Hotlines – 2012

12.31.12 – (LAA) – FAA Reauthorization Bill, Oversigh for the Aircraft Cabin, Pensions, HR 3824

APFA Legislative Year in Review 12.31.12 To quote Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. The bankruptcy and restructuring of American Airlines…

12.29.12 – (LAA) – APA Approves Memo of Understanding, WTS Notifications, Reserve Supplemental Flying, Critical Coverage Flying, OSHA, Reciprocal Agreement with United Express, Uniform Points

APFA Hotline – APA Reaches Memo of Understanding December 29, 2012 APA APPROVES MEMO OF UNDERSTANDINGThe following hotline was issued today by APA: “This morning the APA Board of…

12.21.12 – (LAA) – WTS Notifications, Uniform Deadlin, Thresholds, Staffing Changes

APFA Hotline Update December 21, 2012 Willingness to Serve NotificationsWillingness to Serve Notifications for Base Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Operational Council Representatives (OCR) for all bases will be mailed…

12.20.12 – (LAA) – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA

APFA Hotline Update – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA December 20, 2012 APFA has been invited to participate in confidential discussions with the Unsecured Creditors’…

12.20.12 – (LAA) – NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger

NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger December 20, 2012 The National Mediation Board’s final ruling on the showing of interest threshold for the representation of…

12.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse

AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse December 20, 2012 Today in bankruptcy court, AMR filed a motion to sell its infamous London townhouse. The sale price is over…

12.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Me Too, Impementation, and ODCG Supplement, Block Times, OSHA, Uniform Deadline, VEOP Payments, Hawaiian Air Reciprocal Agreement, Prefunding Refunds

APFA Hotline 12.15.12 Bankruptcy UpdateEarly on in AMR’s bankruptcy process, as early as April, Flight Attendants realized that a merger with US Airways inside of bankruptcy was best not…

12.14.12 – (LAA) – Tragedy in Newtown Connecticut

A Message from APFA President Laura Glading 12.14.12 Today’s news from Connecticut is a tragedy of unfathomable depths particularly for the mothers and fathers, among us. Like so many…

12.12.12 – (LAA) Prefunding Refund Checks Being Mailed

APFA Hotline Update – December 12, 2012 It is official that JP Morgan will be mailing FAs and TWU Ground workers their PREFUNDING Refund Checks today, 12DEC12. APFA President Laura Glading…

12.08.12 – (LAA) – ODCG Supplement Ready for Download, APFA Ratifies Contract, WTS Notifications, NMB, Sick Pay, International Training for Domestic FAs, 2013 Benefits, Monthly Premiums, Coverage Cancellations

APFA Hotline December 8, 2012On-Duty Contract Guide Supplement Ready For Download ODCG SupplementThe Supplement to the On-Duty Contract Guide is complete and ready for download at www.apfa.org. It reflects…

12.6.12 – (LAA) – Critical Coverage Pay Explained

APFA Special Hotline 12.6.12 Critical Coverage Pay Explained First, before we elaborate on the Critical Coverage Pay, let’s get some confusion out of the way. The company just dropped their annual…

12.07.12 – (LAA) – APA Ratifies TA

APA Ratifies TA 73.7% Yes – Nearly 97% of Membership Cast Ballots APA announced today that its membership has ratified the Tentative Agreement. With 97% of the membership casting…

10.24.12 – (LAA) – Non-Disclosure Agreement Quiet Period, VEOP/TSP Exit Awards, Day-Before Coverage

APFA Hotline Thursday, October 24, 2012 The “Non-Disclosure Agreement” (NDA) Quiet Period Since the NDA was signed in early September, US Airways and AA have been awfully quiet about the…

11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin

APFA Press Release 11.30.12 APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace ProtectionsFAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin Contact: Julie Frederick [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EULESS, TX (November 30, 2012)…

10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy and Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection

Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So…

11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA and OSHA Announced a Policy Proposal to Establish Workplace Protections, Samsum Tablets, WTS, Mutual Pairings, First 50 VEOP Flight Attendants

APFA Hotline – November 30, 2012 Important FAA Announcement Today, the FAA and OSHA announced a policy proposal to establish workplace protections in the aircraft cabin. As you know, APFA…

