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7.12.14 – (LAA) – LIRR Strike?, PVD Reminder, A321S Certification, FAA Audits, eManual, FA Fatigue, Hotel, Health, EAP Updates
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Read More7.11.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – Hours of Service, Vacation International Flying, Crew Rest, Reserve, Leaves of Absence, Crew Accommodation
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Read More7.04.14 – (LAA) – Scheduling Info, Single Op. Certificate, Random Drug and Alcohol Testing, FML: When to Appeal, 401(k) Beneficiary
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Read More7.03.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – BOD EC Progress Report, TA Information Coming Soon, Path to a Joint Contract
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Read More6.30.14 – (LAA) – APFA Receives Additional Equity
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Read More6.27.14b – (LAA) – Prefunding Presidential Grievance, NYC Hotel, Combined Operation, Bed Bugs, Joint Security Committee, VC Move Ups, Tablets, QPSA, Clinical Depression
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Read More6.27.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – JNC Visits
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Read More6.21.14 – (LAA) – NMB Grants Single Carrier for US Agents, Laura Meets With DOT Sec. Foxx, Constitution Update, AA Leadership Conference, Int’l Deferred Flights, Additional Benefits, Norwegian Air, Pre-Flight Briefings, Reciprocal Jumpseat Agreement with
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Read More6.20.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – BOD/Master EC Progress Report, TA Info Coming Soon, JNC Member Base Visits
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Read More6.19.14 – (LAA) – Announcing AA/US Interim Cabin Jumpseat Agreement Effective June 20, 2014
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Read More6.18.14 – (LAA) – APFA Constitutional Amendments Balloting Results
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Read More6.17.14 – (LAA) – Voting on the Proposed APFA Constitutional Changes
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Read More6.13.14b – (LAA) – A Visit to Wall Street, NH Uniform Points, Summer Leaves, US Reciprocal, 401k, Hotels, Bid Rerun Info, FSA, WageWorks App, Safety, EAP
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Read More6.13.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update, TA Reached on Several Issues, JNC Base Visits
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Read More6.09.14 – (LAA) – APFA and AFA-CWA Jointly Petition NMB for Single Carrier Determination
APFA and AFA-CWA Jointly Petition NMB for Single Carrier Determination Today in Washington, D.C., APFA and AFA-CWA jointly petitioned the National Mediation Board for single carrier determination.…
Read More6.06.14b – (LAA) – Constitutional Amendments Q&As, Leadership Summit, Bid Leaves and Seniority, PBS, Hotels, Health, Retirement, Legislation, Safety, EAP
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Read More6.06.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – met with the company this past week in Dallas, and Continued the Exchanging of Proposals
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Read More6.04.14 – (LAA) – ORD Vice Chair Duly Elected
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Read More5.30.14c – (LAA) – 1114 Update, Pension Processing, 777-200ER 1L Jumpseat and Phone, AA/US Interim Jumpseat, EC Meeting, Hotel Update
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Read More5.30.14b – (LAA) – Constitutional Amendments Q&As
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Read More5.30.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – Negotiations with Management Continue
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Read More5.25.14 – (LAA) – Remembering Those We Lost On AA Flight 191 – May 25, 1979
APFA Special Message – Remembering Those We Lost On AA Flight 191 – May 25, 1979 Thirty-five years ago today, American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10-10 carrying 10 San Diego-…
Read More5.23.14 – (LAA) – A321T Presidential Grievance, Constitution Ballot, Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting, APFA Leadership Summit, ORD VC WTS, Seniority Shuffle, Hotel Department Update, 401(k), Combined Operation, PBS, MERS Info, Commuter Transit Progra
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Read More5.19.14 – (LAA) – APFA Constitutional Amendments Balloting
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Read More5.16.14 – (LAA) – Airbus A321, Pilot Business-Class Internatinal Deadhead, JNC Update, Summer Leaves of Absence Available, Constitutional Changes Balloting, New Hires and Vacation, Hotel Updates, eManual Update, Make-up Flying, Sick Call Coding, KCM Remin
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Read More5.09.14 – (LAA) – Hot Topics, JNC, Appointed Reps, Bid Line Guarantee, Equipment Training, Caracas Audit, OSTD vs LTD, Hotels
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Read More5.02.14 – (LAA) – Merger Transition Agreement, JNC Visits, ORD VC WTS, CQ Training FCFS, Waiving Home-Based Rest, Hotel Update, VEOP-2, Health Update, Malaysia 370, EAP, Safety Update, Airline Ambassadors
Merger Transition Agreement, JNC Visits, ORD VC WTS, CQ Training FCFS, Waiving Home-Based Rest, Hotel Update, VEOP-2, Health Update, Malaysia 370, EAP, Safety Update, Airline Ambassadors …
Read More4.25.14b – (LAA) – Openers, Earnings, HKG Layover, Contract/Sched Training, Triple S HMO, Hotel Updates, Legislative Update, Palcohol, EAP
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Read More4.25.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – FA Ops Visits
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Read More4.24.14 – (LAA) – Press Release – American Flight Attendants Kick Off Bargaining on Heels of Strong Q1 Earnings Report
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Read More4.23.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – Joint Negotiating Committee To Provide Openers To Company Thursday
JNC Update – Joint Negotiating Committee To Provide Openers To Company Thursday The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) will meet with the Company tomorrow, April 24th, to…
Read More4.18.14b – (LAA) – Retiree Health Benefits, Prefunding, ACT ARC, Standby, Adjacent Base, Transfer/Proffers, Hotel Update, Workers Comp, DOT Random Test
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Read More4.18.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – Negotiations Update
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Read More4.11.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update, HNL Layover Hotel, Equal-Pay Day, VEOP Exit Dates, 757 Jumpseat, ITF, Professional Standards, HDQ
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Read More4.10.14 – (LAA) – Day-120 Equity Distribution
Day-120 Equity Distribution Day-120 Equity Distribution – April 10, 2014 Congratulations! The 120-day distribution is now available for eligible pre-merger AA employees to hold, sell or…
Read More4.08.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update – Have You Filled Out Your Joint Negotiations Survey Yet? Only 24 Hours Left
Have You Filled Out Your Joint Negotiations Survey Yet? Only 24 Hours Left! Joint Negotiations Survey – Final 24 Hours We’ve already received thousands…
Read More4.07.14 – (LAA) – Day-120 Equity Distribution
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Read More4.04.14 – (LAA) – APFA.org, JNC Survey, Equity, VC Trade BB, Reciprocal, Combined Reserve Lists, Dr. Search, KCM, Norwegian Air, Human Trafficking
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Read More3.28.14b – (LAA) – “Flyer” iPhone App,” JNC Survey, ODCG, OSHA
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Read More3.28.14 – (LAA) – Path to a Joint Contract: An Update on the Process
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Read More3.27.14 – (LAA) – Joint Survey Back Up And Running
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Read More3.26.14 – (LAA) – Joint Negotiations Survey Vendor Experiencing Technical Difficulties
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Read More3.21.14 – (LAA) – JNC Update & Survey, Drug Testing, Convention Update, ODCG Distribution, FAA in SFO, Retiree Benefits/1114, News and Reminders
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Read More3.19.14 – (LAA) – Joint Survey For Flight Attendants at the New American
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Read More3.14.14 – (LAA) – Negotiations Survey, APFA Convention, VC Bidding, Profit Sharing, Equity, FSA, WINGS, Reminders
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Read More3.12.14 – (LAA) – Language-Qualified 777-300 Test
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Read More3.07.14 – (LAA) – Equity, 2013 FSA Expires, Profit Sharing, Prefunding, APFA Convention, WINGS, Share your Photos
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Read More3.06.14 – (LAA) – BOS-D Vice Chair, Primary Vacation Bids Close Friday Morning
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Read More3.03.14 – (LAA) – ABR/NPA Ratified, Final VEOP, Profit Sharing, Bid Line Guarantee, DST, Send Us Your Photos
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Read More2.28.14 – (LAA) – New American Flight Attendants Vote to Move Forward Together
New American Flight Attendants Vote to Move Forward Together Pre-Merger US Airways Flight Attendants Ratify Agreements on Representation, Negotiations Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR…
Read More2.26.14 – (LAA) – VEOP2 and 401(k) Special Election Deadlines This Friday
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Read More2.24.14 – (LAA) – Letter from the APFA President to AZ Governor Brewer
February 24, 2014 The Honorable Janice K. Brewer Governor, State of Arizona 1700 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 Dear Governor Brewer: On behalf of the Flight Attendants of…
Read More2.21.14 – (LAA) – Vanezuela Civil Unrest, Vacation Bids Are Open, Profit Sharing, Uniform Update, Prefunding Update, ODCG, VEOP
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Read More2.15.14 – (LAA) – Guarantee Protection, Profit Sharing, Vacation Bidding, Int’l Override, VEOP-2, Cell Phones In Flight
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Read More2.07.14 – (LAA) – Next Equity Distribution, Representation and Bargaining Update, BOS-D Vice Chair WTS, VEOP-2, Cell Phones in the Cabin, Staffing, EC WTS, APFA Admin and Committee Positions
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Read More1.31.14 – (LAA) – Wings and Pin Induction, Make Up vs Option II, Reserve, VEOP-2 Roadshows, BOS Vice Chair WTS
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Read More1.29.14 – (LAA) – APFA, AFA, AA Negotiations Protocol Agreement (NPA)
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Read More1.28.14 – (LAA) – VEOP2
APFA Hotline – VEOP-2! Today, in accordance with our Conditional Labor Agreement (CLA), the company is announcing the timeline for the second Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP-2),…
Read More1.27.14 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants, Management at New American Reach Agreement on Bargaining
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Read More1.25.14 – (LAA) – APFA, AFA-CWA and AA Reach Unprecedented Deal On Bargaining Process
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Read More1.24.14b – (LAA) – AA Flight 77 Flight Attendant Wings and APFA Pin Ceremony
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Read More1.24.14 – (LAA) – Non Rev Travel Policy Update, LTD Coverage Error, VEOP 2, CD Days, The EAP, Reminders
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Read More1.17.14 – (LAA) – Work Rules Restored, Reserve, Staffing, Speaker Staffing, Proffer/Transfer Requests, Cell Phones, DOT, Prefunding, WTS
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Read More1.15.14b – (LAA) – APFA Update – Joint Bargaining Process With APFA, AFA and Management
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Read More1.15.14 – (LAA) – Pure Bid Line Exceptions for February/March
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Read More1.14.14 – (LAA) – Proof of Eligibility Deadline Wednesday; LTD Rollover Problems
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Read More1.10.14 – (LAA) – Meeting with AFA/AA, Resumes, Equity, Non Rev Travel, HISK, Proffers/Transfers Purged, Human Trafficking, FAR 117, New Hires
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Read More1.08.14 – (LAA) – Day 30 Equity Distribution, BOS-I WTS Received
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Read More1.06.14 – (LAA) – APFA/AFA/AA Single Contract Bargaining Meeting Set, NMB Single Carrier Discussions, Non Rev Update, VEOP
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Read More1.03.14 – (LAA) – Line Guarantee, Transfer/Proffers/ Non-Rev Policy, e-Manual, PVDs, Speakers, CLA, New Hires in 2014
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Read More12.30.13 – (LAA) – APFA Voice Mail Problems
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Read More12.27.13 – (LAA) – Uniform Deadline, Cabin Crew IDs, Health Spending Account, Bid Line Guarantee, Bid Run, WTS BOSI Vice Chairperson, Capwiz Action Alert – Cell Phones in the Cabin, Hotel Reports, VOTE on the Livery Design
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Read More12.20.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – New American Flight Attendants Reach Agreement on Representation, Bargaining
New American Flight Attendants Reach Agreement on Representation, Bargaining AFA and APFA Deal Sets the Stage for Contract Improvements Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio…
Read More12.20.13 – (LAA) – Agreements on Seniority, Bargaining & Representation
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Read More12.19.13 -(LAA) – ODCG Online, TAFB Increase, Prefunding, Livery Design, APFA.org, 401(k), Cell Phones, Wendy Davis
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Read More12.13.13 – (LAA) – CLA Implementation, Equity Claim, Cell Phones on Board, Non Reving on US Airways, BOS-I Vice Chair WTS, COBRA RATES, Bid Line Protection Reminder, EAP
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Read More12.09.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Welcome New American Airlines
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Read More12.09.13 – (LAA) – Equity Claim Call Center
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Read More12.08.13 – (LAA) – Venue Change for AA Bankruptcy Exit/Merger Celebration on Monday, December 9th
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Read More12.06.13b – (LAA) – Bid Line Guarantee Pay Protection Reminder
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Read More12.06.13 – (LAA) – APFA Headquarters Building is Closed Today
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Read More12.05.13b – (LAA) – APFA vs AFA – Dues & Democracy
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Read More12.05.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Exit and our Merger!, Equity Questions, Fast Track to a Contract, Comparison Misinformation, BOS-I Vice Chair WTS
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Read More11.30.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Equity Letters, BOS-I Vice Chair WTS, Thresholds, Pay Protection, MU, Betty Ong Center
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Read More11.27.13 – (LAA) – Judge Lane Approves the Merger With US Airways
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Read More11.26.13 – (LAA) – Judge Lane Says He’ll Render Decision on AA Bankruptcy By Wednesday, Latest
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Read More11.24.13 – (LAA) – Bid Line Pay Protection Review and CLA Implementation Correction
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Read More11.22.13b – (LAA) – Equity Claim, Merger News: Tunney Act/Bankruptcy Court Approval, CLA Implementation Schedule, Seniority Integration, FCC Cell Phone Usage, Representation Facts, FACT Reps
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Read More11.22.13 – (LAA) – APFA Video Message From Exec. Comm. Member Lenny Aurigemma Re: July 2013 Strategic Partnership Agreement
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Read More11.21.13 – (LAA) – Video Message from APFA President Laura Glading
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Read More11.18.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants At American Remember Strike
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Read More11.18.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants At American Remember Strike
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Read More11.16.13 – (LAA) – APFA Hotline Clarification
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Read More11.15.13 – (LAA) – Benefits Closes Tonight!, Bankruptcy Update, Strike Anniversary, Celebrating Our Strength, Goodbye LBFO, Hello CLA, AFA Carding, Rumor Control, Pay Protection, LTD, FSA
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Read More11.12.13b – A Message from Laura Glading, APFA President
A Message from Laura Glading, APFA President By now, you’ve all heard the terrific news that the DOJ announced a settlement on our merger with US Airways earlier…
Read More11.12.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – American’s Flight Attendants Celebrate Settlement Announcement
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Read More11.08.13 – (LAA) – Remember November, Merger Update, Equity Claim, Seniority Integration, Non-Rev Attire, Manual Audits, Benefits, Retirees and Roadshows
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Read More11.04.13 – (LAA) – Electronic Device Policy Change Effective Immediately
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Read More11.02.13 – (LAA) – Benefits’ Enrollment Now Open, DST Ends, Tell Congress the DOJ Got It Wrong, APFA Roadshows, Pay Protection
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Read More11.01.13 – (LAA) – APFA Press Release Preview – APFA Welcomes Outside Support for Merger
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Read More10.31.13d – (LAA) – Profit Sharing News!
