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The 2024-2025 CQ program begins in April, and with it comes a new drill assessment called First Look. Your participation in First Look is completely voluntary.
Continue ReadingEffective January 1, 2024, American Airlines transitioned the administrative services for its spending accounts from Alight Smart-Choice Accounts to Fidelity Investments.
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Please join us on Tuesday, April 23, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT) for our virtual retirement seminar. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
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Recap Part II: Members are Making the Difference!; 2024 Labor Notes Conference: APFA’s Expanding Involvement Within the Labor Movement; Ad Hoc Election to the Executive Committee.
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On Monday March 18th, 2024, your APFA Leadership participated in the annual board training outlined in the APFA Policy Manual Section 4.B.6. Alexia Kulwiec from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Workers conducted the training.
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Last week, in conjunction with our status conference with the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, D.C., we held mediated negotiations with the Company on Tuesday, March 12, and Thursday, March 14.
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This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2024 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
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An update to iOS 17.4 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on March 21, 2024. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
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Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
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Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
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It is important to note that the Special Executive Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 will be in-person at the Westin Irving Convention Center. As a reminder, the Final Agenda for this special meeting is now available at APFA.org.
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A Special Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024. The Tentative Agenda for this special teleconference is now available at APFA.org.
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The 2024-25 Annual Vacation Bid Award is now final. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary > Show Detail. Your awarded vacation days are also viewable in FOS/DECS under HI10.
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On Wednesday, March 13th, your negotiating committee met with members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) to update them on the status of our bargaining for a fair contract at American Airlines.
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4Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 14, 2024 The Fourth Quarter 2023 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, February 22, 2024. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
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On February 15, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Topics included: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
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We would like to provide you with some updates to some of the Presidential Grievances filed by APFA. A Presidential Grievance is a dispute between APFA and the company involving any action of the company affecting all Flight Attendants.
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As Flight Attendants, we all play a vital role as first responders. Both your safety and well-being are of the utmost importance both to APFA and to the APFA EAP committee.
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Due to the Primary Vacation Award error that impacted the PHL base, the Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13, at 1200 (CT).
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The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind 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 #5.
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As PBS bidding opens for the April 2024 bid month, we want to provide some important bidding updates and reminders. The company recently communicated that a change was made to the Prefer/Avoid Aircraft properties.
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 am local time. The Sunshine Protection Act is a proposed United States federal law that would make daylight saving time permanent.
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The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 19-21, 2024, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
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As many of you know, there was an error in the Primary Vacation Award that impacted the PHL base. This error was uncovered by Flight Attendants and was immediately escalated to the company.
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With the election behind us, it’s time to move forward together and unite against management in our fight for the contract we’ve earned while defending our contractual rights and striving for a better, more equitable workplace for all.
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The virtual Financial Planning Seminar will be held today, from 11:00am – 1:00pm CT.
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Yesterday, March 6, 2024, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results. Here are the results by base
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2024 APFA National Officer Runoff Election Results Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Today, March 6, 2024, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the results of the 2024 APFA National Officer Runoff…
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Join us for a Flight Attendant-focused virtual Financial Planning Seminar tomorrow, March 7, from 11:00am – 1:00pm (CT). We’ll reveal some useful financial hacks for surviving your climb up the pay scale and preparing to leave in style when the time is right for you.
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Yesterday, Flight Attendants picketed on Wall Street, protesting the Company’s 2024 Investor Day. American Airlines, led by CEO Robert Isom, shamelessly peddled a narrative of prosperity while continuing its assault on its largest unionized workforce.
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The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.
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Sunday, March 3, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Wall Street During Company’s 2024 Investor Day While Languishing Under Wages…
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For your vote to count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by tomorrow, Friday, March 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CT).
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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.
Continue ReadingThe 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!
Continue ReadingOctober 2024 Bidding Timelines Sunday, September 1, 2024 In Solidarity,Jeff PetersenAPFA National Contract [email protected] McMillanAPFA National Scheduling [email protected]
Continue ReadingFriday, 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…
Continue ReadingSeptember 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.
Continue ReadingBeginning 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingVisit 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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
Continue ReadingYour APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its fourth and final virtual town hall tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.
Continue ReadingThe TA2024 section of the APFA website offers various calculators to help you determine your individual economic increases under the 2024 Tentative Agreement. Calculator options include Boarding Pay, Retro Pay, Wage Comparison, and 401(k).
Continue ReadingCoverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Continue ReadingCompany PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
Continue ReadingRetroactive Pay and Your 401(k); RHRA: Frequently Asked Questions; Base Visits and Virtual Town Hall Schedule; Virtual Town Halls 1-3 Now Available; TA Website and Voting Info
Continue ReadingIn this hotline: Frequently Asked Questions; Base Visit and Virtual Town Hall Schedule; Virtual Town Halls 1-3; More Tentative Agreement Information
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...
APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...