11.29.12 – One-Year Bankruptcy Anniversary

APFA Special Hotline Update One-Year Anniversary of AMR Bankruptcy November 29, 2012 One year ago today, on November 29, 2011, we awoke to the news that AMR had filed…

11.28.12 – (LAA) – OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd

OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd – 11.28.12 We are pleased to inform you that the company has agreed to implement pay for “OE on top of…

11.27.12 – Known Crewmember Program Now in Effect for AA FAs

APFA Special Hotline Known Crew Member Program Now In Effect For AA Flight Attendants – November 27, 2012 APFA is pleased that the database required for AA Flight Attendants to be…

11.24.12 – (LAA) – Mutual Pairings, APA TA, Galaxy Tablets, Reserve OE’s Above Guarantee

APFA Weekly Hotline November 24, 2012 MUTUAL PAIRINGSThe next round of Domestic and International mutual pairings will be made at the beginning of December, for the effective date January…

11.17.12 – (LAA) – Sick Pay, LBFO December Implementation, Reserve Numbers, Contract Cabin Cleaners, 737 Staffing Minimum Crew, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement with Spirit Airlines

APFA Hotline November 17, 2012 SICK PAYWe continue to receive several questions on this topic every day. To be clear: Neither our Sick Pay nor AA’s Sick Policy have…

11.16.12 – (LAA) – Welcome to Final Group of Furloughed FAs Still Holding Recall Rights Returning to the Line

November 16, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, First, on behalf of the American Airlines Flight Attendants, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the final group of furloughed Flight…

11.11.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Implementation Info, Benefits Enrollment, Hurricane Sandy, APA “Deal in Principle”, Prefunding, Human Trafficking

APFA Hotline Sunday, November 11, 2012 Click on one of the quicklinks below to be taken directly to that topic:From the Negotiating Team AvailabilitySick Clearance at 12 Noon…

11.8.12 – (LAA) – US National Election Results

A Message from APFA’s National Officers 11.8.12 Tuesday’s election results were, for the most part, very encouraging. Not only did the APFA-endorsed President and Vice President win, but…

11.02.12 – (LAA) – 401K Match Deadline

APFA Hotline Update – 11.2.12 REMINDER: 401(k) Match Deadline Today 1500 CentralREMINDER: If you are enrolled in the 401k plan but are not contributing enough to take advantage of…

11.03.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, WINGS FADRF, Me Too Again, Merger Talks, LBFO Implementation, Staffing Changes, Scheduling Changes, Known Crew Member Program

Hurricane Pay Protection, Me Too, Implementation Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 4th at 0200, Daylight Savings Time Ends. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Hurricane…

10.31.12 – (LAA) – WINGS Disaster Relief, Benefits Enrollment

APFA Hotline Update – 10.31.12 WINGS Disaster Relief – 2013 Benefits Enrollment – OEs: Why and Why Not? Disaster Relief FundHurricane Sandy has left a devastating trail of damage to…

10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection

Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So far,…

10.24.12 – (LAA) – 2012 National Election Endorsements

Special APFA Hotline – Decision ’12 10.24.12 Please note: Union dues are never used to support political candidates. APFA has a voluntary PAC (political action committee). For more…

10.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Plans to Hire 1,500 FAs Over Next 12 Months, Retirement Instructions, 2011 Pension Statement

APFA Hotline Update: New Hires! Retirement 1,2,3 and APFA’s Fall Board Meeting October 18, 2012 New Hires!AA announced that it will be interviewing Flight Attendant candidates beginning in November.…

10.16.12 – (LAA) – UCC and AMR File Joint Motion Requesting 30-Day Extension to the Exclusivity Period

APFA Bankruptcy Update 10.16.12 In a document filed today in Bankruptcy Court, The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and AMR filed a joint motion requesting a 30-day extension to the exclusivity…

10.13.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401K Match

Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge…

10.15.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match

Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge with…

10.8.12 – (LAA) – Petition AMR Board to Support Merger with US Airways Inside Bankruptcy

APFA Hotline Update 10.8.12 Calling All AA and US Airways Employees – SIGN THE PETITION With every signature encouraging AMR’s Board to support a merger with US Airways inside…