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Read More10.31.13c – (LAA) – Bid Line Pay Protection Details
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Read More10.31.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Welcome Changes to Onboard PED Policy
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Read More10.31.13 – (LAA) – APFA Press Release Preview – APFA Welcomes Outside Support for Merger
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Read More10.28.13 – (LAA) – AM/PM Base Brief Correction
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Read More10.25.13 – (LAA) – Bid Line Pay Protection Update / Capwiz
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Read More10.23.13 – (LAA) – Interim Bid-Line Pay Protection / AM-PM and Adjacent Base / Benefits Enrollment / Roadshows
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Read More10.18.13 – (LAA) – Brand New APFA.org, Anniversary Skyword, Bankruptcy Update, Pay Protection, Profit Sharing, AM/PM, Adjacent Base, Roadshows, APFA Endorses Wendy Davis for Governor of Texas
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Read More10.11.13 – (LAA) Merger Update / Benefits Enrollment / Speakers / Reserves / DOMA / Q&As / Roadshow Locations
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Read More10.04.13b – (LAA) Merger Update, Seniority Integration, Roadshows, Scheduling and Reserve
APFA Hotline – Merger Update, Seniority Integration, Roadshows, Scheduling and Reserve – October 4, 2013 Merger Update APFA President Laura Glading along with LAX-I Base Chair David…
Read More10.04.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Demand Florida AG Withdraw From Merger Lawsuit
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Read More10.03.13b – (LAA) – Onboard Personal Electronic Devices
APFA Hotline Update – Onboard Personal Electronic Devices – October 3, 2013 On Monday, APFA received a private briefing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to…
Read More10.03.13 – (LAA) – AA Flight Attendants Demand Virginia Att’y General Withdraw from Merger Suit
AA Flight Attendants Demand Virginia Att’y General Withdraw from Merger Suit APFA President Laura Glading: Lawsuit jeopardizes Virginia jobs Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio [email protected] 508.400.2778 …
Read More10.01.13b – (LAA) – TX AG Withdraws from Antitrust Suit, Government Shutdown, DOJ Lawsuit Update
APFA Hotline Update – TX AG Withdraws from Antitrust Suit, Government Shutdown, DOJ Lawsuit Update TEXAS AG WITHDRAWS FROM ANTITRUST SUIT In a press conference at…
Read More10.01.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Applaud Texas State Attorney General’s Announcement
AA Flight Attendants Applaud Texas State Attorney General’s Announcement APFA President Laura Glading Turns Attention to Remaining States on Antitrust Suit Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony…
Read More9.27.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Lawsuit Update, Negotiating Team Base Visits, W-9, Thresholds and Scheduling
APFA Hotline – DOJ Lawsuit Update, Negotiating Team Base Visits, W-9, Thresholds and Scheduling – September 27, 2013 Merger News Over the past week, AA and…
Read More9.24.13 – (LAA) – More Motions Filed in Antitrust Case
APFA Hotline Update – More Motions Filed in Antitrust Case On last Friday’s Hotline, we reported the filing of AA and US Airways’ motion to compel the…
Read More9.20.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Update, DC Fly-In, Capwiz, W9s and Threshold Details
APFA Hotline – DOJ Update, DC Fly-In, Capwiz, W9s and Threshold Details AA/US Airways Merger News Today, legal counsel for AA/US Airways in the antitrust lawsuit…
Read More9.13.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Lawsuit, Contact the Att’y Gen’l, DC Fly-In, Benefits Enrollment, Reserve FAs, Electronic Devices, 9/11, Thresholds
APFA Hotline – DOJ Lawsuit, Contact the Att’y Gen’l, DC Fly-In, Benefits Enrollment, Reserve FAs, Electronic Devices, 9/11, Thresholds – September 13, 2013 AA/US Merger…
Read More9.12.13 – (LAA) – Judge Approves Plan of Reorganization
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Read More9.10.13b – (LAA) – Remembering Our Heroes – September 2013
Remembering Our Heroes – September 2013 On the eve of the twelfth anniversary of 9/11, there isn’t a single airline employee who doesn’t remember where they were and what…
Read More9.10.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendant Union Coalition Launches Campaign to Raise Funds for Flight 93 Memorial
Flight Attendant Union Coalition Representing Nearly 100,000 Flight Attendants Download Press Release – DOC | PDF For Immediate Release: September 10, 2013 Contacts: AFA – Corey Caldwell 202-434-0586 APFA…
Read More9.06.13 – (LAA) – 9/11, Contact Congress, DC Fly-In, APFA Meets with Att’y Gen, Thresholds, Same Sex Couples, Initial Training Info
APFA Weekly Hotline – 9/11, Contact Congress, DC Fly-In, APFA Meets with Att’y Gen, Thresholds, Same Sex Couples, Initial Training Info – September 6, 2013 9/11…
Read More9.05.13 – (LAA) – Never Forget – Flight 93 Memorial and APFA 9/11 Virtual Card
Never Forget – Flight 93 Memorial and APFA 9/11 Virtual Card Next Wednesday marks the twelfth anniversary of 9/11. It is a day when every one of us stops…
Read More9.02.13 – (LAA) – Happy Labor Day
Thank you. Thank you for standing up and making yourselves heard. And thank you for your unrelenting tenacity. We’ve come too far and worked too hard to allow…
Read More8.30.13b – (LAA) – DOJ Lawsuit, Adjacent Base Flying, AVBL, Bulletin 22, New Hire Training Dates, W-9, Wings
APFA Hotline: DOJ Lawsuit, Adjacent Base Flying, AVBL, Bulletin 22, New Hire Training Dates, W-9, Wings – August 30, 2013 AA-US Airways Antitrust Lawsuit Court Date Set for…
Read More8.31.13 – (LAA) – APFA Labor Day Capwiz Action – Contact Congress In Support of the AA/US Merger
APFA Labor Day Capwiz Action – Contact Congress In Support of the AA/US Merger – August 31, 2013 Labor Day marks an important day for all hard-working Americans. And…
Read More8.30.13 – (LAA) – Antitrust Lawsuit Conference – Trial Date Set for November 25, 2013
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Read More8.29.13c – (LAA) – APFA President Laura Glading on Bloomberg and CNN
APFA Hotline Update – APFA President Laura Glading on Bloomberg and CNN Tune in to Bloomberg TV “Market Matters” on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern where…
Read More8.29.13b – (LAA) – Meeting with Washington, D.C. Attorney General
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Read More8.29.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Judge Postpones POR Approval
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Read More8.28.13 – (LAA) – A Message From Laura Glading
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Read More8.27.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Requests March 2014 Trial Date
APFA Merger Update – DOJ Requests March 2014 Trial Date Today, the Department of Justice filed its response to the August 22nd AA-US Airways’ Motion requesting…
Read More8.24.13 – (LAA) – OSHA, Merger Support, Seniority Integration, Reserve, Line Guarantee, Thresholds, FAA Audits
APFA Hotline – OSHA, Merger Support, Seniority Integration, Reserve, Line Guarantee, Thresholds, FAA Audits – August 24, 2013 APFA Welcomes Occupational Health and Safety Protections (OSHA) for Flight Attendants…
Read More8.23.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Hearing Update, Statement to Bankruptcy Court in Support of Merger Filed Today, Joint “Amicus Brief” Supporting the Merger Filed Today
APFA Hotline – August 23, 2013 DOJ Hearing Update In a joint press release issued last evening, APFA along with TWU, APA, USAPA, AFA…
Read More8.22.13b – (LAA) – Unions Representing 70,000 American Airlines and US Airways Employees Call for Speedy Trial in Merger Litigation
For Immediate Release August 22, 2013 APFA Contact: Leslie Mayo: (858) 859-2732 Anthony DeMaio: (202) 292-3355 TWU Contact: Jamie Horwitz: (202) 549-4921 APA Contact: Tom Hoban: (817) 937 4796 …
Read More8.22.13 – (LAA) – APFA/AFA-CWA Representation Discussions Continue
APFA/AFA-CWA Representation Discussions Continue – August 22, 2013 The APFA Board of Directors met with the leaders of AFA-CWA yesterday in Washington for strategic discussions regarding the…
Read More8.20.13 – (LAA) – W-9 Deadline For Equity Claim Fast Approaching
APFA UPDATE – W-9 DEADLINE FOR EQUITY CLAIM FAST APPROACHING REMINDER: August 20, 2013 – The deadline for submitting your W-9 is this Friday, August 23rd. If…
Read More8.19.13 – (LAA) – W-9 Deadline For Equity Claim Fast Approaching
APFA UPDATE – W-9 DEADLINE FOR EQUITY CLAIM FAST APPROACHING REMINDER: August 20, 2013 – The deadline for submitting your W-9 is this Friday, August 23rd. If…
Read More3.27.13b – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Court Update
APFA Hotline – NY Bankruptcy Court Update – March 27, 2013 UPDATE FROM NY BANKRUPTCY COURT:Today, Judge Lane heard AMR’s motion to authorize the merger agreement between American Airlines and…
Read More3.26.13 – (LAA) – WTS Negotiating Team
APFA Hotline – WTS Negotiating Team – March 26, 2013 WILLINGNESS TO SERVE – APFA NEGOTIATING TEAMLast week the APFA Board of Directors passed a resolution interpreting the…
Read More3.06.13 – (LAA) – APFA Comments on TSA Decision to Allow Knives – on “The Situation Room”
APFA Comments on TSA Decision to Allow Knives – on “The Situation Room” APFA on Wolf Blitzer, Tonight – Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time APFA and our colleagues throughout the…
Read More3.01.13b – (LAA) – U.S. House Antitrust Subcommittee Hearing on AA/US Airways Merger
APFA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 1, 2013 U.S. HOUSE ANTITRUST SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON AA/US AIRWAYS MERGER On Tuesday, February 26th, the House Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial, and Antitrust Law convened…
Read More4.08.13b – (LAA) – No More LBFO, No Knives, Tablet Survey, Retiree Seminars
APFA Hotline – No More LBFO, No Knives, Tablet Survey, Retiree Seminars, April 8, 2013NO MORE LBFO ON BANKRUPTCY EXIT Wondering where we came from, where we are now and…
Read More8.16.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Hearing, DOJ, Employment/Sick/Vacation Threshold, Equity Claim, VEOP Equity, AM/PM, AVBL FAs and Hotel Update
APFA Weekly Hotline – Bankruptcy Hearing, DOJ, Employment/Sick/Vacation Threshold, Equity Claim, VEOP Equity, AM/PM, AVBL FAs and Hotel Update – August 16, 2013 BANKRUPTCY COURT HEARING Yesterday…
Read More8.14.13 – (LAA) – Equity Web Site Online
APFA Update – Equity Web Site Online – August 14, 2013 As we announced in last week’s hotline, APFA will be providing a web site that specifically…
Read More8.13.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Blast DOJ Over Merger Lawsuit
Flight Attendants Blast DOJ Over Merger Lawsuit Union Says Feds Getting in Way of Competitive Industry, Job Security Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio [email protected] 508.400.2778…
Read More8.13.13 – (LAA) – Equity Web Site Online
APFA Update – Equity Web Site Online – August 14, 2013 As we announced in last week’s hotline, APFA will be providing a web site that…
Read More8.10.13 – (LAA) – Equity Claim, Out With The LBFO, ODCG 2013, Negotiations, Representation, Reserves AM/PM
APFA Hotline – Equity Claim, Out With The LBFO, ODCG 2013, Negotiations, Representation, Reserves AM/PM More Details About Our Equity Claim APFA, along with our financial experts have…
Read More8.03.13 – (LAA) – Equity Claim, Merger Q’s, AM/PM Ballot, GRU Hotel, NLRB and NMB
APFA Hotline – August 3, 2013 Equity Claim, Merger Q’s, AM/PM Ballot, GRU Hotel, NLRB and NMB Good News Regarding Our Equity Claim Working with our colleagues at APA…
Read More7.27.13 – (LAA) – APFA Constitution, Pre-Funding Match, 30 in 7 Returns, A319 Arrives, EU Merger Review, 562 AA Flight Attendants
APFA Hotline July 26,2013 APFA Constitution The APFA Constitution Committee is in the process of reviewing the APFA Constitution, and is seeking feedback from the Membership on items…
Read More7.24.13 – (LAA) – BOS, RDUI, BOSI WTS for Vice Chairs Received
BOS, RDUI, BOSI WTS for Vice Chairs Received This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, July 24, 2013 was the deadline…
Read More7.22.13 – (LAA) – Fair Tax Treatment for Our Workforce
Fair Tax Treatment for Our Workforce Last week, I sent a letter to Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) supporting his amendment to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of…
Read More7.13.13 – (LAA) – Merger Update, FML Presidential, Reserve Late Call, KCM, 1114 Update, Asiana Crew
APFA Hotline – July 13, 2013 Merger Update, FML Presidential, Reserve Late Call, KCM, 1114 Update, Asiana Crew Merger UpdateYesterday, US Airways’ shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the…
Read More7.11.13 – (LAA) – Flight Services Online Training Issues
APFA Hotline Update – Flt. Svc. Online Training Issues – July 11, 2013 Recurrent and Int’l Online Training Problems Over the past week APFA has been inundated with…
Read More7.09.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Commended by Rep. Nancy Pelosi on House Floor
APFA Hotline – Flight Attendants Commended by Rep. Nancy Pelosi on House Floor House of Representatives Honors Flight AttendantsRep. Nancy Pelosi, (D-CA), spoke on the House…
Read More7.07.13 – (LAA) – Asiana Airlines Flight 214
APFA Hotline Update – Asiana Airlines Flight 214 – July 7, 2013 Yesterday, the aviation community suffered a terrible loss with the crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214, a…
Read More7.05.13 – (LAA) – FA Wait Time, DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing, AM/PM, WTS Reminder for BOS, BOS-I, and RDU-I, Plan of Reorganization Ballot, New Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, 641 AA FAs
APFA Weekly Hotline – July 5, 2013 Flight Attendant Wait Time – DOT Random Drug/Alcohol TestingA flight attendant who reports to the designated testing area for a random…
Read More7.20.13 – (LAA) – CLA Implementation, 30/7, Elaine Barber
Details of Elaine Barber’s Services – Services will be held on Friday, July 26th at noon at St. Andrew’s Church, at the junction of CT Rts. 7 & 341, in…
Read More7.18.13 – (LAA) – Online Training Issues and Resulting Pay Resolved
Online Training Issues and Resulting Pay Resolved – July 18, 2013 AA is reporting that all online lessons are resolved; meaning all lessons are accessible and accurately tracking both…
Read More6.28.13 – (LAA) – AM/PM Details, Drug Testing Wait Time Language, Updated Order of Open Time Chart
APFA Hotline – June 28, 2013 AM/PM Details, Drug Testing Wait Time Language, Updated Order of Open Time Chart Drug Testing Wait-Time Language We are pleased to announce…
Read More6.27.13 – (LAA) – 30-in-7 is Back, DOMA, AM/PM Reserves, Cross-Division Flying Improvements
APFA Hotline Update – June 27, 2013 30-in-7 is Back, DOMA, AM/PM Reserves, Cross-Division Flying Improvements, etc… The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) On Wednesday, the Supreme…
Read More6.24.13 – (LAA) – Willingness to Serve – RDU-I, BOS, BOS-I Vice Chairperson
June 24, 2013 Willingness to Serve – RDU-I, BOS, BOS-I Vice Chairperson The National Ballot Committee would like to advise all flight attendants based at BOS, BOS-I and RDU-I…
Read More6.22.13 – (LAA) – BOD Meetings, Senate Hearings on US Airways Merger, NY and Chicago Town Hall Meetings, 472 AA Flight Attendants, Retirement Seminars
APFA Hotline – June 22, 2013 APFA Board of Directors Meeting The Board continues to meet this week in DFW. As always, members in good standing are welcome…
Read More6.14.13b – (LAA) – AA’s New Leadership Team, APFA President Town Hall Visits, Uniform Update, 2012 Flex Spending Account, Reciprocal Agreements, Reserve Assignments, Purser Proffer, AM/PM Update, EX Meeting, BOD Meetings, 408 AA FAs
APFA Hotline – June 14, 2013 AA’S NEW LEADERSHIP TEAMThis week in some exciting merger news, AA’s future CEO Doug Parker announced his new senior leadership team…
Read More6.13.13 – (LAA) – Last Day to Vote for APFA Negotiator
Last Day to Vote for APFA Negotiator Ballots due: June 14th – 10:00 a.m. Central The National Ballot Committee would like to remind all…
Read More6.07.13 – (LAA) – TSA Abandons Plan to Allow Knives on Board Airplanes, Bankruptcy News, Grace Period for Filing 2012 Healthcare FSA Claims, Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting and Special Board Meeting, 265, Senator Frank Lautenberg
APFA Hotline – June 7, 2013 We Did It This was a tremendous week for the efforts of APFA’s government affairs team as the TSA abandoned its…
Read More6.14.13 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Team Election Results
