughed FAs
Saturday, November 3, 2007 As a follow-up to yesterday’s hotline message regarding a two-month extension of recall rights to our furloughed Flight Attendants scheduled to fall off the seniority list…
Read More11.02.07 – Senator McCaskill’s Recall Press Announcement
***ST. LOUIS MEDIA ADVISORY*** MCCASKILL ANNOUNCES RECALL EXTENSION FOR 410 FORMER TWA WORKERS News from Senator Claire McCaskill For Immediate Release Contact: Maria Speiser, Press Secretary November 2, 2007 (202)…
Read More10.26.07 – (LAA) – California Wildfires, Health Benefits Selections, Negotiating Team Planning Listening Tour
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, October 26, 2007. CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: For those AA employees who require assistance coping with the Southern California…
Read More10.20.07 – (LAA) – Health Benefits Selection
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, October 20, 2007. October is Health Benefits month at American. APFA members have until October 31st to…
Read More10.14.07 – (LAA) – 143 AA FAs Furloughed Five years Ago were Removed from Seniority List
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, October 14, 2007. Yesterday, October 13, 2007, 143 American Airlines Flight Attendants furloughed by AA five years…
Read More10.07.07 – (LAA) – Negotiators Election Results
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, October 7, 2007. As reported on Thursday, the APFA National Balloting Committee, in conjunction with Whitley Penn,…
Read More10.04.07 – (LAA) NBC Certifies Results of the Negotiating Committee Representative Election
This is Leatha Harding-Berry, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, October 4, 2007, the National Ballot committee in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting Firm, certified the results…
Read MoreRecall Rights Extension – September 2007
Lobby Day Photos – September 2007 McCaskill's Recall Rights Text S.1992 – August 3, 2007 Senator McCaskill's Letter to APFA – August 3, 2007 Extend Recall Rights for Furloughed AA…
Read More9.28.07 – (LAA) – Results of the Negotiating Committee Representative Election
This is Leatha Harding-Berry, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, October 4, 2007, the National Ballot committee in conjunction with the Whitley Penn Accounting Firm, certified the results…
Read MoreUpdate On Litigation Against APFA
Update On Litigation Against APFA by APFA Legal Counsel There has been interest in the status of the lawsuits filed against APFA during 2002 and 2003 by APFA members. These…
Read MoreAnne Marcoux, et al – CASE ñ 04-CV-01376 ñ Active
Marcoux Partial Dismissal of Complaints ñ 03.28.06 (.pdf) Judge Nina Gershon
Read MoreSherry Cooper, et al – CASE ñ 02-CV-03477 ñ Active
Cooper Dismissal of Preliminary Injunction ñ 06.30.03 (.pdf) Judge Carol Bagley Amon Cooper Dismissal of Amended Complaint ñ 11.23.04 (.pdf) Judge Nina Gershon Cooper Denial of Motion by Plaintiffís Counsel…
Read MoreMargaret Anthony – CASE ñ 03-CV-03681 ñ Dismissed
Anthony Case Dismissal ñ 09.27.06 (.pdf) Judge Ronald A. Guzman
Read More9.24.07 – (LAA) – AA Releases Base Assignments for First Group of Returning FAs
Today is Monday, September 24, 2007. This is Leslie Mayo with the APFA Hotline. American Airlines released the base assignments for the first group of returning furloughed Flight Attendants. 216…
Read More9.17.07
Monday, September 17, 2007 This is Denise Pointer with an InfoRep Hotline. On August 31, 2007, I submitted my resignation as a member of the InfoRep Steering Committee (ISC) to…
Read More9.16.07 – (LAA) – Negotiator Positions Ballots Went Out Last Week, Assisting with Boarding, DEL Extended Long-Range Flying
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, September 16, 2007. From the National Ballot Committee: Ballots went out last week to all member addresses…
Read More9.01.07 – (LAA) – Negotiations Process Begins, EC Quarterly Meeting, Hotel Tips, Minimum Layover Rest
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, September 1, 2007. As Labor Day approaches, there are many things to not only be thankful for,…
Read More9.11.07 – (LAA) – Remembering 9/11
Today is September 11, 2007, and this a special Hotline message to honor the memory of our brave colleagues who perished in the line of duty six years ago today.…
Read More9.11.07 – 9.12.07 (3Q07 EC Meeting)
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Read More9.09.07 – (LAA) – Ballots for Negotiating Team Have Gone Out, Language Drop Proffer, Actioin Alerts
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, September 9, 2007. From the National Balloting Committee: Ballots went out to all members this week for…
Read More8.31.07 – (LAA) – Labor Day
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, August 31, 2007. As Labor Day approaches, there are many things to not only be thankful for,…