10.06.12 – (LAA) – AA State of Affairs as of October 6, 2012

AA State of Affairs – October 6, 2012 I have heard from many of you over the past few weeks during what can easily be described as a new…

10.03.12 – (LAA) – APA Strike Balloting Ends, VEOP Exit Bidding Dates, National Presidential Election, AIFS Online Training Discontinued, Verify Hours for SK and VC Accrual

Wednesday, October 3, 2012. It has become nearly impossible to ignore the news now that AA is front and center morning, noon and night. And never more so than…

9.28.12 – (LAA) – TSP Closing, Departure Date Ballot for TSP and VEOP, Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve, US Airways TA, FA Coalition, Uniform Points

Weekly Hotline Update 9.28.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, September 28, 2012. TSP Closes at 2300 Friday, September 28, 2012So far about 40…

9.27.12 – (LAA) – International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve

SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE APFA Call To Action 9.27.12 Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to ReserveThe Company is about to begin International Training for Domestic Flight Attendants that…

9.22.12 – (LAA) – Bidding Re-Opens

SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE Bidding Re-Opens 9.22.12 The company has reopened bids effective 1700 local base time today (Saturday), September 22, 2012 and states that bids will close on Tuesday,…

9.20.12 – (LAA) – October Bidding, VEOP, TSP, EC Quarterly Meeting

APFA Hotline for Thursday, September 20, 2012. October Bidding AA has notified APFA that all bid ballots – International as well as Domestic – will be deleted automatically once…

9.19.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic, Bidsheet Delay

SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic in October – 9.19.12 The company has noticed APFA that it will begin implementing changes to our layover hotels.…

9.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets

SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets – 9.18.12 The company noticed APFA today that bid sheets for the domestic operation would be completely reworked…

9.17.12 – (LAA) – VEOP Update and Deadline

VEOP UPDATE AND DEADLINE – 9.17.12 As of this morning, the company reports that 1,624 Flight Attendants have requested the Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP). The deadline to take…

9.14.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Becomes Contract, Final Recall Numbers, VEOP, Confirming VEOP, Implementation Schedule, Pension Freeze, Lock-Ins and Laterals

APFA Hotline for Friday, September 14, 2012 On Tuesday morning, union representatives and staff gathered at APFA’s 9/11 memorial site and placed a wreath of white flowers to honor…

9.12.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Judge Approves FA Contract

Bankruptcy Judge Approves Flight Attendant Contract – September 12, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. Trustee’s objection was addressed and resolved. AA’s motion for the approval of our newly-ratified…

9.11.12 – (LAA) – Remembering 9.11.01

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes – September 11, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, Today is a difficult day for our profession, our industry, our nation, and the world. The awful attacks…

9.09.12 – (LAA) – Signing Bonus, American Eagle 1113, VEOP, Recalls, Language Drop Proffer, Equity Claim, Bankruptcy Trustee File Objection

APFA Hotline for Sunday, September 9, 2012 On September 12, the court is scheduled to approve our ratified contract as well as the three recently-ratified TWU Contracts. The pilots…

9.05.12 – (LAA) – Venue Change for DFW VEOP Meeting

Venue Change for Friday August 7th 2012 DFW VEOP Meeting – 9.5.12 Flight Attendant response to the Voluntary Early Out (VEOP) briefing in Dallas this Friday has been larger than expected.…

9.4.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Cour’s Decision on APFA Contract

Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on APA Contract – September 4, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, Judge Lane granted AA’s renewed Section 1113 motion to reject the pilot’s collective bargaining agreement…

9.01.12 – (LAA) – Furlough Recall, US Airways Signs the NDA, AMR Bankruptcy, Equity Claim, Sick Time, Proffers, Transfers, and Mutuals, Sick Time

APFA Hotline for Saturday, September 1, 2012. Furlough Recall On this Labor Day Weekend, APFA is especially pleased to be welcoming back the remaining 211 furloughed Flight Attendants. Wednesday,…

8.30.12 – (LAA) – APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger

From the Office of the President 8.30.12 APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger – August 30, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, There is no question that…