APFA Negotiating Team Election Results This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 14, 2013, the National Ballot committee certified the results of…
Read More6.05.13 – (LAA) – TSA Administrator John Pistole Announced that the Proposed Changes to the Prohibited Item List Would not be Implemented
APFA Hotline – June 5, 2013 This afternoon, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced that the proposed changes to the prohibited item list would not be implemented. Citing the…
Read More6.04.13 – (LAA) – Online Training Site to Remain Open Longer than Originally Stated
APFA Hotline Update Tuesday, June 4, 2013 AA Flight Service has announced it will keep the online training site open for FAs longer than was originally stated. Now, the…
Read More6.03.13 – (LAA) – New Jetnet Training Site
APFA Hotline – June 3, 2013 New Jetnet Training Site AA’s online training web site will be down from June 5th 1700 CDT through June 10th. All FAs who are…
Read More5.31.13b – (LAA) – Bankruptcy News, APFA Negotiator Elections, Adjacent Base Flying, FA Tablets, London Customs Searches, MIA-MXP
APFA Hotline – May 31, 2013 Bankruptcy News AMR reported earnings this week with a $105 million loss in April. Monthly earnings’ reports are required under the…
Read More5.31.13 – (LAA) – A Message from APFA President Laura Glading
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading This week I attended a Flight Service Town Hall meeting at DFW. I was under the impression that I…
Read More5.24.13 – (LAA) – Four-Party MOU Discussions, ‘Me, Too’ Provision Satisfied, 1114 Committee Update, Scheduling and Contract Updates, No Knives, New JETNET Terms of Service, Social Media, Flight 191
APFA Hotline – Friday, May 24, 2013 FOUR-PARTY MOU DISCUSSIONS On May 23, 2013, representatives concluded three days of discussions for a four-party Memorandum of Understanding. Attending the meeting were…
Read More5.17.13b – (LAA) – Reserve Improvements, Negotiator Elections, NY Manual Checks, APFA Flyer App
APFA Hotline – Reserve Improvements, Negotiator Elections, NY Manual Checks, APFA Flyer App May 17, 2013 APFA/Company Meeting on Reserve Improvements APFA and AA met with the company…
Read More5.17.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Pressure Mounts on TSA Over Knife Rule
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON TSA OVER KNIFE RULE Airline Trade Group, American Public Add Voices to Effort Leslie Mayo (858)859-2732 Anthony DeMaio (508)417-3139 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17,…
Read More5.10.13 – (LAA) – MOU Transition-Agreement Discussions Continue, AMR Seeks Approval for APA and TWU Memorandum of Understanding, Tablet Training Reminder, No More LBFO on Bankruptcy Exit
APFA Hotline – May 10, 2013 MOU/TRANSITION-AGREEMENT DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE The AFA-CWA and APFA MOU teams met yesterday in Washington, DC to further prepare for bargaining of the…
Read More5.09.13 – (LAA) – Reserve Relief
APFA Hotline Update – Reserve Relief – May 8, 2013 Reserve Relief APFA will be meeting with the company next Friday, May 17th to address once again the piecemeal…
Read More5.06.13 – (LAA) – News Release – Organizations Representing 400,000 on the Front Lines of US Aviation Submit Legal Peitition to TSA and Homeland Security to Keep All Knives off Planes
Press Release 5.06.13Legal Petition Filed With TSA Administrator Pistole 5.06.13Memorandum in Support of the Petition 5.06.13Petition Exhibits 5.06.13 NEWSRELEASE ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 400,000 ON THE FRONT LINES OF U.S.…
Read More4.25.13b – (LAA) – Stock Claim Q and A’s, No Knives on Planes, Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline – April 25, 2013 APFA’S STOCK CLAIM Q&As 1. Q: What will the Unsecured Creditors of American receive? A: When American exits bankruptcy, it will…
Read More4.25.13 – (LAA) – WTS Received
Willingness to Serves Received – APFA Negotiating Team April 25, 2013 This is Cindy Horan with the APFA National Ballot Committee. On April 25, 2013, the National Ballot Committee…
Read More4.23.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
NO KNIVES ON PLANES – APRIL 23, 2013 UPDATE Late yesterday, TSA announced that it will not begin allowing knives on planes on April 25, as planned. The…
Read More4.22.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security
TSA Delays Knives On Planes Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Remains Resolute: No Knives, Ever Again FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA:…
Read More4.19.13 – (LAA) – Boston Marathon Bombins, Explosion in West, Test, Knives on Planes, AA Computer Problems, AFA-CWA Meet in Dallas, FAA Manual Audits in MIA
APFA Hotline – April 19, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts and West, Texas As the town of West, Texas, begins to heal from Wednesday’s catastrophic plant explosion, and authorities in Boston…
Read More4.16.13 – (LAA) – AMR Files Plan of Reorganization
AMR Files Plan Of Reorganization April 16, 2013 Yesterday evening (April 15), AMR filed the much-anticipated plan of reorganization (POR) and disclosure statement in bankruptcy court. The POR…
Read More4.15.13 – (LAA) – The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Enlist Passengers for Help in ‘Knife Fight’
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ENLIST PASSENGERS FOR HELP IN ‘KNIFE FIGHT’ TSA Rule Change Coming Allowing Knives In Flight Not Okay With Flight Attendants FOR IMMEDIATE…
Read More4.11.13 – (LAA) – Only Fourteen More Days Until Knives Are Allowed in the Cabin
APFA Hotline – April 11, 2013 ONLY FOURTEEN MORE DAYS UNTIL KNIVES ARE ALLOWED IN THE CABIN NO KNIVES ACTION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,APFA along with the Coalition of Flight Attendants…
Read More4.09.13 – (LAA) – No Knives Update: Democrats Pressure Pistole – Chairman Hudson Responds to Flight Attendants
No Knives Update: Democrats Pressure Pistole – Chairman Hudson Responds to Flight Attendants April 9, 2013 APFA and other members of the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions continue to…
Read More4.8.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing
Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing The below press release was issued by the Coalition of Flight Attendants today. Click…
Read More4.4.13 – (LAA) – Open Letter from Betty Ong’s Brother Regarding Knives on Planes
An Open Letter From Betty Ong’s Brother – April 4, 2013 Administrator of the United States Transportation Security AdministrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528 March 31, 2013 Dear Mr. Pistole,…
Read More4.3.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Request Panel Seat on House Hearing for Air Safety
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REQUEST PANEL SEAT ON HOUSE HEARING FOR AIR SAFETY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected] APFA: Leslie Mayo,…
Read More3.30.13 – (LAA) – Welcome New Hires, Pre-Plotting Training, No Knives on Planes Action Alert
APFA Hotline – March 30, 2013 Contact Washington with a pre-written message about knives on the aircraft via CapWiz. Sign the White House Petition. WELCOME NEW HIRES!APFA would like…
Read More4.01.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Employee Union Endorses Markey
American Airlines Employee Union Endorses Markey Flight Attendants Cite Leadership on Safety Issues FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo, APFA Communications Coordinator [email protected] Giselle Barry, Ed Markey for…
Read More3.28.13 – (LAA) – An Open Letter From Sara Low’s Family to TSA Administrator John Pistole Regarding Knives on Planes
Contact Washington with a pre-written message about knives on the aircraft via CapWiz. An Open Letter From Sara Low’s Family to TSA Administrator John Pistole The following is…
Read More3.27.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
NO KNIVES ON PLANES! On Thursday, March 28, 2013, APFA members will be distributing flyers in Los Angeles and Dallas/Ft. Worth to raise awareness of TSA’s dangerous new policy to…
Read More3.22.13 – (LAA) – TSA Knife Policy Update, Senate Judiciary Hearing Recap
APFA Hotline Update – Our Work in Washington, D.C. – March 22, 2013 TSA Knife Policy UpdateThis week, APFA and the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions made tremendous progress…
Read More3.19.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes Action Alert, Senate Hearing on AA/US Merger
No Knives On Planes – ACTION ALERT! ACTION ALERT: No Knives in the Cabin – Click Here to Contact Your Washington Representatives Easily! APFA has issued an action alert via…
Read More3.15.13 – (LAA) – Knives Out of the Cabin, New Hires, 737 Staffing, Alcohol Testing, FMLA, Vacation Awards, Stock Options
APFA Weekly Hotline – March 15, 2013 KNIVES OUT OF THE CABINAs the TSA previously announced, their idea of allowing knives with blades up to 2.36″ along with golf…
Read More3.14.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin Hill Update
No Knives in the Cabin – Hill Update – March 14, 2013 Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions host press conference on Capitol HillRepresentative Ed Markey joined APFA President Laura…
Read More3.13.13 – (LAA) – Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Host Press Conference on Capitol Hill
Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, 3.13.13 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR 3/14, 11:30 AMFor Immediate Release Contacts:AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected]: Leslie Mayo, (858) 859-2732, [email protected]: James Carlson, [email protected]: Galen Munroe, [email protected]:…
Read More3.11.13 – (LAA) – No Knives on Planes
APFA Hotline Update – No Knives On Planes 3.11.13 TSA’s decision to allow knives in the cabin is facing a large amount of pushback not only from flight…
Read More3.09.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin
Spring Forward Tonight Hotline Update for Saturday, March 9, 2013 – Spring Forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour tonight (Saturday, March 9th). Daylight Savings Time…
Read More3.08.13 – (LAA) – No Knives in the Cabin
APFA Hotline – No Knives in the Cabin 3.8.13 SIGN THE PETITION No Knives in the CabinOn Tuesday, March 5, 2013, the Transportation Security Administration announced that passengers will…
Read More3.05.13 – (LAA) – American Airlines Flight Attendant React to TSA Announcement
American Airlines Flight Attendant React to TSA Announcement APFA Questions Lifting Ban on Knives and Other Items Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euless, TX (March 5, 2013) –The…
Read More3.04.13 – (LAA) – Executive Committee Members Elected
APFA Executive Committee Members Elected 3.4.13 The APFA Board of Directors, during the regular course of business, elects the Ad Hoc Members of the Executive Committee. There will be…
Read More3.01.13 – (LAA) – 737 Flying for April, Adjacent-Base Flying, Vacation Bidding, Annual APFA Board of Directors Convention, Tablet Survey, FMLA, VEOP Tips, RUN to End Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline – March 1, 2013 737 Flying For April The Company has announced that beginning with the contractual month of April, the 737 will be paired with S80…
Read More2.28.13 – (LAA) – US Airways FAs Ratify Contract
US Airways FAs Ratify Contract 2.28.13 The Flight Attendants of US Airways ratified a new contract today with an 80% yes vote. US Airways Flight Attendants’ new contract will…
Read More2.22.13 – (LAA) -Base Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ballot Count Results – Friday, February 22, 2013
Base Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ballot Count Results – Friday, February 22, 2013 The National Ballot Committee along with BallotPoint Election Services has certified the Base Representative Elections at the…
Read More2.17.13 – (LAA) – Section 1114 Update
Section 1114 Update – 2.17.13 (Retiree Benefits) On January 23, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court heard argument on American’s motion for a partial summary judgment on the adversary complaint…
Read More2.16.13 – (LAA) – Merger Announcement
APFA Hotline Update – Saturday, February 16, 2013 Thursday was an historic day for American Airlines and our membership. The merger announcement was a major victory for our union…
Read More2.14.13 – (LAA) – AA/US Merger Announced
APFA Special Hotline – AA/US Airways Merger Announced – February 14, 2013 APFA wholeheartedly welcomes the news that the management teams of US Airways and American have announced…
Read More2.14.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WELCOME MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT Labor Plays Key Role in Creating Nation’s Largest Airline Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] (858)859.2732 Media Contact: Anthony DeMaio [email protected] (202)292.3355…
Read More2.11.13 – (LAA) – APFA Tablet Survey, Reserves and Tablet Training, and Vacation Bidding
APFA Special Hotline Update 2.11.13 APFA Tablet Survey, Reserves and Tablet Training, and Vacation Bidding – February 11, 2013 Samsung Tablet SurveyAPFA published a survey today in an effort to…
Read More2.10.13 – (LAA) – Merger Speculation, Samsung Tablet Survey, Section 1114 Bankruptcy Update, AdHoc Willingness to Serve, VEOP Alerts, Pension Checks, Pass Travel Immediately Following Retirement, DFW Day In Operation
APFA Hotline – February 10, 2013 read: Skyword Express Online learn: About APFA Merger Speculation Press reports are running rampant regarding a potential merger with US Airways. While APFA…
Read More2.07.13 – (LAA) – Delta Connection Reciprocal Agreement Effective Immediately
APFA Special Hotline – February 7th, 2013 Delta Connection Reciprocal Agreement Effective Immediately APFA is pleased to announce that Delta Connection will be added to our Reciprocal Cabinseat Agreements…
Read More2.01.13 – (LAA) – One Year Ago Today AMR Started the Section 1113 Process
APFA Special Hotline – February 1, 2013: One Year Ago Today Exactly one year ago today, AMR started the Section 1113 process by calling a meeting with all of…
Read More1.31.13 – (LAA) – MIA Chairperson Candidate Information
APFA MIA Chairperson Candidate Information – January 31, 2013The National Ballot Committee inadvertently left off the following lines of biographical information for Miami Chairperson Candidate, Julie May Moyer. LABOR RELATIONS…
Read More1.31.13 – (LAA) – Samsung Tablets, EC Meeting, Base Chair and Base Vice Chair Elections, New Hire Classes
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 31, 2013 Samsung TabletsWe are hearing from more and more flight attendants about problems with the company-issued Tablets as distribution increases. Management has stated that…
Read More1.28.13 – (LAA) – TWU Signs MOU
TWU Signs MOU 1.28.13 The following is an excerpt from a press release issued by TWU leadership this morning: “Ground workers employed at American Airlines, represented by the Transport…
Read More1.25.13 – (LAA) – New AA Uniform Designers Selected
New AA Uniform Designers Selected – January 25, 2013 AA Management announced today that KAUFMANFRANCO will design new uniforms for the Company’s flight attendants, pilots, and gate agents. Ken…
Read More1.24.13 – (LAA) – APFA Congratulates AFA on today’s Announcement that it has Reached Another T/A with US Airways’ Management
APFA Hotline Update 1.24.13 APFA congratulates AFA on today’s announcement that it has reached another T/A with US Airways’ management. We look forward to sitting down with all of the…
Read More1.23.13 – (LAA) – Dues Arrears Information
APFA Special Hotline – Dues Arrears Information 1.23.13 APFA Headquarters’ email and phone system were down for the majority of the day. If you were unsuccessful in an effort to…
Read More1.22.13 – (LAA) – Contact for Reassignment/Reschedules, From the Negotiating Team, Base Chair and Base Vice Chair Elections, New Hire Classes, International Proffer Awards Published, Seniority Shuffle
APFA Hotline – January 22, 2013 Contact for Reassignment/ReschedulesWhen Crew Tracking reassigns or reschedules a Flight Attendant, ACARS may be used for ‘today’s’ operation. It must include specifics of…
Read More1.18.13 – (LAA) – Peter Greenberg on CBS, LBFO Langauage Online, Balloting
Special Hotline 01.18.13 Watch Peter Greenberg, Friday, 7:30 a.m., CBSPeter Greenberg, CBS Early Show Travel Editor, Interviews APFA, APA and AAThe CBS Early Show will be airing an interview…
Read More1.17.13 – (LAA) – AA Unveils Its Rebranding
AA Unveils Its Rebranding 1.17.13 This morning, American Airlines management unveiled the new branding and livery for the company and its aircraft. In some ways, this is the end…
Read More1.15.13 – (LAA) – AA Agents Turn Down Representation
