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2.09.23 – Facts About Cabin LOSA

A company communication detailing the Cabin Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) for Flight Attendants was released earlier this week. The communication raised many questions.

2.09.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Begins at 11:00am CT

The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting begins today at 11:00am CT.

2.08.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Tomorrow, February 9, 2023

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting tomorrow, February 9th, from 11:00am until 12:00pm (CT).

2.08.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, February 23, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, February 23rd, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

2.07.23 – Ballots Mailed for 2023 Base Representative Elections

Ballots for the 2023 Base Representative Elections were mailed to the membership today, February 7, 2023, to the following bases: CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD and PHL.

2.04.23 – DFW Weather Event: A Message of Thanks

It was another challenging week as snow, sleet, and freezing rain impacted the DFW operation. As a result, Flight Attendants experienced sequence disruptions and long wait times to speak with crew tracking and the hotel/limo desk.

2.04.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Thursday, February 9, 2023

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 9th, from 11:00am until 12:00pm (CT).

2.03.23 – National Heart Health Awareness Month

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. American Heart Month raises awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and encourages healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Just under half of all adults in America have hypertension (HBP)/high blood pressure.

2.01.23 – March 2023 Bidding Timelines

March bidding timeline including CQ bidding, vacation, TTS, etc.

2.01.23 – February Recognitions

February is Black History Month, celebrating African American roles in our history and the achievements that continue to push our country to greatness.

1.30.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event

A winter weather event in the DFW area is expected to bring mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain and sleet, through 0600 CST on Wednesday, February 1st.

1.30.23 – Celebrating Black History Month: Join Your DEI Committee in Washington, D.C.

Join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee as we celebrate Black History Month in Washington, D.C. We will be in the terminal from 11:20 am-1:20 pm and then The National Museum of African American History & Culture.

1.30.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Now Open

The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 30th at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).

1.29.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention

The 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held on March 14 – 17, 2023, at the Westin Las Colinas.

1.27.23 – APFA Leadership on Capitol Hill- January 24, 2023

Julie, along with APFA Government Affairs Representatives Allie Malis and Lori Glattly, met with both the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Majority and Minority, as well as Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA).

1.25.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording- January 18, 2023

The January 18, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall recording is now available.

1.23.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues

APFA Press Release Monday, January 23, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues (Euless, TX) — On…

1.23.23 – Reminder! Systemwide Picket January 24th!

Systemwide Picketing on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time). Read for your base information.

1.21.23 – Changes to Departure Procedures

The company recently released a communication along with the 1Q23 Web-Based Training (WBT) about changes to departure procedures. Effective April 3rd, 2023, Gate Agents will close the aircraft door.

1.19.23 – Website Updates: New Live Polling Open, ‘On the Job’, and More!

Thursday, January 19, 2023 Website Updates, Live Polling, and Helpful Links The newly redesigned APFA website incorporates updates and changes to make the information you need easily accessible. To help…

1.19.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event On Tuesday, January 24th

APFA Press Advisory Thursday, January 19, 2023 Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, January 24th (Euless, TX) — On Tuesday,…

1.18.23 – 2023 Base Election Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives

Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Representatives. The NBC would like to thank all individuals who submitted a WTS for this year!

1.18.23 – February 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

The February 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Thursday, January 19.

1.18.23 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines

The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2023-24 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.

1.18.23 – January 2023 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will be held today, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT).

1.17.23 – CAT Member Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 The Contract ACTION Team Member only town hall will take place today, at 1:00 pm CST. As a reminder, a full membership town hall is scheduled for January 18th, at…

1.17.23 – Reminder! Tomorrow: APFA Negotiations Town Hall

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

1.17.23 – Final Reminder: Willingness-To-Serve Notification for Base Representative Elections

Willingness-to-Serve notifications must be electronically submitted to APFA by tomorrow, January 18, 2023, at 1000 (CT). Paper submissions will not be accepted. Please follow all instructions on the form to correctly submit your WTS.