8.29.12 – (LAA) – Recall of Remaining Furloughs

APFA Special Hotline – Recall of Remaining Furloughs – August 29, 2012 APFA is pleased to announce that the remaining 211 flight attendants on furlough are being recalled to active…

8.28.12 – (LAA) – Pay Protection, Hurricane Isaac, VEOP, Lump Sum, Pension Freeze, Pre-funding Refunding

APFA Hotline Update – August 28, 2012 Pay Protection/Hurricane Isaac For those of you whose flights have canceled during the last five days of the contractual month, please refer to…

8.24.12 – (LAA) – TSP, Sick Policy, Thresholds, Implementation Information

APFA Hotline Update for Friday, August 24, 2012. Q&A’s, TSP, Sick Policy and ThresholdsImplementation InformationWe expect the newly-ratified contract to be approved by the court on September 12th, or shortly…

8.22.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background

APFA Hotline – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background – August 22, 2012 Members are obviously eager to learn exactly when the terms of the LBFO will be implemented. Until Judge…

8.21.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Update

A Letter From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.21.12 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, A great deal has transpired since November 29, 2011. In some ways, it culminated with Sunday’s vote on…

8.19.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Results to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer

A Message from the APFA National Officers 8.19.12This morning concluded the balloting to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer. The results were as follows: Yes: 7,482…

8.17.12 – (LAA) – FACTLines Open, Bankruptcy Court’s Ruling

APFA FactLines Open – Email Addresses for Headquarters August 17, 2012 Some APFA members are reporting difficulties contacting APFA’s direct headquarters phone line. Please note: if you need to…

8.16.12 – (LAA) – Statement Of AMR Corporation’s Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Regarding Section 1113 Matters

APFA Special Hotline Update 8.16.12 Official Statement from the Unsecured Creditors Committee – August 16, 2012 The following is an official statement issued by the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee (UCC) released…

8.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Court Issues Indictment of Labor Unions on AA’s Property

Judge Lane’s Decision (pdf) Click here to download Judge Lane’s decision on APA’s contract. APFA Special Hotline – August 15, 2012 Late this afternoon, the Bankruptcy Court issued a…

8.12.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Voting, AA Offering TSP Under the LBFO, Negotiating Update, Roadshows

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, August 12, 2012. Ballots – LBFO Voting Ballots are due Sunday, August 19, 2012, Voting on AA’s…

8.11.12 – (LAA) – Merger Update from APFA National President

A Message From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.11.12 As you know, on Wednesday, August 8th, the two remaining TWU workgroups ratified Tentative Agreements with the Company. APA, on the other hand,…

8.04.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Roadshows, APFA Strategy, Implementation Schedule, Pension Benefits, LBFO Voting Open

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, August 4, 2012. LINKSThe following documents have been mailed to each members’ homes and should be arriving…

AA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12

AA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12 The following email was issued today, August 3, 2012, by AA’s Chief Pilot John Hale in an effort to address rumors contained in…

8.01.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National Vice President Marcus Gluth Regarding AA’s LBFO

Letter from APFA Vice President Marcus Gluth August 1, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, My initial reaction to the Company’s Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) was,“Oh, hell no!” and at…

7.28.12 – (LAA) – LBFO, Roadshows Underway

APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 28, 2012The Last Best and Final Offer – Roadshows underway APFA’s Negotiating Team, along with professionals to the bankruptcy process, traveled to the Raleigh/Durham, Dallas/Ft. Worth…

7.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding LBFO

A Message From APFA President Laura Glading Dear APFA Member, (updated 7.27.2012) These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective…

7.26.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding Key Points of the LBFO

Dear APFA Member, July 26, 2012 These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective bargaining, has our union been in…

7.25.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Period and Judge’s Ruling

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Hotline update for Wednesday, July 25, 2012 BALLOTING PERIOD AND JUDGE’S RULING 7.25.12 The following is an important update from APFA’s…

7.21.12 – (LAA) – LBFO

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 21, 2012. Last Best and Final Offer Yesterday, the APFA Executive Committee voted to send AA’s…

7.20.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National Predient Regarding the EC Resolution to Send LBFO to Membership for a Vote