AA Agents Turn Down Representation 1.15.13 Today, the American Airlines Agents voted against certifying the Communication Workers of America as their collective bargaining unit. While we respect the agents’…
Read More1.11.13 – (LAA) – Exercise Your Right to Vote, AMR Files Another Motion to Extend Exclusivity, Staffing, Sick Bank Hours, Sick Pay, MU/Option/CC, Me Too, AMR Stock, KCM, 777-300ER Aircraft Update, Retiree Seminar, DFW Day in Ops
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 11, 2013 Exercise Your Right To Vote!Balloting for APFA base representatives begins January 23. Our constitution mandates that each base chair, vice chair, and…
Read More1.17.13 – (LAA) – AA Unveils Its Rebranding
AA Unveils Its Rebranding 1.17.13 This morning, American Airlines management unveiled the new branding and livery for the company and its aircraft. In some ways, this is the end of…
Read More1.15.13 – (LAA) – AA Agents Turn Down Representation
AA Agents Turn Down Representation 01.15.13 Today, the American Airlines Agents voted against certifying the Communication Workers of America as their collective bargaining unit. While we respect the agents’ decision,…
Read More1.11.13 – (LAA) – Vote, AMR Files Motion to Extend Exclusivity, Staffing, Sick Bank Hours, Sick Pay, and more…
APFA Weekly Hotline – January 11, 2013 Exercise Your Right To Vote!Balloting for APFA base representatives begins January 23. Our constitution mandates that each base chair, vice chair, and OCR…
Read More1.05.13 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy/Merger Plan Update, Base Representative Elections, Skyword Express and On-Duty Contract Guide, From the Contract Department, Attention FAs Taking VEOP, From the Negotiating Team, United Express Reciprocal Agreement Update
APFA Hotline – 1.05.13 Bankruptcy/Merger Plan UpdateAs we announced earlier this week, APFA signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) containing clarifications to the US Airways Bridge Agreement we reached…
Read More1.04.13 – (LAA) – Base Representative Election
APFA Special Hotline Update 1.04.13 APFA Call To ActionBase Representative Election HotlineThis is Cindy Horan with the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, January 4, 2013, was the deadline…
Read More1.03.13 – (LAA) – APFA Signs MOU
APFA Signs MOU 1.03.13 APFA has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), clarifying several points contained within the Bridge Agreement the union signed with US Airways last Spring.…
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January 1.3.13 | 1.04.13 | 1.05.13 | 1.11.13 | 1.15.13 | 1.17.13 | 1.18.13 | 1.22.13| 1.23.13 | 1.24.13 | 1.25.13 | 1.28.13 | 1.31.13 | 1.31.13b February 2.01.13 |…
Read More12.31.12 – (LAA) – FAA Reauthorization Bill, Oversigh for the Aircraft Cabin, Pensions, HR 3824
APFA Legislative Year in Review 12.31.12 To quote Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. The bankruptcy and restructuring of American Airlines…
Read More12.29.12 – (LAA) – APA Approves Memo of Understanding, WTS Notifications, Reserve Supplemental Flying, Critical Coverage Flying, OSHA, Reciprocal Agreement with United Express, Uniform Points
APFA Hotline – APA Reaches Memo of Understanding December 29, 2012 APA APPROVES MEMO OF UNDERSTANDINGThe following hotline was issued today by APA: “This morning the APA Board of…
Read More12.21.12 – (LAA) – WTS Notifications, Uniform Deadlin, Thresholds, Staffing Changes
APFA Hotline Update December 21, 2012 Willingness to Serve NotificationsWillingness to Serve Notifications for Base Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Operational Council Representatives (OCR) for all bases will be mailed…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA
APFA Hotline Update – APFA Signs NDA With UCC, US Airways and AA December 20, 2012 APFA has been invited to participate in confidential discussions with the Unsecured Creditors’…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger
NMB Ruling on Representation of Union Workers in a Merger December 20, 2012 The National Mediation Board’s final ruling on the showing of interest threshold for the representation of…
Read More12.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse
AA Files Motion to Sell London Townhouse December 20, 2012 Today in bankruptcy court, AMR filed a motion to sell its infamous London townhouse. The sale price is over…
Read More12.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Me Too, Impementation, and ODCG Supplement, Block Times, OSHA, Uniform Deadline, VEOP Payments, Hawaiian Air Reciprocal Agreement, Prefunding Refunds
APFA Hotline 12.15.12 Bankruptcy UpdateEarly on in AMR’s bankruptcy process, as early as April, Flight Attendants realized that a merger with US Airways inside of bankruptcy was best not…
Read More12.14.12 – (LAA) – Tragedy in Newtown Connecticut
A Message from APFA President Laura Glading 12.14.12 Today’s news from Connecticut is a tragedy of unfathomable depths particularly for the mothers and fathers, among us. Like so many…
Read More12.12.12 – (LAA) Prefunding Refund Checks Being Mailed
APFA Hotline Update – December 12, 2012 It is official that JP Morgan will be mailing FAs and TWU Ground workers their PREFUNDING Refund Checks today, 12DEC12. APFA President Laura Glading…
Read More12.08.12 – (LAA) – ODCG Supplement Ready for Download, APFA Ratifies Contract, WTS Notifications, NMB, Sick Pay, International Training for Domestic FAs, 2013 Benefits, Monthly Premiums, Coverage Cancellations
APFA Hotline December 8, 2012On-Duty Contract Guide Supplement Ready For Download ODCG SupplementThe Supplement to the On-Duty Contract Guide is complete and ready for download at www.apfa.org. It reflects…
Read More12.6.12 – (LAA) – Critical Coverage Pay Explained
APFA Special Hotline 12.6.12 Critical Coverage Pay Explained First, before we elaborate on the Critical Coverage Pay, let’s get some confusion out of the way. The company just dropped their annual…
Read More12.07.12 – (LAA) – APA Ratifies TA
APA Ratifies TA 73.7% Yes – Nearly 97% of Membership Cast Ballots APA announced today that its membership has ratified the Tentative Agreement. With 97% of the membership casting…
Read More10.24.12 – (LAA) – Non-Disclosure Agreement Quiet Period, VEOP/TSP Exit Awards, Day-Before Coverage
APFA Hotline Thursday, October 24, 2012 The “Non-Disclosure Agreement” (NDA) Quiet Period Since the NDA was signed in early September, US Airways and AA have been awfully quiet about the…
Read More11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin
APFA Press Release 11.30.12 APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace ProtectionsFAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin Contact: Julie Frederick [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EULESS, TX (November 30, 2012)…
Read More10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy and Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection
Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So…
Read More11.30.12 – (LAA) – FAA and OSHA Announced a Policy Proposal to Establish Workplace Protections, Samsum Tablets, WTS, Mutual Pairings, First 50 VEOP Flight Attendants
APFA Hotline – November 30, 2012 Important FAA Announcement Today, the FAA and OSHA announced a policy proposal to establish workplace protections in the aircraft cabin. As you know, APFA…
Read More11.29.12 – One-Year Bankruptcy Anniversary
APFA Special Hotline Update One-Year Anniversary of AMR Bankruptcy November 29, 2012 One year ago today, on November 29, 2011, we awoke to the news that AMR had filed…
Read More11.28.12 – (LAA) – OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd
OE Above Guarantee For Reserve FAs Begins December 2nd – 11.28.12 We are pleased to inform you that the company has agreed to implement pay for “OE on top of…
Read More11.27.12 – Known Crewmember Program Now in Effect for AA FAs
APFA Special Hotline Known Crew Member Program Now In Effect For AA Flight Attendants – November 27, 2012 APFA is pleased that the database required for AA Flight Attendants to be…
Read More11.24.12 – (LAA) – Mutual Pairings, APA TA, Galaxy Tablets, Reserve OE’s Above Guarantee
APFA Weekly Hotline November 24, 2012 MUTUAL PAIRINGSThe next round of Domestic and International mutual pairings will be made at the beginning of December, for the effective date January…
Read More11.17.12 – (LAA) – Sick Pay, LBFO December Implementation, Reserve Numbers, Contract Cabin Cleaners, 737 Staffing Minimum Crew, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement with Spirit Airlines
APFA Hotline November 17, 2012 SICK PAYWe continue to receive several questions on this topic every day. To be clear: Neither our Sick Pay nor AA’s Sick Policy have…
Read More11.16.12 – (LAA) – Welcome to Final Group of Furloughed FAs Still Holding Recall Rights Returning to the Line
November 16, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, First, on behalf of the American Airlines Flight Attendants, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the final group of furloughed Flight…
Read More11.11.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Implementation Info, Benefits Enrollment, Hurricane Sandy, APA “Deal in Principle”, Prefunding, Human Trafficking
APFA Hotline Sunday, November 11, 2012 Click on one of the quicklinks below to be taken directly to that topic:From the Negotiating Team AvailabilitySick Clearance at 12 Noon…
Read More11.8.12 – (LAA) – US National Election Results
A Message from APFA’s National Officers 11.8.12 Tuesday’s election results were, for the most part, very encouraging. Not only did the APFA-endorsed President and Vice President win, but…
Read More11.02.12 – (LAA) – 401K Match Deadline
APFA Hotline Update – 11.2.12 REMINDER: 401(k) Match Deadline Today 1500 CentralREMINDER: If you are enrolled in the 401k plan but are not contributing enough to take advantage of…
Read More11.03.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, WINGS FADRF, Me Too Again, Merger Talks, LBFO Implementation, Staffing Changes, Scheduling Changes, Known Crew Member Program
Hurricane Pay Protection, Me Too, Implementation Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 4th at 0200, Daylight Savings Time Ends. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Hurricane…
Read More10.31.12 – (LAA) – WINGS Disaster Relief, Benefits Enrollment
APFA Hotline Update – 10.31.12 WINGS Disaster Relief – 2013 Benefits Enrollment – OEs: Why and Why Not? Disaster Relief FundHurricane Sandy has left a devastating trail of damage to…
Read More10.28.12 – (LAA) – Hurricane Sandy, Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection
Special Hotline Update Hurricane Sandy – Last Five Days and Guarantee Protection – October 28, 2012 There have been hundreds of cancellations in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. So far,…
Read More10.24.12 – (LAA) – 2012 National Election Endorsements
Special APFA Hotline – Decision ’12 10.24.12 Please note: Union dues are never used to support political candidates. APFA has a voluntary PAC (political action committee). For more…
Read More10.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Plans to Hire 1,500 FAs Over Next 12 Months, Retirement Instructions, 2011 Pension Statement
APFA Hotline Update: New Hires! Retirement 1,2,3 and APFA’s Fall Board Meeting October 18, 2012 New Hires!AA announced that it will be interviewing Flight Attendant candidates beginning in November.…
Read More10.16.12 – (LAA) – UCC and AMR File Joint Motion Requesting 30-Day Extension to the Exclusivity Period
APFA Bankruptcy Update 10.16.12 In a document filed today in Bankruptcy Court, The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and AMR filed a joint motion requesting a 30-day extension to the exclusivity…
Read More10.13.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401K Match
Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge…
Read More10.15.12 – (LAA) – Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match
Health Benefits, Oct. 15th Paychecks, Me Too, VEOP Exit Bidding, Tablets, 401(k) Match, etc., for October 13, 2012. NOW: Petition AMR’s Board to Save Our Brand and Merge with…
Read More10.8.12 – (LAA) – Petition AMR Board to Support Merger with US Airways Inside Bankruptcy
APFA Hotline Update 10.8.12 Calling All AA and US Airways Employees – SIGN THE PETITION With every signature encouraging AMR’s Board to support a merger with US Airways inside…
Read More10.06.12 – (LAA) – AA State of Affairs as of October 6, 2012
AA State of Affairs – October 6, 2012 I have heard from many of you over the past few weeks during what can easily be described as a new…
Read More10.03.12 – (LAA) – APA Strike Balloting Ends, VEOP Exit Bidding Dates, National Presidential Election, AIFS Online Training Discontinued, Verify Hours for SK and VC Accrual
Wednesday, October 3, 2012. It has become nearly impossible to ignore the news now that AA is front and center morning, noon and night. And never more so than…
Read More9.28.12 – (LAA) – TSP Closing, Departure Date Ballot for TSP and VEOP, Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve, US Airways TA, FA Coalition, Uniform Points
Weekly Hotline Update 9.28.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, September 28, 2012. TSP Closes at 2300 Friday, September 28, 2012So far about 40…
Read More9.27.12 – (LAA) – International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to Reserve
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE APFA Call To Action 9.27.12 Required International Training for Domestic FAs Subject to ReserveThe Company is about to begin International Training for Domestic Flight Attendants that…
Read More9.22.12 – (LAA) – Bidding Re-Opens
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE Bidding Re-Opens 9.22.12 The company has reopened bids effective 1700 local base time today (Saturday), September 22, 2012 and states that bids will close on Tuesday,…
Read More9.20.12 – (LAA) – October Bidding, VEOP, TSP, EC Quarterly Meeting
APFA Hotline for Thursday, September 20, 2012. October Bidding AA has notified APFA that all bid ballots – International as well as Domestic – will be deleted automatically once…
Read More9.19.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic, Bidsheet Delay
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces Hotel Layover Changes for Domestic in October – 9.19.12 The company has noticed APFA that it will begin implementing changes to our layover hotels.…
Read More9.18.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE AA Announces a Do-Over on Domestic FA Bidsheets – 9.18.12 The company noticed APFA today that bid sheets for the domestic operation would be completely reworked…
Read More9.17.12 – (LAA) – VEOP Update and Deadline
VEOP UPDATE AND DEADLINE – 9.17.12 As of this morning, the company reports that 1,624 Flight Attendants have requested the Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP). The deadline to take…
Read More9.14.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Becomes Contract, Final Recall Numbers, VEOP, Confirming VEOP, Implementation Schedule, Pension Freeze, Lock-Ins and Laterals
APFA Hotline for Friday, September 14, 2012 On Tuesday morning, union representatives and staff gathered at APFA’s 9/11 memorial site and placed a wreath of white flowers to honor…
Read More9.12.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Judge Approves FA Contract
Bankruptcy Judge Approves Flight Attendant Contract – September 12, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. Trustee’s objection was addressed and resolved. AA’s motion for the approval of our newly-ratified…
Read More9.11.12 – (LAA) – Remembering 9.11.01
Remembering Our Fallen Heroes – September 11, 2012 Dear Flight Attendants, Today is a difficult day for our profession, our industry, our nation, and the world. The awful attacks…
Read More9.09.12 – (LAA) – Signing Bonus, American Eagle 1113, VEOP, Recalls, Language Drop Proffer, Equity Claim, Bankruptcy Trustee File Objection
APFA Hotline for Sunday, September 9, 2012 On September 12, the court is scheduled to approve our ratified contract as well as the three recently-ratified TWU Contracts. The pilots…
Read More9.05.12 – (LAA) – Venue Change for DFW VEOP Meeting
Venue Change for Friday August 7th 2012 DFW VEOP Meeting – 9.5.12 Flight Attendant response to the Voluntary Early Out (VEOP) briefing in Dallas this Friday has been larger than expected.…
Read More9.4.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Cour’s Decision on APFA Contract
Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on APA Contract – September 4, 2012 Today in Bankruptcy Court, Judge Lane granted AA’s renewed Section 1113 motion to reject the pilot’s collective bargaining agreement…