1.17.23 – APFA EAP Peer Support Program

The APFA Employee Assistance, Professional Standards, and Critical Incident Response Team Program continues to evolve. We’d like to offer an update on the support and assistance available. A Peer Support Representative may be reached by calling the APFA EAP Helpline at (833) 214-2002, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

1.16.23 – Reminder! Tomorrow: CAT Member Negotiations Town Hall

Reminder! The Contract ACTION Team Member only town hall will take place tomorrow, January 17th, at 1:00 pm CST.

1.16.23 – Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today, we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights activist who promoted civil disobedience (nonviolence) methodology to effect change. Dr. King pointed out the inequalities of segregation while stopping short of calling for violent confrontation, allowing for a middle-of-the-road reformation of civil rights.

1.13.23 – StayWell Rx

StayWell Rx is a prescription discount program through CVS Caremark. You, your spouse, and dependents covered by American Airlines health insurance plans are eligible to participate in this program.

1.13.23 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee

The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) posted on the APFA website for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee, Place #1 and #2.

1.12.23 – Keep the Pressure On! January 24th Systemwide Picket!

Keep the Pressure On! Systemwide Picketing – Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time)

1.12.23 – 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow

The 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13th, at 1200 (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 18th at 1200 (CT).

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9.12.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Five-Year Contract

EULESS, TX– Today, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), ratified a new five-year contract, adding $4.2 billion of value to the existing Flight Attendant contract.

9.12.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Ratified

With 95% of eligible Flight Attendants voting, 87% of American Airlines Flight Attendants voted YES to ratify the 2024 agreement.

9.11.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Voting Closes Tomorrow, September 12, 2024, Noon CT

Voting Closes Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Noon CT. Need help casting your vote? The TA Call Center is open Wednesday, September 11, until 1700CT and will be open Thursday, September 12, from 0900 until Noon CT.

9.11.24 – 23 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001

23 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001 Wednesday, September 11, 2024 September 11, 2001, will forever hold a significant place in our hearts. It has been twenty-three…

9.10.24 – Save the Dates! Q2 2024 EC Meeting/2024 BOD Fall Meeting/Quarterly Membership Meeting

The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.

9.04.24 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): National Recovery Month

Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate health improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

9.04.24 – September 11th Remembrances- BOS and DCA Updates

Please see updates to the Boston, MA, and Washington, D.C. Remembrances below.

9.02.24 – Labor Day 2024

The push for increased union representation is gaining momentum, with the labor sector achieving more victories in recent years than in the past decade. An impressive 75% of private-sector organizing efforts from mid-2023 to mid-2024 have resulted in successful union wins!

9.01.24 – October 2024 Bidding Timelines

October 2024 Bidding Timelines Sunday, September 1, 2024 In Solidarity,Jeff PetersenAPFA National Contract [email protected] McMillanAPFA National Scheduling [email protected]

8.30.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #11: Questions From the Road Part III

Friday, August 30, 2024 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #11 Questions From the Road- Part III In this hotline: Frequently Asked Questions, including: Moving through the pay scale New Flex/Golden day…

8.30.24 – September 11th Remembrances- 2024

September 11, 2001 is a day forever etched in our memories. As we mark the 23rd anniversary, ceremonies nationwide will honor those who perished. We take this time to remember the victims, their families, and all those who continue to cope with loss.

8.22.24 – APFA Supplemental Insurance Update

Beginning September 1, 2024, all existing policies with American Public Life will be moving to a new carrier, Colonial Life. The primary driver for this change is another two years of guaranteed rates.

8.21.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Recording #4 from August 20, 2024

The APFA Negotiating Committee held its fourth and final virtual town hall yesterday, August 20, to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement. We discussed Snap-up Pay, Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), Hotel Penalty Pay, the Implementation Timeline

8.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Have You Voted? Online Voting is Now Open

Visit APFA.org and click the voting link and log in using your APFA credentials. This will direct you to a separate and secure voting site through our vendor, YesElections. Rest assured that your vote is completely secure and confidential.

8.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #4 Begins at 11:30 AM (CT)

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its fourth and final virtual town hall today from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM (CT) to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement. During this two-hour event, we will address frequently asked questions and provide updates

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