Read More8.24.07 – (LAA) – IVRS Drug Testing Procedures/Changes to AMR Reporting/and Off-Schedule Operations Presidential Grievances Filed, Deadline for Receipt of Recall Acceptances
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, August 24, 2007. APFA has filed three Presidential Grievances in the last 30 days against various actions…
Read More8.18.07 – (LAA) – Returning Furloughed FAs, NBC Announces Names of Those Who Submitted WTS, Customs
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, August 18, 2007. As we announced earlier this week, AA has issued recall letters to the 460…
Read MoreFA Retirement Pages
Retired AA Flight Attendants Association (New York FAs)Flight Attendant Club (Florida FAs)
Read More8.15.07 – (LAA) – Fourth FA Recall, Candidates for Negotiators
Today is Wednesday, August 15, 2007. This is Leslie Mayo, APFA National Communications Coordinator with a Hotline update. Just over three months ago, we saw the fourth Flight Attendant recall…
Read More8.10.07 – (LAA) – Customs, Contact Congress about Extension of Recall Rights
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, August 10, 2007. From the Vice President’s Department: If you are asked by management to provide a…
Read More8.03.07 – (LAA) – Arpey Letter, Contact Congress to Include OSHA Protection for FAs
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, August 3, 2007. Employees received a “Dear Colleague/Thank you” letter from Gerard Arpey this week re: the…
Read More7.30.07 – (LAA) – Hotline Correction
This is Leslie Mayo with a Hotline correction for July 30, 2007. The dollar amount of OSHA fines against AA was reported on last week’s hotline as nearly $1/4 of…
Read More7.27.07 – (LAA) – X-ray Screening and Hand Searches on Crew Bags, OSHA Fines to AA
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 27, 2007. As we reported earlier this week, crewmembers entering the U.S. should be aware that…
Read More7.25.07 – (LAA) – Welcome Back to Some Furloughed FAs
Today is Wednesday, July 25th. This is Leslie Mayo with a special APFA Hotline. After nearly three years of stagnation, we are very happy to welcome back some of our…
Read More7.20.07 – (LAA) – TWA Flight 800, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Furlough Recall
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 20, 2007. This week I’d like to begin with a follow-up from last week’s rumor control,…
Read More7.13.07 – (LAA) – Rumor Control
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 13, 2007. This week, I will be starting with Rumor Control right off the bat. Q:…
Read More7.08.07 – (LAA) – Status of Active Lawsuits Filed Against Our Union, Non-Reving, Seniority List, Skyword Issue, Chicago Security Badges
You have reached the APFA Hotline for Sunday, July 8, 2007. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President. Periodically, during the last three years, I have reported out to the APFA…
Read More7.01.07 – (LAA) – FA System Seniority List Complete and DECS will Be Updated 7/2, Skyword Shipping
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, July 1, 2007. The annual Flight Attendant System Seniority list is complete and DECS will be updated…
Read More6.22.07 – (LAA) Solidarity Steering Committee
Today is Friday, June 22, 2007. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with a Hotline message to the APFA membership. This week, the APFA leadership met for three days creating…
Read More6.19.07 – 6.20.07 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call Roll Call Official Minutes Final Agenda Resolution 1 Resolution 1a Resolution 2 Resolution 3 Resolution 4 Resolution 5 Resolution 6 Resolution 7 Resolution 8 Resolution 9 Resolution 10…
Read More6.15.07 – (LAA) – In the Event of a Flight Cancellation, Speaker Reserves Drops, New Long-Layover Hotel in Marina, Smoking in England
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, June 15, 2007. From the APFA Scheduling Department: In the event of a flight cancellation, one member…
Read More6.09.07 – (LAA) – 2nd Quarter EC Meeting, WTS Notices for Negotiating Committee, Skyword, UnitedHealthcare
This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, June 9, 2007. The second quarter APFA Executive Committee meeting took place this week at APFA Headquarters. As…
Read More4.14.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses Picketing
APFA HOTLINE APRIL 14, 2007 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday (Saturday,) April 14, 2007. Hundreds of Flight Attendants from bases all over…
Read More3.08.07 – (LAA) – Base Election Results
National Ballot Committee Results From: Leatha Harding-Berry National Ballot Committee Chairperson March 8, 2007 This is Leatha Harding-Berry, National Ballot Committee Chairperson with Base election results for the two year…