Read More9.01.12 – (LAA) – Furlough Recall, US Airways Signs the NDA, AMR Bankruptcy, Equity Claim, Sick Time, Proffers, Transfers, and Mutuals, Sick Time
APFA Hotline for Saturday, September 1, 2012. Furlough Recall On this Labor Day Weekend, APFA is especially pleased to be welcoming back the remaining 211 furloughed Flight Attendants. Wednesday,…
Read More8.30.12 – (LAA) – APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger
From the Office of the President 8.30.12 APFA and AFA Work Together Toward an AA/US Airways Merger – August 30, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, There is no question that…
Read More8.29.12 – (LAA) – Recall of Remaining Furloughs
APFA Special Hotline – Recall of Remaining Furloughs – August 29, 2012 APFA is pleased to announce that the remaining 211 flight attendants on furlough are being recalled to active…
Read More8.28.12 – (LAA) – Pay Protection, Hurricane Isaac, VEOP, Lump Sum, Pension Freeze, Pre-funding Refunding
APFA Hotline Update – August 28, 2012 Pay Protection/Hurricane Isaac For those of you whose flights have canceled during the last five days of the contractual month, please refer to…
Read MoreHOTLINE ARCHIVES FOR 2012
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Read More8.24.12 – (LAA) – TSP, Sick Policy, Thresholds, Implementation Information
APFA Hotline Update for Friday, August 24, 2012. Q&A’s, TSP, Sick Policy and ThresholdsImplementation InformationWe expect the newly-ratified contract to be approved by the court on September 12th, or shortly…
Read More8.22.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background
APFA Hotline – Implementation Info, PVDs, 30/7 Background – August 22, 2012 Members are obviously eager to learn exactly when the terms of the LBFO will be implemented. Until Judge…
Read More8.21.12 – (LAA) – Implementation Update
A Letter From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.21.12 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, A great deal has transpired since November 29, 2011. In some ways, it culminated with Sunday’s vote on…
Read More8.19.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Results to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer
A Message from the APFA National Officers 8.19.12This morning concluded the balloting to approve or reject the Company’s Last, Best, and Final Offer. The results were as follows: Yes: 7,482…
Read More8.17.12 – (LAA) – FACTLines Open, Bankruptcy Court’s Ruling
APFA FactLines Open – Email Addresses for Headquarters August 17, 2012 Some APFA members are reporting difficulties contacting APFA’s direct headquarters phone line. Please note: if you need to…
Read More8.16.12 – (LAA) – Statement Of AMR Corporation’s Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Regarding Section 1113 Matters
APFA Special Hotline Update 8.16.12 Official Statement from the Unsecured Creditors Committee – August 16, 2012 The following is an official statement issued by the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee (UCC) released…
Read More8.15.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Court Issues Indictment of Labor Unions on AA’s Property
Judge Lane’s Decision (pdf) Click here to download Judge Lane’s decision on APA’s contract. APFA Special Hotline – August 15, 2012 Late this afternoon, the Bankruptcy Court issued a…
Read More8.12.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Voting, AA Offering TSP Under the LBFO, Negotiating Update, Roadshows
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Sunday, August 12, 2012. Ballots – LBFO Voting Ballots are due Sunday, August 19, 2012, Voting on AA’s…
Read More8.11.12 – (LAA) – Merger Update from APFA National President
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading – 8.11.12 As you know, on Wednesday, August 8th, the two remaining TWU workgroups ratified Tentative Agreements with the Company. APA, on the other hand,…
Read More8.04.12 – (LAA) – LBFO Roadshows, APFA Strategy, Implementation Schedule, Pension Benefits, LBFO Voting Open
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, August 4, 2012. LINKSThe following documents have been mailed to each members’ homes and should be arriving…
Read MoreAA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12
AA’s Chief Pilot Hale Addresses Email 8.03.12 The following email was issued today, August 3, 2012, by AA’s Chief Pilot John Hale in an effort to address rumors contained in…
Read More8.01.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National Vice President Marcus Gluth Regarding AA’s LBFO
Letter from APFA Vice President Marcus Gluth August 1, 2012 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, My initial reaction to the Company’s Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) was,“Oh, hell no!” and at…
Read More7.28.12 – (LAA) – LBFO, Roadshows Underway
APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 28, 2012The Last Best and Final Offer – Roadshows underway APFA’s Negotiating Team, along with professionals to the bankruptcy process, traveled to the Raleigh/Durham, Dallas/Ft. Worth…
Read More7.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding LBFO
A Message From APFA President Laura Glading Dear APFA Member, (updated 7.27.2012) These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective…
Read More7.26.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding Key Points of the LBFO
Dear APFA Member, July 26, 2012 These are extraordinary and unprecedented times for our union and our company. Never before, in decades of collective bargaining, has our union been in…
Read More7.25.12 – (LAA) – Balloting Period and Judge’s Ruling
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Hotline update for Wednesday, July 25, 2012 BALLOTING PERIOD AND JUDGE’S RULING 7.25.12 The following is an important update from APFA’s…
Read More7.21.12 – (LAA) – LBFO
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Saturday, July 21, 2012. Last Best and Final Offer Yesterday, the APFA Executive Committee voted to send AA’s…
Read More7.20.12 – (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…
Read More7.17.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements, AMR Bankruptcy, 1114 Process, IOR Vice Chair Election, TWA Flight 800
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, July 17, 2012. NegotiationsAs we reported on Thursday, the APFA Negotiating Team discussed, in detail, the…
Read More7.12.12 – (LAA) – APFA Leadership and Negotiating Committee Meet to Discuss LBFO
CORRECTION: APFA Special Hotline Update – 7.12.12 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Thursday, July 12, 2012. The APFA Negotiating Committee met with…
Read More7.06.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Exclusivity Period Extension, Retiree Health vs AA
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, July 6, 2012. NegotiationsAs reported earlier, AA and APFA made some progress at the negotiating table…
Read More7.06.12 – APFA Met with Company to Seek Improvements to the Term Sheet
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline update for Friday, July 6, 2012. APFA met with the company this week in an effort to seek…
Read More7.04.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations, Bankruptcy, Ballots, Lobby Day
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, July 4, 2012. NegotiationsToday APFA and management met in the DFW area for a second…
Read More6.30.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, CrewLounge, Betty Ong Recreation Center
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 30, 2012. Bankruptcy UpdateAs we reported Wednesday, APA agreed to send out AA’s last…
Read More6.27.12 – (LAA) – Letter from APFA National President Regarding BOD’s Voting to Support Sending Management’s LBFO as TA to Pilots for a Vote
This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Special Hotline Update. Today is June 27, 2012. Today the APA Board of Directors voted 9-7 in support of sending management’s Last…
Read More6.25.12 – (LAA) – APFA Continues to Examine the Deal Between APA and Management
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Monday, June 25, 2012. APFA and the Company have been in contact with each other regarding negotiations and…
Read More6.26.12 – (LAA) – APFA and Management Schedule Negotiating Dates
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for June 26, 2012 Today, APFA and management scheduled negotiating dates for next week. APFA will meet…
Read More6.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Bankruptcy Update
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for Friday, June 22, 2012. AA Bankruptcy UpdateLate yesterday afternoon, Judge Lane agreed to delay the announcing of…
Read More6.21.12 – (LAA) – Judge Delays Decision
APFA Special Hotline – June 21, 2012 – Judge Delays Decision This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, June 21, 2012. Based on…
Read More6.16.12 – (LAA) – AMR Bankruptcy, APA and TWU Mediating Negotiations Conclude with No Agreements, Potential Pension Freeze, Mandatory Food Service Training, Bid Sheets, Hybrid Relief Selections, 737 Staffing
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Update for the Week Ending June 16, 2012. Have a question or a comment about AMR’s Bankruptcy? For “Proof of…
Read More6.09.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, AA’s Cascade Plan, Possible Hurdles to Merger
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending Saturday, June 9, 2012. Bankruptcy Update Labor stands strong in its commitment to our members…
Read More6.06.12 – (LAA) – BOS, IOR, and STL Vice Chair Election
BOS, IOR and STL Vice Chair Election 6.06.12 This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, June 6, 2012 was the deadline to submit a Willingness-to-Serve…
Read More6.01.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy, Talks with AA Break Off
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending June 1, 2012. Bankruptcy Today, mediated talks between AA and APFA broke off in New…
Read More5.26.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claim, EC Meeting, Bagtag Insert, Memorial Day Weekend
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with the APFA Hotline for the week ending May 26, 2012. Bankruptcy Hearings Update This week, we saw the conclusion of AA’s 1113…
Read More5.22.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Hotline, Twitter Transcript from Company’s Rebuttal Case
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 22, 2012. Tuesday saw the continuance of the company’s rebuttal case in the 1113 hearings in…
Read More5.19.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Court Live Tweets
APFA Live Tweets From Day 3 – NY Bankruptcy Court This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 19, 2012. Friday was day three…
Read More5.17.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court
APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – Day 2 – May 17, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for May 17, 2012. Below…
Read More5.16.12 – (LAA) – Live Tweets from Bankruptcy Court
APFA Live Tweets From Bankruptcy Court – May 16, 2012 This is Leslie Mayo, APFA National Communications Coordinator with a Bankruptcy Hotline update for Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Wednesday was…
Read More5.12.12 – (LAA) – Three Unions will Present Their Cases to Preserve Our Current Bargaining Agreements
This is Leslie Mayo with a Hotline update for the week ending May 12, 2012. Beginning Monday, May 14, 2012, each of American Airlines’ three unions will present their cases…
Read More5.10.12 – (LAA) – Last Chance to Vote Online for No Confidence
APFA Hotline Update – 5:00 pm Central – Last Chance to Vote Online for *No Confidence* in AA Management’s Business Plan Petition – May 10, 2012 The online Petition will…
Read More5.09.12 – (LAA) – AA’s Big-Delay Announcement, Petition of No Confidence
May 9, 2012 – Bidding Delay – *No Confidence* Petition – Picketing Details This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Wednesday, May 9, 2012. AA’s Big Bid-Delay…
Read More5.21.12 – (LAA) – Proof of Claims Notice
APFA Hotline – Proof of Claims Notice You may have received a packet from a company that is processing claims against American Airlines. This packet includes a form known as…
Read More5.08.12 – (LAA) – No Confidence Petition
APFA Hotline Update – Sign The Petition and Rally On Friday! This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an APFA Hotline Update for Tuesday, May 8, 2012. No Confidence…
Read More5.04.12 – (LAA) – Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors
This is Leslie Mayo with the APFA Hotline for Friday, May 4, 2012. Open Letter to AMR Board of Directors in Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News and the Ft.…
Read More4.27.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks
APFA Hotline – 1113 Update and Holly Hegeman Speaks Today is Friday, April 27, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update including information on the 1113 hearings…
Read More4.26.12 – (LAA) – NY Bankruptcy Hearings
APFA HOTLINE UPDATE This is Leslie Mayo with an APFA Hotline Update for Thursday, April 26, 2012. NY BANKRUPTCY HEARINGS We are aware that many of you are anxious for…
Read More4.23.12 – (LAA) – Justice for AAmerican Workers System Wide Picketing Update
APFA Special HotLine Update Justice for AAmerican Workers – System Wide Picketing Update Monday April 23, 2012 Today the workers of American Airlines stood together and made our voices heard…
Read More4.20.12 – (LAA) – AA Management Will Begin Presenting Their 1113 Case Before Bankruptcy Court
Today is Friday, April 20, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with a Special APFA Hotline update. On Monday, April 23, AA management will begin presenting their 1113 case before the…
Read More4.14.12 – (LAA) – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details
APFA Hotline – Joint Union Statement and Picketing Details Today is Saturday, April 14, 2012. This is Leslie Mayo with this week’s APFA Hotline. “AA’s propaganda machine is in full…
Read More4.11.12 – (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…
Read More4.05.12 – (LAA) – First Day of Hearings on 1113 Motion, Key Dates Recap, AFA-Eagle Picketing Events
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Thursday, April 5, 2012 SAVE THE DATE [email protected] April 23rd marks the first day of hearings on the 1113 motion and is also the…
Read More4.04.12 – (LAA) – Reserves, Misconnection, Illegality, Cancellation (MIC), Clarification to Article 9.P.2 and Appendix I, 9.P.2,Commuter Policy
Special Hotline Update Special Hotline Update for April 4, 2012 Our members have done a commendable job of taking care of passengers and each other in the wake of the…
Read More4.02.12 – (LAA) – Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed
Stipulation and Scheduling Order Signed Today Judge Lane signed the stipulation and scheduling order for the 1113 motion. The key dates and deadlines identified in the order are as follows:…
Read More3.30.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Executive Bonuses, Picketing Event, EAP, National Coordinator Announcements, Division Reps
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The court held a scheduling conference on Thursday, March 29, concerning the motions filed by the company to reject all of its collective bargaining agreements. The parties…
Read More3.28.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Motion Filing
WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Following filing of an 1113 motion, the judge will schedule a hearing to hear evidence and arguments from the Company and the Unions related mainly to the…
Read More3.27.12 – (LAA) – AMR Files 1113 Motion, TWU Protest in Miami
AMR files 1113 motion We learned last week that an 1113 motion was imminent, but have suspected for months that AMR would go this way. Horton’s outright refusal to consider…
Read More3.26.12 – (LAA) – Court Orders Formation of “Retiree Committee”
Court orders formation of “Retiree Committee” On Friday, March 23, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order regarding the formation of a “Retiree Committee” concerning medical benefits for currently retired American…
Read More3.23.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations update, Updated Term Sheet, UHC Claims update, UA Non-Rev Listing Update, National Coordinator Announcement, Professional Standards
For the week ending Friday, March 23, 2012 We know everyone is feeling angry and frustrated by the Company’s complete lack of respect for Flight Attendants both before and during…
Read More3.22.12 – (LAA) – AA Announces Intent to File Section 1113 Motion
AA announces intent to file Section 1113 motion During a Bankruptcy Court hearing this afternoon, AMR’s attorneys announced that the Company will file a Section 1113 motion next week unless…