Office of the President 7.20.12 Dear APFA Member, Today, the APFA Executive Committee passed a resolution to send the company’s Last Best and Final Offer (LBFO) to the membership…

7.17.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements, AMR Bankruptcy, 1114 Process, IOR Vice Chair Election, TWA Flight 800

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, July 17, 2012. NegotiationsAs we reported on Thursday, the APFA Negotiating Team discussed, in detail, the…

7.12.12 – (LAA) – APFA Leadership and Negotiating Committee Meet to Discuss LBFO

CORRECTION: APFA Special Hotline Update – 7.12.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Thursday, July 12, 2012. The APFA Negotiating Committee met with…

7.06.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Exclusivity Period Extension, Retiree Health vs AA

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 6, 2012. NegotiationsAs reported earlier, AA and APFA made some progress at the negotiating table…

7.06.12 – APFA Met with Company to Seek Improvements to the Term Sheet

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline update for Friday, July 6, 2012. APFA met with the company this week in an effort to seek…

7.04.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Bankruptcy, Ballots, Lobby Day

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, July 4, 2012. NegotiationsToday APFA and management met in the DFW area for a second…

6.30.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, CrewLounge, Betty Ong Recreation Center

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 30, 2012. Bankruptcy UpdateAs we reported Wednesday, APA agreed to send out AA’s last…

6.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding BOD’s Voting to Support Sending Management’s LBFO as TA to Pilots for a Vote

This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special Hotline Update. Today is June 27, 2012. Today the APA Board of Directors voted 9-7 in support of sending management’s Last…

6.25.12 – (LAA) – APFA Continues to Examine the Deal Between APA and Management

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Monday, June 25, 2012. APFA and the Company have been in contact with each other regarding negotiations and…

6.26.12 – (LAA) – APFA and Management Schedule Negotiating Dates

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for June 26, 2012 Today, APFA and management scheduled negotiating dates for next week. APFA will meet…

6.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Bankruptcy Update

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, June 22, 2012. AA Bankruptcy UpdateLate yesterday afternoon, Judge Lane agreed to delay the announcing of…

6.21.12 – (LAA) – Judge Delays Decision

APFA Special Hotline – June 21, 2012 – Judge Delays Decision This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, June 21, 2012. Based on…

6.16.12 – (LAA) – AMR Bankruptcy, APA and TWU Mediating Negotiations Conclude with No Agreements, Potential Pension Freeze, Mandatory Food Service Training, Bid Sheets, Hybrid Relief Selections, 737 Staffing

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Update for the Week Ending June 16, 2012. Have a question or a comment about AMR’s Bankruptcy? For “Proof of…

6.09.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, AA’s Cascade Plan, Possible Hurdles to Merger

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending Saturday, June 9, 2012. Bankruptcy Update Labor stands strong in its commitment to our members…

6.06.12 – (LAA) – BOS, IOR, and STL Vice Chair Election

BOS, IOR and STL Vice Chair Election 6.06.12 This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 6, 2012 was the deadline to submit a Willingness-to-Serve…

6.01.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy, Talks with AA Break Off

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 1, 2012. Bankruptcy Today, mediated talks between AA and APFA broke off in New…

5.26.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claim, EC Meeting, Bagtag Insert, Memorial Day Weekend

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending May 26, 2012. Bankruptcy Hearings Update This week, we saw the conclusion of AA’s 1113…

5.22.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Hotline, Twitter Transcript from Company’s Rebuttal Case

This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 22, 2012. Tuesday saw the continuance of the company’s rebuttal case in the 1113 hearings in…

5.19.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Court Live Tweets

APFA Live Tweets From Day 3 – NY Bankruptcy Court This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 19, 2012. Friday was day three…

5.17.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court

APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – Day 2 – May 17, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 17, 2012. Below…

5.16.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court

APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – May 16, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, APFA National Communications Coordinator with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Wednesday was…

5.12.12 – (LAA) – Three Unions will Present Their Cases to Preserve Our Current Bargaining Agreements

This is Leslie Mayo with a Hotline update for the week ending May 12, 2012. Beginning Monday, May 14, 2012, each of American Airlines’ three unions will present their cases…

