Posts Tagged ‘Government Affairs’
5.20.26 – Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Scrutinize FAA Minimum Crew Standards
APFA Immediately Challenges 787-9P Minimum Crew Staffing Changes; How Does This FAA Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Competitors?; Was the Boeing 787 ever certified with a live, full-scale evacuation?; How Does the Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Profession?
Read More3.27.26 – Pay TSA Now! Keep Aviation Secure
Click Here to contact your elected officials in Washington today. Demand that they do their job and keep us safe! End the standoff and fund the TSA immediately. To Congress and the White House: Pay TSA Now!
Read More3.14.26 – TSA Workers Remain Unpaid
The partial government shutdown continues as Congress remains divided on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers are considered essential workers and are required to work without pay.
Read More3.07.26 – Daylight Saving Time 2026: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 AM local time. As of early 2026, efforts to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change in the United States remain unresolved in Congress.
Read More2.28.26 – Preventing Midair Collisions – The ROTOR Act Should Have Passed
In response to the tragic yet preventable midair collision at DCA on January 29, 2025, APFA has been highly supportive of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) safety recommendations, which includes mandating collision-avoidance technology
Read More2.26.26 – Your Vote Matters in the 2026 Primaries!
Primary elections are underway! When and how are YOU voting? Voting in your state’s Democratic or Republican Primary election sets the stage for November’s General Election by determining which candidates will appear on the ballot.
Read More2.05.26 – FMLA: 33 Years of Access to Worker Health Protections
Today, we commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the passage of FMLA. This landmark law has protected Workers’ rights to take time off for family and medical reasons without risking their jobs or health insurance.
Read More1.14.26 – ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Survivor Denise Lockie Joins APFA to Stand Against FAA-Authorized Minimum Flight Attendant Crew Cuts
Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight that became known as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ and a dedicated aviation safety advocate, is joining with the APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit
Read More12.17.25 – U.S. House Representative Chuy García (D-IL-4) Addresses FAA Minimum Crew Reduction
On Tuesday, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation in his first appearance before Congress. The hearing, titled The State of American Aviation, allowed members of the subcommittee to question the Administrator
Read More12.02.25 – APFA Continues Efforts to Correct FAA Minimum Crew Reduction on Widebody Aircraft
APFA continues to engage with lawmakers to emphasize the serious safety risks associated with FAA-approved minimum crew levels that do not require a Flight Attendant at every widebody emergency exit door.
Read More10.23.25 – Federal Government Shutdown Entering Fourth Week
As we enter the 23rd day of the shutdown, now the second-longest in U.S. history, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are working without pay.
Read More10.13.25 – APFA Leads the Push for Stronger Minimum Crew Standards on Capitol Hill
APFA Representatives were on Capitol Hill last week meeting with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including those on the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, the Aviation Subcommittee, and the Aviation Safety Caucus.
Read More10.01.25 – Funding Lapse Results in Federal Government Shutdown
Congress and the White House have failed to fund the government, and as of today the federal government is now shut down. Flight Attendants work in a highly-regulated industry that depends on government workers being able to perform their job duties.
Read More8.20.25 – APFA Endorses the Safe Air on Airplanes Act; Joins U.S. Rep Frost for Roundtable Discussion
APFA strongly supports the Safe Air on Airplanes Act, reintroduced this week by Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), which would phase out the bleed air systems that currently exist on almost all commercial aircraft types.
Read More8.13.25 – Hot Cabin Report Form and National Academies Study on Aircraft Cabin Temperature
As Flight Attendants, we are responsible for keeping our passengers—and ourselves—safe. During the summer, aircraft systems like the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) may be overworked, and as a result, inoperative throughout summer flying.
Read More8.06.25 – Lawmakers Press FAA on Updated Standards after Evacuation of AA3023 – Take Action Today
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a landing gear fire during takeoff from Denver International Airport, prompting an aborted takeoff and emergency evacuation on the runway.
Read More7.28.25 – Safety First – One Flight Attendant Per Widebody Door
APFA continues to sound the alarm regarding the recently recertified 787-9P, which is now operated with a minimum crew of just seven (7) Flight Attendants. For the safety of passengers in an emergency evacuation, a Flight Attendant must be present
Read More3.08.25 – AFGE-TSA Collective Bargaining Rights Under Attack
AFGE-TSA Collective Bargaining Rights Under Attack Saturday, March 8, 2025 APFA, standing alongside our Union Siblings at AFGE, is outraged by the reckless decision to terminate the labor agreement and violate the…
Read More2.27.25 – APFA Proudly Endorses the CROWN Act
Yesterday, U.S House Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act – the CROWN Act – into the 119th Congress.
Read More2.26.25 – Prioritizing Aviation Safety
In response to the arbitrary cuts at government agencies that oversee U.S. aviation safety, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to Congressional leaders in the House and Senate addressing Flight Attendant concerns.
Read More2.05.25 – 32nd Anniversary of the Passage of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Today, we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the passage of FMLA. This landmark law has protected Workers’ rights to take time off for family and medical reasons without risking their jobs or health insurance.
