2012 Press Releases

APFA Welcomes Prospect of New Workplace Protections FAA, OSHA Propose Oversight of Aircraft Cabin Contact: Julie Frederick Tandy 817-437-8830 legislation@apfa.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EULESS, TX (November 30, 2012) – The Federal Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed new policies today to address flight attendant workplace safety. The proposed regulations will enforce…

Flight Attendant Union Coalition releases endorsement – 9.27.12

Flight Attendants to Get Expedited Airport Screening in 2nd Stage of Known Crewmember Program – 7.23.12

AA and Flight Attendant Talks Conclude Mediated Talks Break Off – No Deal Reached Between American Airlines and its Flight Attendants Media Contact: Leslie Mayo  pr@apfa.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (June 1, 2012) – Talks between the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines management broke off in New York late this afternoon…

American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Issues Direct Appeal to AMR Board of Directors – 05.03.12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2012Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 Patrick Hancock (817) 467-0737 Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal Proposed Early-Out Package Would Help AMR Emerge with Efficient Workforce FORT WORTH (2/15/12) – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers Union presented separate plans to American Airlines management today that provide a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2012 Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155   AA Unions & Employees Gather at DFW For a Large Valentine’s Day Protest At the Heart of the Matter: AA’s Outrageous Terms Released February 1 by AMR What:        APFA, TWU and AA Employee Protest Date:         Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Time:        …

Union President Wants Strong Biz Plan Ahead of AMR Section 1113 Proposal APFA President Laura Glading Calls for New Direction to Accompany Contract Negotiations Jan. 31, 2012 (Fort Worth) – Laura Glading, President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, issued a statement today in advance of a seminal moment in AMR’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.…

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, TX) – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants remains strongly committed to the passage of a clean FAA Reauthorization bill. A clean bill, by definition,…

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) – Laura Glading, President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), reacted to news today that American Airlines’ parent company failed to make its obligatory…

APFA and PBGC both Issue Press Releases Calling on AA to Honor Pensions APFA RELEASE: American Airlines Flight Attendants Echo PBGC’s Call for American Airlines to Honor Obligations and Retain Pension Benefits for Current Employees   US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Association of Professional Flight Attendants Cite Benefits to Company and Creditors of Saving…