5.10.12 – (LAA) – Last Chance to Vote Online for No Confidence

APFA Hotline Update – 5:00 pm Central – Last Chance to Vote Online for *No Confidence* in AA Management’s Business Plan Petition – May 10, 2012 The online Petition will…

5.09.12 – (LAA) – AA’s Big-Delay Announcement, Petition of No Confidence

May 9, 2012 – Bidding Delay – *No Confidence* Petition – Picketing Details This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, May 9, 2012. AA’s Big Bid-Delay…

5.21.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claims Notice

APFA Hotline – Proof of Claims Notice You may have received a packet from a company that is processing claims against American Airlines. This packet includes a form known as…

5.08.12 – (LAA) – No Confidence Petition

APFA Hotline Update – Sign The Petition and Rally On Friday! This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, May 8, 2012. No Confidence…

5.04.12 – (LAA) – Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors

This is Leslie Mayo with the APFA Hotline for Friday, May 4, 2012. Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors in Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News and the Ft.…

4.27.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks

APFA Hotline – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks Today is Friday, April 27, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update including information on the 1113 hearings…

4.26.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Hearings

APFA HOTLINE UPDATE This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Thursday, April 26, 2012. NY BANKRUPTCY HEARINGS We are aware that many of you are anxious for…

4.23.12 – (LAA) – Justice for AAmerican Workers System Wide Picketing Update

APFA Special HotLine Update Justice for AAmerican Workers – System Wide Picketing Update Monday April 23, 2012 Today the workers of American Airlines stood together and made our voices heard…

4.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Management Will Begin Presenting Their 1113 Case Before Bankruptcy Court

Today is Friday, April 20, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with a Special APFA Hotline update. On Monday, April 23, AA management will begin presenting their 1113 case before the…

4.14.12 – (LAA) – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details

APFA Hotline – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details Today is Saturday, April 14, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with this week’s APFA Hotline. “AA’s propaganda machine is in full…

4.11.12 – (LAA) – National Coordinators and Division Rep Appointments

Special APFA Hotline April 11, 2012 – National Coordinators and Division Rep Appointments ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED Today, the APFA Executive Committee met by teleconference to confirm appointments for the administrative…

4.05.12 – (LAA) – First Day of Hearings on 1113 Motion, Key Dates Recap, AFA-Eagle Picketing Events

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Thursday, April 5, 2012 SAVE THE DATE [email protected] April 23rd marks the first day of hearings on the 1113 motion and is also the…

4.04.12 – (LAA) – Reserves, Misconnection, Illegality, Cancellation (MIC), Clarification to Article 9.P.2 and Appendix I, 9.P.2,Commuter Policy

Special Hotline Update Special Hotline Update for April 4, 2012 Our members have done a commendable job of taking care of passengers and each other in the wake of the…

4.02.12 – (LAA) – Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed

Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed Today Judge Lane signed the stipulation and scheduling order for the 1113 motion. The key dates and deadlines identified in the order are as follows:…

3.30.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Executive Bonuses, Picketing Event, EAP, National Coordinator Announcements, Division Reps

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The court held a scheduling conference on Thursday, March 29, concerning the motions filed by the company to reject all of its collective bargaining agreements. The parties…

3.28.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Motion Filing

WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Following filing of an 1113 motion, the judge will schedule a hearing to hear evidence and arguments from the Company and the Unions related mainly to the…

3.27.12 – (LAA) – AMR Files 1113 Motion, TWU Protest in Miami

AMR files 1113 motion We learned last week that an 1113 motion was imminent, but have suspected for months that AMR would go this way. Horton’s outright refusal to consider…

3.26.12 – (LAA) – Court Orders Formation of “Retiree Committee”

Court orders formation of “Retiree Committee” On Friday, March 23, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order regarding the formation of a “Retiree Committee” concerning medical benefits for currently retired American…

3.23.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations update, Updated Term Sheet, UHC Claims update, UA Non-Rev Listing Update, National Coordinator Announcement, Professional Standards

For the week ending Friday, March 23, 2012 We know everyone is feeling angry and frustrated by the Company’s complete lack of respect for Flight Attendants both before and during…

3.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Intent to File Section 1113 Motion