Read More6.06.07 – 6.07.07 (2Q07 EC Meeting)
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Read More6.02.07 – (LAA) – AA Issues HI6 Message Regarding Passenger with Tuberculosis, FAA Reauthorization Act, Executive Bonuses, Skyword Express, 30th Anniversary of APFA
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, June 2, 2007. AA has issued an HI6 message with information on the health risks associated with…
Read More5.27.07 – (LAA) – Luggage Security, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Virgin America Begins Operating Flights Between NYC and SFO, Bankruptcy Watch
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, May 27, 2007. From the Safety and Hotel Department, this serves as a reminder to all crewmembers…
Read More05.11.07 – Ft. Worth Star Telegram – AA likely to face labor unrest
Posted on Fri, May. 11, 2007 American likely to face labor unrest By TREBOR BANSTETTER Star-Telegram Staff Writer PHOENIX — Labor unrest is likely to be a major issue for…
Read More05.16.07 – St. Petersburg Times – Lean, mean season in the air
Lean, mean season in the air By STEVE HUETTEL Published May 16, 2007 Looking for a silver lining in that big, black cloud looming over your summer travel plans? Go…
Read More05.11.07 – Dallas Morning News – Panel takes on airlines’ pay fight
Panel takes on airlines' pay fight Analyst says battle to share gains may be for naught 09:28 AM CDT on Friday, May 11, 2007 By Terry Maxon / The Dallas…
Read More05.14.07 – The Arizona Republic – US Airways … labor woes
US Airways fliers feel impact of airline's labor woes By Dawn Gilbertson, The Arizona Republic Last weekend, shortly after US Airways pilots learned where they rank on a long-awaited seniority…
Read More05.16.07 – Wall Street Journal – Unfriendly Skies
UNFRIENDLY SKIES As Pay Falls, Airlines Struggle to Fill Jobs Tighter Staffing Makes Morale 'Severely Tested'; Why Your Flight Is Late By MELANIE TROTTMAN and SUSAN CAREY May 16, 2007;…
Read More5.20.07 – (LAA) – 30th Anniversary of APFA, EPT’s, Retirement Seminars
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, May 20, 2007. This week marks the 30th anniversary of APFA as the bargaining representative for the…
Read More5.16.07 – (LAA) – APFA Submits Request for Investigation by the SEC Concerning Actions of AMR Coporate Officials
Today is Wednesday, May 16, 2007. This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with a hotline update. Late this afternoon, APFA submitted a Request for Investigation by the Securities Exchange…
Read More5.15.07 – (LAA) – Proposals Set Forth for AMR’s Shareholder Meeting
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with an updated Hotline for Tuesday, May 15, 2007. This message is a follow-up to last Friday’s hotline with more information on how…
Read More5.11.07 – (LAA) – AMR’s Annual Sharholders Meeting
VOTE YES ON PROPOSAL 6 AT AMR’S SHAREHOLDERS MEETING This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, May 11, 2007. APFA News: On Wednesday, May…
Read More5.16.07 – AA FAs Union Requests Investigation by SEC
AA FAs Union Requests Investigation by SEC
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5.07.07 – (LAA) – Recall Notices Being Mailed
Today is Monday, May 7, 2007. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA president, with a Hotline update. APFA is pleased to announce that recall notices will be mailed today to the…
Read More5.04.07 – (LAA) – Boarding Proceedures, OSO, 777 Inoperative Crew Rest Bunks/Seats
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, May 4, 2007. APFA News: As we mentioned last week, in order to ensure all legality and…
Read MoreCorrespondence between Jeff Brundage and Alan M.
Mr. Brundage I am well aware of American's various compensation plans and most importantly the unfair way they are distributed. To compare the AIP plan with it's unreachable goals and the…
Read More5.03.07 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.28.07 – (LAA) – 30th Anniversary Issue of Skyword, Airlines’ Earnings
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, April 28, 2007. The combined State of the Union and 30th Anniversary issue of Skyword will begin…
Read More4.20.07 – Bonus Campaign 2007, 2007 Proxy Statement
From the picket line at JFK Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Today is Friday, April 20th. This is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with an update on our Bonus Campaign 2007. This…
Read More5 execs split $20 million, American says – 4.21.07
Posted on Sat, Apr. 21, 2007 5 execs split $20 million, American says By TREBOR BANSTETTER STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER American Airlines' top five executives split about $20 million in compensation…
Read MoreAccountability – Barbara T.