Read More3.16.12 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Legislative Update, LHR, United Non-Rev Listing, National Coordinator Announcement, Human Trafficking Awareness Training, ITF Member Support Action
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] This week APFA negotiators met with the company and NMB in continued discussions relating to the Company’s APFA 1113 Term Sheet. The APFA made a proposal to…
Read More3.14.12 – (LAA) – 1113 Terms Sheet Discussions, Firing of Gailen David
The 1113 Terms Sheet discussions with NMB and the Company resumed yesterday afternoon at F/U. The discussions yesterday centered on Retiree Medical. Yesterday, was the first day of our scheduled…
Read More3.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Asks the NMB to Recomment Final and Binding Arbitration to Resolve Collective Bargaining Dispute
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] In the following letter APFA asked the National Mediation Board to recommend to the parties final and binding arbitration to resolve the collective bargaining dispute. APA and…
Read More3.08.12 – (LAA) – Hard Freeze of Pensions
Hard Freeze Follow Up Hotline This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…
Read More3.07.12 – (LAA) – Company Announces Pension “Hard Freeze”
Bankruptcy Update March 7, 2012 This morning the company notified the APFA of an update to their term sheet. The company changed their proposal from terminating the pensions to a…
Read More3.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
Bankruptcy Update March 3, 2012 In yesterday’s Negotiations Update American criticizes APFA for “opting” to attend an annual Board of Directors meeting and being insufficiently committed to reaching a consensual…
Read More3.01.12 – (LAA) – APFA’s Attorneys Appear in Bankruptcy Court, National Coordinator Nominations, Division Representative Nominations, Professional Standards,
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE APFA’s attorneys appeared in the Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan today at a hearing on the company’s motions to spend tens of millions of dollars on additional consultants. APFA…
Read More2.28.12 – (LAA) – AA Releases Statement of Financial Affairs, Ad Hoc Update
American Airlines continues to make its commitment to busting organized labor on its property crystal clear. Yesterday, the airline’s parent company revealed in its Statement of Financial Affairs an expenditure…
Read More2.26.12 – (LAA) – AA Rejects APFA’s Early-Out Proposal
Bankruptcy Update APFA learned of AA’s rejecting our early-out proposal as most of you did via a late in the day update on the company’s restructuring related website. When last…
Read More2.24.12 – (LAA) – Message from Newly Elected National Officers, National Officer Runoff Election Results
A Message from the Newly Elected National Officers To the APFA Membership: Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Union. While the past few months have been…
Read More2.23.12 – (LAA) – National Run-Off Election Ballots Due, Presidential Debate, TWU Protest
FROM THE BALLOT COMMITTEE ACTION REQUIRED [email protected] Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote! The National Officer Run-off election ballots must be cast by 10:00 CT on February…
Read More2.22.12 – (LAA) – 500 Furloughs Mitigated, National Officer Ballots Mailed, Presidential Debate
500 Furloughs Mitigated NO FURLOUGHS Following a preliminary review of the Overage Leave, Modified Partnership Flying and Travel Separation Program ballots the company has agreed they will be able to…
Read More2.21.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
For Tuesday February 21, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Negotiations with the company continued through the weekend. The discussions centered on the scheduling portions of the company’s Term Sheet. Roy Everett has…
Read More2.18.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bids Close Early, Vacation Bidding, FAs are Reminded to Maintain an Updated Manual
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier this week the APFA Negotiating Team including our airline economist, Dan Akins, met with American. During the meeting Dan described a number of concerns he had about…
Read More2.17.12 – (LAA) – BOD Special Meeting for Full Briefing on 1113 Negotiations, Bankruptcy Update, Early Out Proposal, Overage Leaves, Presidential Debate
FROM THE HOTEL DEPARTMENT [email protected] The Hotel Department update included in today’s Hotline was a followup on the information included in a message sent last week regarding MIA long layovers.…
Read More2.15.12 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal
Earlier today, APFA presented a proposal to the company that provides a blueprint for moving our aging workforce into retirement as a way to save money and mitigate the company’s…
Read More2.13.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest
VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST Event Details: Tuesday February 14, 2012 1100-1400 CT DFW Terminal D, Upper Level Employees of American Airlines, including those represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants…
Read More2.10.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest, Overage Leaves
For the week ending Friday February 10, 2012 VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST The AFA and the CWA are the latest to join our protest next Tuesday, February 14. They along with…
Read More2.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Table Team Began Meeting with NMB
Bankruptcy Update February 9, 2012 The APFA Negotiating Table Team began today’s meeting with the National Mediation Board (NMB). “Later in the day, the session included the company where the…
Read More2.07.12 – (LAA) – Overage Leaves, Modified Partnership Flying, 5 and 10 year Travel Seperation Program
Tuesday February 7, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] As reported earlier the company currently has an overage of 500 Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, as a result the company will be…
Read More2.05.12 – (LAA) – American Announced Voluntary Options to Manage Overage
February 5, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] This week American announced that they would be opening voluntary options to help manage a current overage of 500 Flight Attendants. This…
Read More2.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankurptcy Update
February 3, 2012 It is important to remember that the company’s ridiculous proposal from Wednesday is merely an opening salvo. Of course, they would like for this term sheet to…
Read More2.02.12 – (LAA) – Ed Show Postponed
Ed Show Postponed The Ed Show informed us that we would be bumped from tonight’s show. The Susan G Komen story took precedence. We are working with the Producers on…
Read More2.01.12 – (LAA) – Headcount Reduction, Term Sheet Proposed by Company
February 1, 2012 Following the meetings with management today, we can now confirm the following information: As you read this information, please keep in mind the Negotiating Team expected this…
Read More1.31.12 – (LAA) – AMR Management to Issue Its Initial Proposal for Reorganizating Contracts
January 31, 2012 Dear APFA Members, We are standing on the precipice of a very stressful and tumultuous time in this bankruptcy. Tomorrow, AMR management will issue its initial proposal…
Read More1.30.12 – (LAA) – Procedures a Debtor Must Follow to Modify a CBA
Hotline Update January 30, 2012 This week will hold the most significant developments in the AMR bankruptcy case since the November 29th filing. According to the company, we will see…
Read More1.29.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Hotel Department Update, National Officer Run-off Election Ballots Mailed
Hotline Update January 29, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE On Friday – the second monthly Omnibus hearing of the bankruptcy, when the court hears all motions filed earlier in the month –…
Read More1.27.12 – (LAA) – APFA Presidential Debate, AD Hoc WTS, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Make up HISEND, MIC, EC Meeting
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 27, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Boston Bankruptcy Information Base Visit Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 Over the coming…
Read More1.26.12 – (LAA) APFA Remains Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2012 CONTACT: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless,…
Read More1.25.12 – (LAA) – First Responder Workplace Fairness Act, NMB Notified Untions of Meeting Scheduled with American
CONGRESSWOMAN MAZIE HIRONO (D-HI) INTRODUCES AIRLINE FIRST RESPONDER WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT For Immediate Release January 25, 2012 Contact: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless, TX) APFA and members of the…
Read More1.23.12 – (LAA) – Presidential Debate Posted
APFA Presidential Debate Posted January 23, 2012 Today, January 23, 2012, the APFA sponsored the Presidential Debate between Liz Geiss and Laura Glading. APFA members may view the debate, in…
Read More1.20.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Run-Off Election Ballots, AD Hoc WTS, Reserve Tentative Agreement, Article 10/Reserve TA, EC Meeting
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 20, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier today APFA bankruptcy counsel filed our first two objections in the case. The first objection was against…
Read More1.19.12 – (LAA) – APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions
APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions Laura Glading Vows to Hold Management Responsible For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 January 19, 2012 (Euless, TX) –…
Read More1.18.12 – (LAA) – National Officer Ballot Count
Hotline Update BOS Meeting Scheduled The Bankruptcy Information Meeting for BOS/BOSI has been scheduled: Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 —– Meetings are open to all…
Read More1.15.12 – (LAA) – Partnership Between US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corportation and APFA
Hotline Update January 15, 2012 Last week you read about a historic partnership between the US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and this union. On Friday APFA president Laura Glading…
Read More1.13.12 – (LAA) – Assessing Bids for AMR, Cabin ASAP Program, Vacation Accrual Posted, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday January 13, 2012 This week, I spoke with well-known and respected aviation reporter Ted Reed with TheStreet.com. Mr Reed published the article “AMR…
Read More1.12.12 – (LAA) – NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations, APFA and PBGC Call on AA to Honor Pensions
Hotline Update – January 12, 2012 NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations Today, the National Mediation Board convened a meeting of APFA, APA, TWU and American Airlines to discuss…
Read More1.10.12 – (LAA) – AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR, Bankruptcy Update
Hotline Update January 10, 2012 AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR American announced yesterday that New Delhi flights will end on March 1, 2012 and Burbank service will stop on February…
Read More1.06.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed, Seat Belt Fines, Obama Appoints 3 to NLRB
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 6, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE APFA President Laura Glading continues to meet or conference weekly with the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee along with Rob…
Read More1.03.12 – (LAA) – SFO Base Visit, Bankrupty Information Base Visits, Retirement Base Visits
Hotline Update SFO Base Vist Scheduled The SFO Base Meeting has been scheduled: Tuesday January 17 – SFO Embassy Suites SFO – South 1000-1300 —– Below are the Bankruptcy Information…
Read More1.02.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bankruptcy Info Base Visits, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed
Hotline Update January 2, 2012 Friday’s Bankruptcy Update ended with the following message – “the value of the Flight Attendants’ morale is priceless.” We all know it’s true but surprisingly,…
Read More12.30.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, December 30, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE In yesterday’s Hotline we mentioned that the Company’s business plan will be the centerpiece of this bankruptcy. It…
Read More12.29.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Retention of the Jefferies Group
As I have stated in previous Hotlines, APFA is devoting all of its resources to defend our contract during this bankruptcy; to that end we have assembled a team of…
Read More12.28.11 – (LAA) – Base Visits at MIA and LAX
Dates have been scheduled for the Base Visits at MIA and LAX. MIA January 9, 2012 [Monday] Location: MIAMI INTL AIRPORT HOTEL Time: 1100-1400 LAX January 16, 2012 [Monday] Location:…
Read More12.23.11 – (LAA) – Message from the President, Bankruptcy Update, Retirement Briefings, Fatigue, Ballot Committee Update
December 23, 2011 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, This year has been one of the most difficult we have faced together. We have weathered natural disasters, a continued cloud of economic…
Read More12.21.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update December 21, 2011 Today’s first Bankruptcy Informational Base Visit in NYC went extremely well. Flight Attendants from all seniority levels attended. The meeting is packed full of information…
Read More12.16.11 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Base Visits, 2012 Benefits Verification, Hybrid Relief Lines
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday December 16, 2011 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Over the coming weeks, we will be visiting the bases to provide you with information about bankruptcy. We…
Read More12.15.11 – (LAA) – Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Meeting, Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update – December 15, 2011 Two weeks ago today I addressed the membership in the wake of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I told you how disappointed I was…
Read More12.15.11 – (LAA) – Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Meeting, Bankruptcy Base Visits
Hotline Update – December 15, 2011 Two weeks ago today I addressed the membership in the wake of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I told you how disappointed I was…
Read More12.14.11 – (LAA) – AMR’s Luxury Mansion
Hotline Update – December 14, 2011 We know that for years AMR executives have been lining their pockets with millions of dollars in bonuses. It was revealed just today that…
Read More12.13.11 – (LAA) – Honorable Sean H Lane Assigned to AMR Bankruptcy Proceedings
Hotline Update – December 13, 2011 The judge assigned to AMR’s bankruptcy proceedings is the Honorable Sean H. Lane. Judge Lane was sworn in as a United States Bankruptcy Judge…
Read More12.12.11 – (LAA) – Sick Time Rumors
Hotline Update – December 12, 2011 Today’s hotline will hopefully clear up a rumor that seems to have gone system wide. Rumor: American is taking away our sick time! The…
Read More12.11.11 – (LAA) – APFA Ramping Up Presence in Washington DC to Advance the Legislative and Regulatory Issues that Affect Flight Attendants
Hotline – December 11, 2011 You may recall meeting our Legislative Affairs Rep. Julie Frederick during this summer’s base visits. Julie and I, along with our team from O’Neill and…
Read More12.10.11 – (LAA) – Introduction to Jeffrey R Freund of Bredhoff and Kaiser
Hotline Update – December 10, 2011 Earlier this week we named the law firms that will represent APFA during bankruptcy — Guerrieri, Clayman, Bartos & Parcelli, P.C. and Bredhoff &…
Read More12.09.11 – (LAA) – Self Care Document Posted on the Bankruptcy Information and EAP Pages of APFA Website
Hotline Update – December 9, 2011 The next meeting of the Creditors’ Committee is scheduled for December 15th in New York. The APFA Board of Directors will be in DFW…
Read More12.08.11 – (LAA) – Collective Bargaining Agreement in Bankruptcy
Hotline Update – December 8, 2011 There has been some confusion regarding what happens when the company wants to alter or terminate the Collective Bargaining Agreement in bankruptcy. Here is…
Read More12.07.11 – (LAA) – AMR is the “Debtor-in-Possession” in These Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings
Hotline Update – December 7, 2011 In Monday’s Hotline message, we announced the appointment of APFA, APA and TWU (among other entities) to posts on the Committee of Unsecured Creditors’…