Read More11.05.24 – Today is Election Day – Vote!
Today is Election Day and your opportunity to make your voice heard. If you need help finding your polling place, visit www.vote.org. Your participation in this election is critical to a thriving Democracy.
Read More9.25.24 – APFA Endorses Vice President Harris in 2024 Presidential Election
Today, the APFA Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.
Read More9.17.24 – National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Now is a good time to check your voter registration status to ensure that you are able to participate in our democratic process on November 5th, 2024.
Read More6.12.24 – 32 U.S. Senators Urge NMB To Resolve Prolonged Contract Negotiations
Sen. Sanders and 31 Senators Call on National Mediation Board to End Delays and Allow Airline Workers to Strike If Agreements Can’t Be Reached. Today, 32 U.S. Senators wrote to the National Mediation Board (NMB)
Read More6.04.24 – Call Your Senators Today – Urge Them To Sign The Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)
As we continue to fight for a contract, our career, and our rights as Union members, ask both your Senators to show support for bringing prolonged contract negotiations to a close.
Read More5.24.24 – CALL TO ACTION: Senate Sign-On Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)
Last week, 178 members of the House of Representatives signed this letter that was sent to the National Mediation Board urging the agency to use all available tools to help aviation workers secure contracts.
Read More5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law
This week, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This long-term legislation equips the FAA with much-needed resources
Read More5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board
Yesterday, Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) sent this bipartisan letter to the National Mediation Board, which included the signatures of 178 members of Congress.
Read More5.13.24 – Has Your Representative Signed The Letter To The NMB? Last Day To Call!
Today is the last day that your Representative can sign on to the letter that urges the National Mediation Board (NMB) to enforce deadlines in contract negotiations.
Read More5.06.24 – Has Your Representative Signed the Letter Yet?
CALL TO ACTION: Call Your U.S. House Representative TODAY! Urge them to Sign the Letter to the National Mediation Board! This week is the deadline to collect signatures on the letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB).
Read More5.01.24 – APFA Endorses the CROWN Act
APFA Endorses the CROWN Act Wednesday, May 1, 2024 This week, U.S. House Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Create a Respectful and Open…
Read More4.11.24 – Call to Action! No More Stalled Negotiations!
Over 100,000 Flight Attendants are in drawn-out negotiations across the industry. But without a credible strike threat, airline management is perfectly happy to prolong negotiations for years.
Read More2.21.24 – Members Of Congress And Elected Officials Support Flight Attendants
On February 13th, Flight Attendants across the industry stood together in historic solidarity. As Union members, we have each other’s backs. On the picket line last week, we were supported by elected officials
Read More9.28.23 – Government Shutdown Looming: Call Congress Today
In anticipation that Congress will not be able to pass government funding by midnight on Saturday September 30th, the federal government is preparing to shut down. If Congress does not pass government funding by this deadline, hundreds of thousands of government workers will be furloughed.
Read More7.11.23 – New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Event Report Form AND Call to Action!
New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Event Report Form and Call to Action! Tuesday, July 11, 2023 In this Hotline: – 2023 GCAQE Conference – New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Report Form – Click here…
Read More6.11.23 – FAA Reauthorization Bill 2023
One of the “must-pass” bills on Capitol Hill this year is an FAA Reauthorization Bill. Current funding for the FAA expires at the end of September, so for the FAA to be able to operate beyond September, a bill must be passed by the deadline.
Read More6.09.23 – Tell Congress to Reauthorize the Health Coverage Tax Credit
APFA supports the reauthorization of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) which expired on 12/31/21. Flight Attendants who lost their pensions during bankruptcy have struggled to afford basic healthcare costs.
Read More4.28.23 – APFA Negotiating Committee Joins APFA Government Affairs On Capitol Hill
This week, your APFA Negotiating Committee and Government Affairs Department were on Capitol Hill talking to your elected representatives about the status of our contract negotiations with American Airlines.
Read More4.18.23 – Call to Action! Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
CALL TO ACTION! Urge your Senators and Representatives in Washington to co-sponsor the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act, because assault doesn’t fly!
Read More3.31.23 – APFA Flight Attendant Pete Enriquez Speaks at U.S. Capitol
This week in Washington, D.C., Pete Enriquez, a MIA-based Flight Attendant, recounted an assault that occurred while he was on duty. APFA’s position has been clear and consistent: Ensure these offenders face prosecution to the full extent of the law with appropriate enforced fines, criminal penalties, and applicable flying bans.
Read More1.27.23 – 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).
Read More11.30.22 – Flight Attendants Stand with Rail Workers | Call Your Senators Now
Flight Attendants stand with Railroad Workers. Their fight is our fight! Railroad workers are under the Railway Labor Act – the same labor law we fall under. We are working hand in hand with Flight Attendants across the industry, including our sister union AFA-CWA, to tell Congress to correct this now.
Read More10.04.22 – Government Affairs Update: 10-Hour Rest Provision Clears Final Hurdles
After years of delays, APFA received word that the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) legislation, which increases Flight Attendant FAR rest from eight hours minimum rest hours to ten hours, will be implemented in early 2023.