After reading the following, I am sure you will agree the message all comes down to accountability. Who is responsible for these mistakes, and who is ultimately accountable – and…
Read MoreAMR chief executive receives $5.4 million for 2006 – 4.20.07
AMR chief executive receives $5.4 million for 2006 Reuters – Friday April 20, 7:05 pm ET CHICAGO (Reuters) – The chief executive at AMR Corp. received $5.4 million for 2006,…
Read MoreHolly Hegeman : “Glad I had my boots on” – 4.20.07
Ah, nothing like the smell of tulips in the air. Or the sight of dogwoods blooming. Or the vision of airline employees marching against management. This week, American Airlines was…
Read MoreProtest over executive pay at American Airlines – 4.19.07
April 19, 2007 Protest over executive pay at American Airlines Union employees at American Airlines are making noise over executive pay packages ??? a drumbeat which…
Read MoreDear Mr. Arpey – From Heidi Prayon
From: Heidi Prayon [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 5:00 PMTo: [email protected] Mr. Arpey, As a 20 year flight attendant for American Airlines as well as a union leader at my domicile of Washington,…
Read MoreFormer flight attendants picket American Airlines – 4.18.07
Former flight attendants picket American Airlines By Tim LoganST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH04/18/2007 Fuming flight attendants took to the terminal at Lambert Field Tuesday,throwing up pickets against American Airlines. Their beef? More…
Read MoreWhite-collar bonuses blasted: AA logs another profit – 4.19.07
Rebounding Airline: White-collar bonuses blasted: AA logs another profit By D.R. STEWART, Tulsa World Staff Writer 4/19/2007 AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines, posted a first-quarter net profit of…
Read MoreAAs’ unions time protests to management bonuses – 4.18.07
American Airlines' unions time protests to management bonuses 07:31 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 18, 2007By DAVID KOENIGThe Associated PressDALLAS — Leaning on crutches, Kelli Hughes, a Boeing 737 captain…
Read MoreLetter From A Passenger – Nikki Calhoun
Dear Gerard Arpey, After reading an article about American Airlines I decided I needed to express my thoughts to you. I read that American Airlines profit last year was 231…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines pilots protest manager stock bonuses – 4.18.07
American Airlines pilots protest manager stock bonuses By TREBOR BANSTETTER and DAVID WETHESTAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER Nearly 900 top managers and executives at American Airlines will receive stock bonuses Thursday valued…
Read MoreSouthwest’s flight attendants join protests against American – 4.17.07
Southwest's flight attendants join protests against American Dallas Business Journal – 11:51 AM CDT Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Southwest Airlines' flight attendants are joining a protest against bonuses for American…
Read MoreSouthwest Flight Attendants Back Fellow Attendants at American in Bonus Flap – 4.17.07
Southwest Attendants Back Counterparts Tuesday April 17, 5:47 pm ET Southwest Flight Attendants Back Fellow Attendants at American in Bonus Flap DALLAS (AP) — Leaders of Southwest Airlines Co.'s flight…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Workers Hold Protest At MIA – 4.17.07
American Airlines Workers Hold Protest At MIA POSTED: 4:46 pm EDT April 17, 2007UPDATED: 5:14 am EDT April 18, 2007 MIAMI — American Airline workers held a demonstration at Miami…
Read MoreFlight attendants protest American Airlines – 4.17.07
Flight Attendants Protest American Airlines (04/17/07 — RALEIGH) – They say they made sacrifices and now they're not being rewarded for them. Tuesday morning more than two dozen frustrated American…
Read More4.17.07 – AA FAs Turn Out In Droves To Protest Exec Bonuses
AA FAs Turn Out In Droves To Protest Exec Bonuses
Read MoreLabor, execs at odds over American’s stock awards – 4.17.07
Labor, execs at odds over American's stock awards Unions protest, but AMR to reward execs for outperforming rival airlines 10:31 AM CDT on Tuesday, April 17, 2007By TERRY MAXON /…
Read MoreHeidi Gunderson “Dear Frank”
Hello Frank, I just wanted to tell you I hope you enjoy your bonus! I certainly dont begrudge the fact that you have education and experience, and I imagine you…
Read More4.16.07 – AA Flight Attendants Protest Nationwide
AA Flight Attendants Protest Nationwide
Read MoreDecline or Resign!