Read More12.06.11 – (LAA) – APFA President Laura Glading and Counsel are Currently Interviewing Financial Advisor Firms in NY
Hotline Update – December 6, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading and counsel are currently interviewing financial advisor firms in NY. As we await the outcome of these interviews, with this…
Read More12.05.11 – (LAA) – U.S. Trustee Announces Members of Committee of Unsecured Creditors
Hotline Update – December 5, 2011 The U.S. Trustee just announced members of Committee of Unsecured Creditors today – APFA is on along with APA and TWU and six others…
Read More12.04.11 – (LAA) – When Will AA Emerge from Bankruptcy, Women’s Leadership in Unions
Hotline Update for Sunday December 4, 2011 We’ve received questions regarding when AA will emerge from bankruptcy. American has stated that it will most likely remain in bankruptcy for 12-18…
Read More12.03.11 – (LAA) – Question Regarding Travel Benefits, Pensions, Retiree Medical
Hotline Update – Saturday December 3, 2011 This is APFA Communications Coordinator Jeff Pharr with the hotline update for Saturday December 3, 2011. APFA President Laura Glading is preparing for…
Read More12.02.11 – (LAA) – Message from the APFA President Regarding Bankruptcy
Hotline Update for Friday December 2, 2011 Almost four days have passed since the announcement, and we can expect that with each day will come new rumors and speculation. I…
Read More12.01.11 – (LAA) – Transcript of Glading Video Message to MEmbership Regarding AA’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Hotline Update – December 1, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading released a video message to the Membership today. Today’s Hot line message is a transcription of that video—– I’m Laura…
Read More11.30.11 – (LAA) – American Was in Court for the First Day of Bankruptcy Hearings, Skyword Express
Hotline Update – November 30, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading with a Hotline Update for Wednesday November 30, 2011. APFA was represented by counsel yesterday in NY…
Read More11.29.11 – (LAA) – AMR Corporation and All its Related Corporate Entities Filed a Petition Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
Special Hotline Update – November 29, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading. This is a very tough day for everyone. We’ve hit the ground running since early this morning.…
Read More11.23.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations, National Officer WTS, ELOA, EC Meeting, Delta Representational Election Interference, Benefits Verification, Uniform Points, Office Closure
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Wednesday, November 23, 2011. NEGOTIATIONS [email protected] Many Flight Attendants have contacted APFA headquarters requesting an update on the progress of FA negotiations. Negotiations are…
Read More11.18.11 – (LAA) – Remember November, Negotiations, STL Vice Chairperson Elections Results, National Officer WTS, ELOA, Benefits Verification, United Healthcare Lawsuit Settlement, Uniform Points
Remember November Today, November 18th, we pay homage to our fellow Flight Attendants who stood against corporate tyranny and staged the most successful strike in airline history. To all of…
Read More11.11.11 – (LAA) – Flight 587 Memorial/Anniversary, FA Leave Options, Benefits Verification, National Officer WTS, STL Ballots, Qantas Day of Action, Uniform Points, Layover Safety
Weekly Hotline For the week ending November 11, 2011 FLIGHT 587 MEMORIAL/ANNIVERSARY Saturday, November 12 will mark the 10th anniversary of the demise of Flight 587. There will be a…
Read More11.04.11 – (LAA) – OCCU-Fly Wall Street, National Officer WTS, STL Ballots, Qantas Update, FA Leave Options, IFAHCC, Nick Aaronson, ASAP via WBAT, Low-Time Flyers, Fall Back, RDUI Retirement Briefing, Sky Ball
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday November 4, 2011 OCCU-FLY WALL STREET As Flight Attendants, we never forget our history.†And each year on November 18th we remember…
Read More10.28.11 – (LAA) – Benefit Enrollment, Dear Colleague Letter, Low-Time Flyers, AA and TWU Reach TA, RDUI Retirement Briefing, RDU, Pink Links
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 28, 2011 HEALTH DEPARTMENT [email protected] —ONLY 3 DAYS REMAIN FOR 2012 BENEFIT ENROLLMENT— Open enrollment for 2012 benefits is available on JetNet…
Read More10.21.11 – (LAA) – International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Accepted APFA’s Petition for Membership this Week, Pink Links, Benefit Enrollment, Manual Updates, ORD RDUI Retirement Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 21, 2011 WE’RE IN! The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) accepted APFA’s petition for membership this week. The ITF is an organization…
Read More10.14.11 – (LAA) – President’s Remarks at Fall BOD Meeting, Occupy Wall Street, AA Plans Capacity Cuts, November Bidsheets, SFO Pilot Base Closure, Benefit Enrollment, Make-up Reminder, Bid Leaves, Golden Wings, Sky Ball, ORD RDUI Retirment Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 14, 2011 APFA PRESIDENT Below is an excerpt from APFA President Laura Glading’s opening remarks at this week’s APFA Fall Board of…
Read More10.07.11 – (LAA) – Message from APFA President, Flight 191 Memorial, 2012 Benefit Enrollment, Golden Wings, PLOA, S80 QUAL Drop, BOD Fall Meeting, Sky Ball, ORD Retirement Briefing
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday October 7, 2011 MESSAGE FROM APFA PRESIDENT LAURA GLADING Earlier this week, APFA President Laura Glading issued a hotline message stating in part,…
Read More10.04.11 – (LAA) – AMR Stock Loses Significant Value During Trading
October 4, 2011 This is APFA President Laura Glading. Everyone is aware of the extraordinary market volatility that currently exists in our industry as in many others. Yesterday was a…
Read More9.30.11 – (LAA) – Skyword Express, Flight Attendant Coalition, PLOA, S80 Qual Drop, Upcoming Elections, Benefit Enrollment, PVD, Sky Ball, ORD Retirment Briefing, Mind Your Belongings, BOD Meeting
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 30, 2011 SKYWORD EXPRESS The Fall 2011 State of the Union Skyword Express was mailed to all Flight Attendants this…
Read More9.23.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, PLOA, Sky Ball, Government Affairs Update, RDUI and STL WTS, Mexico Layover Safety, SFO Retirement Briefing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 23, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] APFA is aware of the rumors and published reports related to AMR’s financial outlook. Be…
Read More9.16.11 – (LAA) – 9/11, DHS, Sky Ball, RDUI and STL WTS, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 16, 2011 AMERICA REMEMBERS Beautiful tributes were held around the nation last weekend to honor those killed on September 11,…
Read More9.09.11 – (LAA) – We Remember 9/11
APFA Special Weekly Hotline We Remember Friday September 9, 2011 Dear Flight Attendants, Though it is difficult to believe, ten years have passed since the horrendous terrorist attacks of September…
Read More9.02.11 – (LAA) – (LAA) – 9/11 Wristbands, SFOI Closes, Turn Down, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, The Space Between, Wounded Warrior Chairty Golf Tournament, RDUI STL WTS, Worst Governor Ever, Upcoming Retirement Briefings, Labor Day Office Closure
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday September 2, 2011 9/11 WRISTBANDS APFA has teamed up with United AFA to produce a limited quantity of 9/11 Remembrance Wristbands.…
Read More8.26.11 – (LAA) – APFA State of the Union, Hurricane Irene, WTS for RDUI VC and STL VC, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Chairty Golf Tournament, Verizon Ends Strike, ALSA, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday August 26, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION APFA President Laura Glading wrapped up the State of the Union Base Visits this…
Read More8.12.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings, Picketing for FAA Reauthorization, Verizon Workers on Strike, Manual Revisions, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Tournament, PSA Strike Vote, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement B
Weekly Hotline for Friday August 12, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION MEETINGS APFA continues to receive positive feedback from Flight Attendants at the base visits. The meetings are an informative…
Read More8.19.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings, 9/11 Memorial Activities, WARR 2011, Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Tournament, Worst Governor Ever, Retirement Briefings
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday August 19, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION MEETINGS APFA wraps up the meetings next week with return visits to ORD and…
Read More8.05.11 – (LAA) – Congress Reaches Compromise to End Government Shutdown, Frontier FAs Agree to Terms of CBA, Manual Audits, Extreme Heat at Recurrent Training, IOD Provider Changes, Improvements to Makeup Procedures, Retirement Briefings, Traffic Increas
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, August 5, 2011 CONGRESS REACHES COMPROMISE – FOR NOW A bipartisan compromise was reached between the House of Representatives and the Senate to…
Read More7.29.11 – (LAA) – Recall Deadline, Glading Calls on Congress to End Government Shutdown, Layover Banking Safety, IOD Provider Changes, Improvements to Makeup Procedures, APFA App, JFK-HND Route Suspended, Delta Profits Announced, State of the Union Meetin
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, July 29, 2011 RECALL DEADLINE Today, Friday, July 29 is the last day for the next 100 Flight Attendants on the recall list…
Read More7.22.11 – (LAA) – Flyer App, Recall Notices Mailed, Make Up Procedures Get a Facelift, New Fleet, Other Airlines Announce Profits, APFA PAC, Hot Cabin Temperatures, State of the Union Meetings
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, July 22, 2011 WE’VE GOT AN APP FOR THAT! APFA is pleased to announce the release of the APFA iPhone and iPad app.…
Read More7.20.11 – (LAA) – Statement from Laura Glading – President, APFA – Regarding American Airline’s Announcement of Historic Airplane Purchase
APFA SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE 7.20.11 Statement from Laura Glading – President, APFA – regarding American Airline’s announcement of historic airplane purchase: This morning, American Airlines management announced that the company…
Read More7.18.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Meetings
SPECIAL HOTLINE UPDATE State of the Union Meetings Are you tired of the rumors, the innuendo and the secretive whispers behind the galley curtain? The leadership at APFA certainly is!…
Read More7.15.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, PVD Survey, 2011 Recall Update, Hot Cabins, APFA Supports APSA-CWA, Virgin Pilots Call Off Strike, TWA Flight 800
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 15, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION BASE VISITS We continue to receive positive feedback from Flight Attendants attending the State…
Read More7.11.11 – (LAA) – 2011 Recall Update, STL State of the Union Update
Hotline Update Monday July 11, 2011 JULY 2011 RECALL UPDATE Recall notices will be sent the next 100 Flight Attendants on the Recall list on Monday, July 18, 2011 via…
Read More7.08.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union, PVD Survey
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 8, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION “I get it now. Thank you for coming, I’m even more confident in our…
Read More7.01.11 – (LAA) – Welcome Returning Furloughs, State of the Union Base Visits, PVD Survey, Departure Dependability Update, SMF Satellite, United-Continental-AFA, Headquarters Closed for Independence Day
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday July 1, 2011 WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to the returning furloughs reporting to base July 1 to DFW, MIA…
Read More6.24.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, Negotiations Update, Contract Talks Across the Industry, Departure Dependability Form, DOM Mutual Transfers, Virgin Atlantic Pilots Vote to Strike, UHC Lawsuit
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 24, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION – BASE VISITS – LOCATION UPDATE Beginning July 6, APFA President Laura Glading, Negotiating Team Members,…
Read More6.17.11 – (LAA) – State of the Union Base Visits, Departure Dependability, Paperless Cockpit, APFA Endorses Rep Hirono, Happy Birthday DCA, Cabin ASAP, UHC Lawsuit, FMLA
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 17, 2011 STATE OF THE UNION – BASE VISITS A Conversation with APFA Beginning July 6, APFA President Laura Glading, Negotiating Team…
Read More6.10.11 – (LAA) – Wings of Courage, Cabin Temperature, UHC Lawsuit, Retirement Briefings, FMLA Updates, FSA Grace Period Nearing an End, Industry News
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, June 10, 2011 “Wings of Courage” The Washington Park International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon will debut a new breed of rose…
Read More6.03.11 – (LAA) – FSA Grace Period Ending, Recalled FAs and Prefunding, Human Trafficking Legislation, Replacement Workers, Hiding Corporate Greed
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday June 3, 2011 “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.” – Denis Waitley,…
Read More5.27.11 – (LAA) – Flying Safely, Welcoming Furloughed FAs, Jumpseat Riders, iPhone and iPad Apps, New Legislation, Carry-on Bags, Hiding Corporate Greed, Memorial Day
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, May 27, 2011 Flying Safely The severe weather roaring across the country has resulted in a spike in Flight Attendant injuries.† Your safety…
Read More5.20.11 – (LAA) – AMR Board Picketing, Coalition of Flight Attendand Unions, iPhone and iPad App, Increased Competition, Alternative Screening Methods, Hiding Corporate Greed, DFW Reps in Ops, ORD Retirement Seminars
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, May 20, 2011. AMR BOARD PICKETING Though the cold and rainy day started at 0630 about 75 Flight Attendants left the comfort of…
Read More5.17.11 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Picket Annual AMR Stockholders Meeting
Call To Action Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18 at the Hyatt Regency Century City Los Angeles as we picket the annual AMR Stockholders Meeting to demonstrate to the…
Read More5.13.11 – (LAA) – AMR Shareholders Picketing, APFA Votes at AMR Shareholders Meeting, Hiding Corporate Greed, FAA Proposes Enhancements to Crew Training, Skyword Online, DFW Reps in Ops, ORD Retirement Seminars
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday May 13, 2011 “HOW DID YOU IMPACT THE EXPERIENCE?” So begins Denise Lynn’s e-mail to the Flight Attendants this week. Then…
Read More5.06.11 – (LAA) – Killing of Osama bin Laden, Negotiations Update, Face your Base Update, Retirement Seminars, SEC Sues over AMR BID
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday May 6, 1011 KILLING OF OSAMA bin LADEN Sunday brought news that we’ve waited to hear for almost 10 years. Osama bin Laden…
Read More4.29.11 – (LAA) – Face of Your Base, Tornados, Imagine No Workers, Retirement Seminars, Don’t Drop the Soap
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 29, 2011 FACE OF YOUR BASE Seriously? This campaign just transported us back 50 years to the days of girdles, weight-checks and…
Read More4.21.11 – (LAA) – Seeing Red Over Corporate Greed Picketing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Thursday 21, 2011 This week’s regular Hotline Update was sent on Monday. Therefore, we’ll use this hotline as an update on the…
Read More4.18.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment Against Executives, Picketing, Flying CDG
Weekly Hotline For the week beginning Monday April 18, 2011 GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY With the publication of APFA’s Full Indictment against AMR executives, the time has come for the…
Read More4.15.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen Friday April 15, 2011 Today, we announce the last three charges presented in APFA’s Indictment against…
Read More4.14.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Nine, Ten, and Eleven
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Nine, Ten, and Eleven Thursday April 14, 2011 The charges of corporate misdeeds against AMR executives are piling up, today…