AA announces intent to file Section 1113 motion During a Bankruptcy Court hearing this afternoon, AMR’s attorneys announced that the Company will file a Section 1113 motion next week unless…

3.16.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Legislative Update, LHR, United Non-Rev Listing, National Coordinator Announcement, Human Trafficking Awareness Training, ITF Member Support Action

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] This week APFA negotiators met with the company and NMB in continued discussions relating to the Company’s APFA 1113 Term Sheet. The APFA made a proposal to…

3.14.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Terms Sheet Discussions, Firing of Gailen David

The 1113 Terms Sheet discussions with NMB and the Company resumed yesterday afternoon at F/U. The discussions yesterday centered on Retiree Medical. Yesterday, was the first day of our scheduled…

3.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Asks the NMB to Recomment Final and Binding Arbitration to Resolve Collective Bargaining Dispute

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] In the following letter APFA asked the National Mediation Board to recommend to the parties final and binding arbitration to resolve the collective bargaining dispute. APA and…

3.08.12 – (LAA) – Hard Freeze of Pensions

Hard Freeze Follow Up Hotline This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…

3.07.12 – (LAA) – Company Announces Pension “Hard Freeze”

Bankruptcy Update March 7, 2012 This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…

3.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update

Bankruptcy Update March 3, 2012 In yesterday’s Negotiations Update American criticizes APFA for “opting” to attend an annual Board of Directors meeting and being insufficiently committed to reaching a consensual…

3.01.12 – (LAA) – APFA’s Attorneys Appear in Bankruptcy Court, National Coordinator Nominations, Division Representative Nominations, Professional Standards,

BANKRUPTCY UPDATE APFA’s attorneys appeared in the Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan today at a hearing on the company’s motions to spend tens of millions of dollars on additional consultants. APFA…

2.28.12 – (LAA) – AA Releases Statement of Financial Affairs, Ad Hoc Update

American Airlines continues to make its commitment to busting organized labor on its property crystal clear. Yesterday, the airline’s parent company revealed in its Statement of Financial Affairs an expenditure…

2.26.12 – (LAA) – AA Rejects APFA’s Early-Out Proposal

Bankruptcy Update APFA learned of AA’s rejecting our early-out proposal as most of you did via a late in the day update on the company’s restructuring related website. When last…

2.24.12 – (LAA) – Message from Newly Elected National Officers, National Officer Runoff Election Results

A Message from the Newly Elected National Officers To the APFA Membership: Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Union. While the past few months have been…

2.23.12 – (LAA) – National Run-Off Election Ballots Due, Presidential Debate, TWU Protest

FROM THE BALLOT COMMITTEE ACTION REQUIRED [email protected] Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote! The National Officer Run-off election ballots must be cast by 10:00 CT on February…

2.22.12 – (LAA) – 500 Furloughs Mitigated, National Officer Ballots Mailed, Presidential Debate

500 Furloughs Mitigated NO FURLOUGHS Following a preliminary review of the Overage Leave, Modified Partnership Flying and Travel Separation Program ballots the company has agreed they will be able to…

2.21.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update

For Tuesday February 21, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Negotiations with the company continued through the weekend. The discussions centered on the scheduling portions of the company’s Term Sheet. Roy Everett has…

2.18.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bids Close Early, Vacation Bidding, FAs are Reminded to Maintain an Updated Manual

BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier this week the APFA Negotiating Team including our airline economist, Dan Akins, met with American. During the meeting Dan described a number of concerns he had about…

2.17.12 – (LAA) – BOD Special Meeting for Full Briefing on 1113 Negotiations, Bankruptcy Update, Early Out Proposal, Overage Leaves, Presidential Debate

FROM THE HOTEL DEPARTMENT [email protected] The Hotel Department update included in today’s Hotline was a followup on the information included in a message sent last week regarding MIA long layovers.…

2.15.12 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal

Earlier today, APFA presented a proposal to the company that provides a blueprint for moving our aging workforce into retirement as a way to save money and mitigate the company’s…

2.13.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest

VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST Event Details: Tuesday February 14, 2012 1100-1400 CT DFW Terminal D, Upper Level Employees of American Airlines, including those represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants…