President Laura Glading urges AMR Board of Directors to demand resignations – May 5, 2008 Press Release – April 16, 2008 Executive Letter Accepting Bonuses – April 16, 2008 Career…
Read MoreFlight attendants protest executive bonuses – 4.14.07
Flight attendants protest executive bonuses American flight attendants protest executive bonuses By TREBOR BANSTETTER, STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER FORT WORTH — Hundreds of American Airlines flight attendants descended on the airline's…
Read MoreFlight attendants protest bonuses – 4.13.07
April 13, 2007, 10:35PM Around the region Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle News Service Airlines Flight attendants protest bonuses FORT WORTH — Hundreds of American Airlines flight attendants descended on the…
Read MoreUnions put pressure on again-profitable airlines – 4.14.07
Unions put pressure on again-profitable airlines Workers who took pay cuts during industry's slump are furious about rewards for executives. By Peter Pae, LA Times Staff Writer April 14, 2007…
Read More4.13.07 – Flight Attendants Break USA Today Ad Protesting Bonuses
Flight Attendants Break USA Today Ad Protesting Bonuses
Read MoreThe White Paper” “Employee Sacrifices and Collaboration at American Airlines” – April 2007
The White Paper: "Employee Sacrifices and Collaboration at American Airlines" April 2007
Read MoreExecutive Bonus Formula 101
How AA Executives Bonuses Are Calculated Per American Airlines’ Board of Directors “Compensation Committee,” 874 AA Executives will receive stock awards on April 18, 2007, based on the three-year relative…
Read More4.11.07 – Flight Attendants Protest AA Executive Bonuses
Flight Attendants Protest AA Executive Bonuses
Read MoreKelly B.
In light of the situation regarding the payouts to AA’s top executives and management, I had to write down some thoughts. Thank you for letting me vent. I am an…
Read MoreCarol B.
I want to express my outrage in the corporate greed at American Airlines, specially in regards to the outlandish bonuses that will be shared among the "corporate elite" and NOT shared…
Read MoreEric Bergman – Letters to G. Arpey
Dear Mr. Arpey, I have attached three letters which I sent to you just over a year ago. Last year I finally received a reply from a low level employee…
Read MoreMickey S. and Roy B.
Dear Mr. Arpey: If the plan goes through, you donate $20,000 to WINGS, the non-profit fund that aids flight attendants in need. That figure represents the approximate number of flight…
Read MoreRE A.
It is with great sadness that I write this letter. The top echelon group who will be reaping the benefits and are forfeiting an opportunity of a life time by…
Read MoreJohn Nikides – LAX Base Chair
For those of you who are considering picketing with us on April 17th, and haven't quite made up your minds whether to do so, remember that this picketing is about…
Read MoreJennifer W.
Hello to all,As employees we are getting prepared to witness blatant corporate greed by our supposedly valued members of management. Time and time again we are told that in order…
Read MoreLori B. – Join Lori B. and DO THE RIGHT THING!
I am getting more and more infuriated with this upcoming "bonus".So I decided to "Do the Right Thing". I got on the AA website and under RESOURCES there is a…
Read MoreLisa D.
I can't believe the top Executives can accept their"Big Bonuses" in good faith knowing that it was"EVERY" employee at American Airlines who did theirpart in making AA profitable this year…
Read MoreCharlotte W.
I am a flight attendant with 21 years seniority. During that time I became painfully aware of the divide between management and labor. When Mr. Arpey took the helm, I hoped against…
Read MoreGloria S.
Dear APFA: To our members and others…I feel the monies should a) be poured back into the company or b) partially back into the company (say 50%) and then shared(the other…
Read MoreWilliam D.