Read More4.13.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Six, Seven, and Eight
Special HotLine Update APFA Indictment of AMR Executives – Charges Six, Seven, and Eight Wednesday April 13, 2011 Today, the mass of charges presented in APFA’s indictment against AMR’s top…
Read More4.12.11 – (LAA) – APFA Indictment of AMR Executives Chares Third, Fourth, and Fifth Count of Managerial Incompetence and Moral Contempt
Special HotLine Update There has been an outcry among the Flight Attendants to accelerate the release of the indictment against AMR executives, so starting today three charges of corporate misdeeds…
Read More4.11.11 – (LAA) – APFA Issues Indictment of AMR Executive Officers
APFA Special HotLine Update Monday April 11, 2011 In the Court of Public Opinion: APFA Issues Indictment of AMR Executive Officers This week APFA will be issuing an indictment charging…
Read More4.09.11 – (LAA) – Neogtiations Update
Negotiations Update Saturday April 9, 2011 As APFA President Laura Glading stated in her March 25 Hotline, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has given us every indication there would not…
Read More4.08.11 – (LAA) – Survey Regarding AA Management, Japan Earthquake, Senate to Stop GOP Attack on Union Organizing, We Are One
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 8, 2011 20APR11 On Wednesday April 20, the day 800 plus managers are scheduled to once again receive undeserved bonuses, picketing and…
Read More4.01.11 – (LAA) – Strike Sec 90s Call to Action, AA Management Survey, Negotiations Update, Japan Earthquake, Ohio Senate Eliminates Public Service Workers Right to Bargain, Sprint Customers, DCA-I Closes
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday April 1, 2011 THANK YOU We had a tremendous response to our “Strike Sec. 903” Call to Action this week. This was a…
Read More3.28.11 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Union Election Voting Rules
Urgent Call To Action! The House of Representatives has added a provision to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would force the National Mediation Board (NMB) to revert back to the…
Read More3.25.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Management Survey, YouTube Vido, We Are One, Japan Earthquake, Recurrent Training, AIRTRAN FAs Reach TA, Skyword Online
Weekly HotLine for the week ending Friday March 25, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE APFA President Laura Glading issued a hotline update yesterday on the status of our negotiations with American stating,…
Read More3.24.11 – (LAA) – Secial Update on Negotiations
APFA President Laura Glading Special Update on Negotiations Thursday March 24, 2011 We’ve been in negotiations with the company for almost three years without a contract. Our anger with the…
Read More3.18.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake, Recall Update, PLOA, Make Up and HISEND, Management Survey, Executive Bonuses
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, March 18, 2011 EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI UPDATE APFA is continuously working to ensure the safety and security of all Flight Attendants currently in or traveling…
Read More3.16.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake
Japan Update March 16, 2011 In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, a joint Operational Response Team has been formed composed of Flight, Flight Service, APA, APFA, SOC and…
Read More3.15.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake
Japan Update Tuesday March 15, 2011 As Japan continues to recover from the devastating aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, flights to and from the country have returned to regularly…
Read More3.11.11 – (LAA) – Japan Earthquake, Negotiations Update, Wisconsin Update, Recall Update, PLOA, UNICEF, Sprint Forward
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday March 11, 2011 EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI UPDATE All crew-members laying over in Japan and Hawaii have been accounted for and are safe. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected]…
Read More3.10.11 – (LAA) – Recall Update
Recall Update Thursday, March 10, 2011 [email protected] American Airlines is accelerating the recall of the next 55 most senior Flight Attendants on the furlough recall list.†Notices to these Flight Attendants…
Read More3.04.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, CO Ratifies TA, Skyword
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday March 4, 2011 FAACT: Since 2005, AA has lost over $4.2 Billion. Meantime, for that dismal performance, the executives were awarded…
Read More2.25.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Base Elections, Recall Update, Vacation Bidding, BOD Annual Convention, Wisconsin, MoveOn
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, February 25, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] As we further await to hear from the NMB, a survey has been posted on…
Read More2.24.11 – (LAA) – Management Survey
Membership Opinion Survey Posted How’s AA Management Doing? APFA receives feedback daily about the performance of AAís Top Executives. It’s time American hears directly from you. A survey has been…
Read More2.22.11 – (LAA) – APFA and American Jointly Conclude an Agreement to Accelerate the Return of Furloughed Members
Special Hotline Message from APFA President Laura Glading Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Dear APFA Member, Just this past week, APFA and American jointly concluded an agreement to accelerate the return…
Read More2.18.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Wisconsin, Recall Update, FAA Reauth Update, Vacation Bidding, Bids Close Early, Base Representative Elections
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE As reported earlier this week, at the request of the National Mediation Board (NMB), APFA President Laura Glading, along with members of the APFA Negotiating Team, traveled to…
Read More2.16.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update
Negotiations Update Wednesday, February 16, 2011 APFA President Laura Glading, along with other members of APFA’s Negotiating Team met with the three Board Members of the National Mediation Board Tuesday…
Read More2.11.11 – (LAA) – Negotiatons Update, Management Survey, Recalls, Bidding Reminder, FAA Reauth Revisit, Base Representative Elections
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, February 11, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The National Mediation Board has requested a meeting with APFA. APFA President Laura Glading will travel to…
Read More2.09.11 – (LAA) – Recall of 368 FAs Announced, Negotionless Update, FAA Reauth Revisit, Joining TWU on the Picket Line, Base Representative Elections, WTS, 4Q EC Meeting, Weather Closures
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update for Wednesday, February 9 2011. Late yesterday, American announced the recall of approximately 368 Flight Attendants. The…
Read More2.04.11 – (LAA) – Negotiationless Update, FAA Reath Revisit, Joining the TWU On the Picket Line, Base Rep Elections, 4Q EC Meeting, Weather Coniditions
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, February 4, 2011 NEGOTIATIONless UPDATE [email protected] American Airlines $1 million Super Bowl sponsorship is just another example of their ability to find money…
Read More1.28.11 – (LAA) Negotiations Update, Base Representative Elections, 4Q EC Meeting, WTS, Last 5 Days of the Month
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, January 28, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] As we await an answer from the National Mediation Board on our request for release, we want…
Read More1.21.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Foruth Quarter Earnings, Base Representational Elections, WTS, DFW Day in Opts, PVD Usage
Weekly Hotline for the week ending Friday, January 21, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The National Mediation Board has informed us that, at present, they are not acting on our request…
Read More1.14.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, WTS, Safety, Scheduling, Government Affairs, Office Closure, In Memoriam – Martha ORourke
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, January 14, 2011 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] Working All the Angles – A Juggling Act Whether it’s walking the halls of Congress,…
Read More1.12.11 – (LAA) – Special Negotiations Update – TALL TAALES Document
Special Negotiations Update January 12, 2011 [email protected] American Airlines is at it again – more smoke and mirrors. In their latest Negotiations Update they claim that “real money” is on…
Read More1.07.11 – (LAA) – Negotations End without an Agreement, Base Representational Elections, Continental Reaches TA, Recall Update, Human Trafficking
Weekly Hotline for the week ending, Friday, January 7, 2011 YOGI BERRA WAS RIGHT! [email protected] As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” Negotiations ended this week’s…
Read More1.06.11 – (LAA) – Negotiations End Without an Agreement
Special Negotiations Update This is APFA President Laura Glading with a special Hotline Update for Thursday, January 6, 2011. As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s deja vu all over again.”…
Read More12.31.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Begin Another Round of Bargaining, Human Trafficking, Day of Action, Recall Update, WTS, Manual Audit, Last 5 Days of the Month, Early Retirement
APFA Weekly HotLine Update for the week ending December 31, 2010 BACK TO THE TABLE [email protected] As a reminder, the APFA Negotiators will be returning to the table on January…
Read More12.24.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Day of Action, Recall Update, WTS, Disontinuation of LTCI, Uniform Points, British Airways and Iberia Expand Code Sharing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending December 24, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The APFA Negotiating Team is well prepared for its negotiation sessions with the Mediation Board (NMB)…
Read More12.21.10 – (LAA) – President’s Winter Skyword Article Published
This is DFW Flight Attendant Brenda McKenzie with a Special HotLine Update for Tuesday, December 21, 2010 APFA President, Laura Glading’s 2010 Winter Skyword article has been published in Skyword…
Read More12.17.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, FAAC Recommends How to Fix Industry, Recall Update, WTS, Discontinue Sale of LTCI, Smart Phone Travel App, Uniform Points
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending December 17, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] The APFA Negotiating Team met this week in preparation for its January 4-6 meeting with the…
Read More12.10.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Recall Update, WTS, FAA in LAX and MIA, Safety Department, LTCI, ORD Retirement Briefings, No Union Representation for Delta Gate and Ticket Agents
Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, December 10, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE [email protected] Last week’s Hotline reported that the National Mediation Board (NMB) had informed APFA not to expect bargaining…
Read More12.03.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations, AA Security Department Investigations, 3rdQ EC meeting, Retirement Representative Training, Recall Update, Body Scanners, Luggage Points, Manual Audits, WTS
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, December 3, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS Our meeting with the National Mediation Board’s Director of Mediated Services, Larry Gibbons is set for January…
Read More11.24.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Skyword Update, TWU Negotations, Recall Update, Duty Free Commissioin Checks, AIT Body ScannersAirplane Geeks Podcast, WTS, JFK and ORD Retirement Briefings, Delta Stock and Stores Workers Reject Union Representatio
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Wednesday, November 24, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Details are still being finalized for our meeting with National…
Read More11.19.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Remember Novementer, TSA Enhanced Screening Procedures, Recall Update, Southwest FAs Ratify Contract, Delta Baggage Workgroup Reject Union Representation, Happy Hour, JFK Retirement Briefing
APFA Weekly Hotline Update for the week ending Friday, November 19, 2010 NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Late yesterday, APFA President Laura Glading heard from the National Mediation Board (NMB). Director of Mediation…
Read More11.18.10 – (LAA) – 17th Anniversary of Strike Against AA
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator Jeff Pharr with a Special Hotline Update for Thursday, November 18, 2010. Today marks the 17th anniversary of our strike against American Airlines. This…
Read More11.12.10 – (LAA) Negotiations Update, APFA on Wall Street, Meeting of the AA Unions, FAA in ORD, AIT Body Scanner Update, Carry-on Assist, In Memorium of Flight 587
This is APFA Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly hotline update for Friday, November 12, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE We’ve received copies of hundreds of letters and e-mails sent to…
Read More11.05.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Delta Rejects Union Representation, CWA Wins Representation at Piedmont, Allegint Wants Union, Two Forms of ID, Calling in SK, DFW Reps in Ops, APFA Says No to AIT, WINGS
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday, November 5, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE After APFA President Laura Glading announced a Call to…
Read More10.29.10 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Tell the NMB Capwiz, Recall Update, New Passenger and Crew member Screening Procedures, Benefits Enrollment, Continental FAs Reject TA, FAA in SFO, AA Wins Battle for Domain Names
Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 29, 2010. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Earlier this week APFA President Laura Glading issued a…
Read More10.27.10 – (LAA) – Call to Action – Write the NMB
CALL TO ACTION Hello ñ†this is APFA President Laura Glading with a Call To Action Message this Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The Negotiating Team left the meeting with two of…
Read More10.22.10 – (LAA) – Negotations Update, Recall Update, FAA in NYC, 2011 Benefits Enrollment, Secure Flight Program, WINGS
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 22, 2010. Negotiations Update As reported earlier this week, APFA President Laura Glading and…
Read More10.19.10 – (LAA) – Glading Makes Presentation to NMB Regarding What Has Transpired Over the Past Two Years
This is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with a Special Hotline Update from Washington D.C for Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Earlier today, APFAís President Laura Glading and Negotiating Table…
Read More10.15.10 – (LAA) – Email Hotline Update, Negotiations Update, FA Recall Update, Transfer Update, Human Trafficking Update, SFO Downtown Hilton Strike, Midterm Elections, 2011 Benefits Enrollment, Delta Representation Election Update, Jetstar
APFA Weekly HotLine Update for the week ending Friday, October 15, 2010 Hello, this is APFA National Communications Coordinator, Jeff Pharr, with the Weekly Hotline Update for Friday, October 15,…
Read More10.08.10 – (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 – (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 More9.10.10 – (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 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 – (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 More8.13.10 – (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 More6.04.10 – (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 More5.24.10 – (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 – (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 – (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 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 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 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 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 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 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 – (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 More3.05.10 – (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 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 More2.19.10 – (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 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)…
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