2.10.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest, Overage Leaves

For the week ending Friday February 10, 2012 VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST The AFA and the CWA are the latest to join our protest next Tuesday, February 14. They along with…

2.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Table Team Began Meeting with NMB

Bankruptcy Update February 9, 2012 The APFA Negotiating Table Team began today’s meeting with the National Mediation Board (NMB). “Later in the day, the session included the company where the…

2.07.12 – (LAA) – Overage Leaves, Modified Partnership Flying, 5 and 10 year Travel Seperation Program

Tuesday February 7, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] As reported earlier the company currently has an overage of 500 Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, as a result the company will be…

2.05.12 – (LAA) – American Announced Voluntary Options to Manage Overage

February 5, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] This week American announced that they would be opening voluntary options to help manage a current overage of 500 Flight Attendants. This…

2.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankurptcy Update

February 3, 2012 It is important to remember that the company’s ridiculous proposal from Wednesday is merely an opening salvo. Of course, they would like for this term sheet to…

2.02.12 – (LAA) – Ed Show Postponed

Ed Show Postponed The Ed Show informed us that we would be bumped from tonight’s show. The Susan G Komen story took precedence. We are working with the Producers on…

2.01.12 – (LAA) – Headcount Reduction, Term Sheet Proposed by Company

February 1, 2012 Following the meetings with management today, we can now confirm the following information: As you read this information, please keep in mind the Negotiating Team expected this…

1.31.12 – (LAA) – AMR Management to Issue Its Initial Proposal for Reorganizating Contracts

January 31, 2012 Dear APFA Members, We are standing on the precipice of a very stressful and tumultuous time in this bankruptcy. Tomorrow, AMR management will issue its initial proposal…

1.30.12 – (LAA) – Procedures a Debtor Must Follow to Modify a CBA

Hotline Update January 30, 2012 This week will hold the most significant developments in the AMR bankruptcy case since the November 29th filing. According to the company, we will see…

1.29.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Hotel Department Update, National Officer Run-off Election Ballots Mailed

Hotline Update January 29, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE On Friday – the second monthly Omnibus hearing of the bankruptcy, when the court hears all motions filed earlier in the month –…

1.27.12 – (LAA) – APFA Presidential Debate, AD Hoc WTS, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Make up HISEND, MIC, EC Meeting

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 27, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Boston Bankruptcy Information Base Visit Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 Over the coming…

1.26.12 – (LAA) APFA Remains Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2012 CONTACT: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless,…

1.25.12 – (LAA) – First Responder Workplace Fairness Act, NMB Notified Untions of Meeting Scheduled with American

CONGRESSWOMAN MAZIE HIRONO (D-HI) INTRODUCES AIRLINE FIRST RESPONDER WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT For Immediate Release January 25, 2012 Contact: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless, TX) APFA and members of the…

1.23.12 – (LAA) – Presidential Debate Posted

APFA Presidential Debate Posted January 23, 2012 Today, January 23, 2012, the APFA sponsored the Presidential Debate between Liz Geiss and Laura Glading. APFA members may view the debate, in…

1.20.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Run-Off Election Ballots, AD Hoc WTS, Reserve Tentative Agreement, Article 10/Reserve TA, EC Meeting

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 20, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier today APFA bankruptcy counsel filed our first two objections in the case. The first objection was against…

1.19.12 – (LAA) – APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions

APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions Laura Glading Vows to Hold Management Responsible For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 January 19, 2012 (Euless, TX) –…

1.18.12 – (LAA) – National Officer Ballot Count

Hotline Update BOS Meeting Scheduled The Bankruptcy Information Meeting for BOS/BOSI has been scheduled: Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 —– Meetings are open to all…

1.15.12 – (LAA) – Partnership Between US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corportation and APFA

Hotline Update January 15, 2012 Last week you read about a historic partnership between the US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and this union. On Friday APFA president Laura Glading…

1.13.12 – (LAA) – Assessing Bids for AMR, Cabin ASAP Program, Vacation Accrual Posted, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday January 13, 2012 This week, I spoke with well-known and respected aviation reporter Ted Reed with TheStreet.com. Mr Reed published the article “AMR…