I just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in and say, as a former business owner of 2 business I could never do to my employees what upper management…
Read MoreAmerican Airline managers under fire – 4.10.07
April 10, 2007 American Airline managers under fire By Anna Marie KukecDaily Herald Business Writer The union representing about 18,000 flight attendants for American Airlines is planning an informational picket…
Read MoreBonuses rile AA’s ground workers – 4.11.07
Posted on Wed, Apr. 11, 2007 Exec bonuses rile American's ground workers By Trebor Banstetter Star-Telegram Staff Writer American Airlines and its ground workers union launched an advertising blitz Tuesday…
Read More4.08.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses APFA Leadership Letter, Adventist Contact Negotiations
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, April 8, 2007. (Please note clarifications below on confirmed vs postential cities we will be picketing in…
Read More4.04.07 – (LAA) – Membership Call to Action Protesting Executive Bonuses
Today is Wednesday, April 4th, this is Tommie Hutto-Blake, APFA President, with a message to all APFA members. By now each of you should have received information from your union…
Read More4.02.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses Call to Action
The following recorded message was delivered to all APFA Members’ home or cell phones on Monday, April 2, 2007: Hello, this is APFA President Tommie Hutto-Blake with an urgent call…
Read MoreNot-so-blue skies – 4.7.07
Op/Ed Not-so-blue-skies Star TelegramSaturday April 7, 2007 Will this be the final straw? More than four years ago, American Airlines' management and its labor groups entered into the unfamiliar waters…
Read MoreHolly Hegeman’s follow-up on award to Arpey – April 2007
From: PlaneBusiness, April 2007 A few weeks ago, Holly Hegeman wrote an article in "PlaneBusiness" giving Gerard Arpey the "Ron Allen Award" for worst CEO of the year. She's written…
Read MoreAA’s workers are miffed – 3.27.07
Associated PressAhead of the Bell: AMR Corp.Associated Press 03.27.07, 8:12 AM ET American airlines' workers are miffed about stock bonuses being awarded five top executives at the recovering carrier, according…
Read MoreUnion plans pickets over bonus plan – 4.6.07
Union plans pickets over bonus plan By TREBOR BANSTETTER, STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER Flight attendants at American Airlines plan to picket at airports and rally at their union headquarters this month…
Read MoreAA’s labor relations on the rocks – 4.7.07
American's labor relations on the rocks over executive bonuses Last Update: Apr 7, 2007 6:55 AM Dave Koenig, AP FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Union leaders have many ways to…
Read MoreAnd The Winner Is… Gerard Arpey – 3.14.07
Source: Plane BusinessBanter Holly Hegeman, Editor And The Winner Is… It's that time again. Time to award the 2007 PlaneBusiness Ron Allen Airline Management Award. Unlike most years, in which…
Read MoreIt doesn’t smell like team spirit – 4.1.07
It doesn't smell like team spirit Ft. Worth Star Telegram By Mitchell Schnurman Star-Telegram Staff Writer American Airlines figured out a better way to run an airline. Why can't it…
Read More4.05.07 – AA Flight Attendants Unveil Report to Wall Street Re: Misguided Executive Compensation
AA Flight Attendants Unveil Report to Wall Street Re: Misguided Executive Compensation
Read MoreAmerican’s flight attendants prepare for protest – 4.4.07
American's flight attendants prepare for protest Dallas Business Journal – 5:58 PM CDT Wednesday, April 4, 2007 The union representing American Airlines flight attendants is planning nationwide protests of bonuses…
Read More4.04.07 – American Flight Attendant Union Announces Protest Dates
American Flight Attendant Union Announces Protest Dates
Read MoreManagement vs. Labor – 3.31.07
Management vs. Labor Ft. Worth Star Telegram Op-Ed Paul Stouffer AA 777 Captain The various unions at American Airlines seem to have difficulty getting their message out. (See March 14…
Read More3.31.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses, Enough is Enough Campaign, Archives Assistance, Food for Sale, Adventist Contract Negotiations
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, March 31, 2007. APFA ALERT: If you have not yet received your letter from APFA containing several…
Read More3.26.07
Important Management Bonus Information Dear InfoRep: Attached is a copy of the letter sent to all members’ homes from APFA. This letter should arrive in your mailboxes this coming week.…
Read More3.23.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses, Membership Online Survey
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 23, 2007. APFA ALERT: An important message is on its way to your home address on…
Read More3.19.07
Dear InfoReps: AA Flight Attendant Training has sent an HI6 to all Flight Attendants inquiring how many FAs use a MAC (Apple Computer). Please send an email to [email protected] and…
Read More3.16.07 – (LAA) – AA’s Sidetrack Campaign, Max On-Duty Limitations
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 16, 2007. APFA News: American Airlines appears to have ramped up their “sidetrack campaign” to divert…
Read More3.09.07 – (LAA) – Executive Bonuses, 737, 757, or 777 Qualified, On-Duty Contract Guide, Open Skies Agreement
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 9, 2007. Last week on the Hotline, APFA once again addressed the Executive Bonuses set for…
Read More3.07.07 – 3.09.07 (1Q07 EC Meeting)
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Read More3.02.07 – (LAA) – Performance Share Plan, Lavatory Policy, Joint Security Committee
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, March 2, 2007. From the APFA Communications Department: For those of you who are unfamiliar with the…
Read More3.02.07
INFOREP CALL TO ACTION There is a poll on APFAís Web site www.www.apfa.org containing the following question: How would you spend $200+ million in Executive Bonuses to be issued mid-April…
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