Read More10.03.22 – Election 2022: Are You Registered to Vote?
Registering to vote only takes a minute. If you haven’t voted in a while or if you’ve moved recently, you will need to re-register to keep your registration up to date.
Read More7.30.22 – Human Trafficking Awareness
Saturday, July 30, 2022 Human Trafficking Awareness Flight Attendants can play a life-saving role when we identify human trafficking on our airplanes. Over the years, APFA members have attended anti-human…
Read More4.06.22 – Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation APFA, along with our Union partners, have been working with Congress on behalf of our membership to protect our safety in our work…
Read More3.30.22 – APFA Press Release: Cabin Air Safety Act Of 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Allie Malis [email protected] APFA Praises Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative John Garamendi (CA-3) for introducing Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022…
Read More3.1.22 – An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, APFA has endeavored to ensure our work environment is as safe as possible. In…
Read More1.10.22 – January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Monday, January 10, 2022 January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day Wear Blue to Raise Awareness Are you ready for #WearBlueDay? On Tuesday, January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, join…
Read More1.07.22 – Government Affairs Update: 10-Hour Minimum Rest
Friday, January 7, 2022 Flight Attendant Unions File Joint Submission on the 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation This week, APFA, along with other Flight Attendant Unions, jointly submitted official comments on the…
Read More12.14.21 – Government Affairs Update- December 14, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Deirdre Hamilton Confirmed to the National Mediation Board (NMB) Appointed by President Biden, Deirdre Hamilton has been confirmed by a 52-48 Senate vote to serve on…
Read More11.06.21 – An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults
Saturday, November 6, 2021 An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults Incidents involving disruptive passengers have reached epidemic proportions. The FAA has received 5,033 formal complaints about unruly passengers this…
Read More10.28.21 – Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature For Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature for Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave Following the Illinois House vote to extend the Illinois Sick Leave Act protections to…
Read More10.27.21 – Active Flight Attendant Legislation in Washington
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Active Flight Attendant Legislation in Washington PUMP Act (H.R. 3110) Passes the House The House of Representatives passed the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110) by…
Read More10.21.21 – Flight Attendant 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation Unblocked
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Flight Attendant 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation Unblocked In October 2018, a bipartisan and nearly unanimous Congress passed a law to increase our Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR)…
Read More10.21.21 – Call to Action: Support the PUMP Act
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Call Your Representative and Tell Them to Support the PUMP Act Thank you to all the Flight Attendants who completed the survey about pumping on the job,…
Read More9.29.21 – Government Shutdown Looming
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Government Shutdown Looming If Congress does not act before midnight on Friday, October 1st, the federal government will shut down. We’ve seen this before. During the…
Read More9.23.21 – APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress On Air Rage
Thursday, September 23, 2021 APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress on Air Rage This morning, one of our own, CLT-based Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews, testified before the House…
Read More9.20.21 – Save the Date: Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage
Monday, September 20, 2021 Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage “Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines and Airports” Thursday, September…
Read More8.20.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th
Friday, August 20, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th The federal mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and in airports has been extended through January 18th. Passengers…
Read More8.13.21 – Government Affairs Update – August 13, 2021
Friday, August 13, 2021 DFW Airport Infrastructure Meeting with DOT Secretary Buttigieg and Texas Leaders On Wednesday, APFA President Julie Hedrick joined Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on an…
Read More7.12.21 – Make an ImPACt – Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC)
Monday, July 12, 2021 Make an ImPACt Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe47ycECUws The aviation industry is highly regulated, and what happens in the halls of Congress impacts…
Read More7.05.21 – Frontline Worker Human Trafficking Survey
Monday, July 5, 2021 What if you could help someone be free from human trafficking? APFA is partnering with United Against Slavery in a global effort to understand better the…
Read More6.04.21 – Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645)
Friday, June 4, 2021 Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645) The Illinois Sick Leave Act allows workers to utilize earned sick time to care for a family…
Read More5.27.21 – ACTION ALERT! Include RLA Workers in the Illinois Sick Leave Act
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 ACTION ALERT! SB 645 Include RLA Workers in the Illinois Sick Leave Act Members of APFA, AFA-CWA, and TWU Local 556 are in Springfield, IL, this…
Read More5.20.21 – Illinois Sick Leave Act
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Illinois Sick Leave Act The Illinois Sick Leave Act allows workers to utilize earned sick time to care for a family member or committed partner without…
Read More5.11.21 – Protect Quality Jobs – Build the Middle Class
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Protect Quality Jobs – Build the Middle Class Fair and Open Skies Act Today, House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio introduced a bipartisan bill called…
Read More5.06.21 – COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts
Thursday, May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts Flying Between the U.S. and the U.K. APFA, along with aviation Unions and stakeholders, sent a letter urging President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson to consider…
Read More5.01.21 – Federal Mask Mandate in Transportation Extended
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate in Transportation Extended Yesterday, the federal requirement that face coverings are worn in public transportation, set to expire May 11th, 2021, was extended…
Read More3.16.21 – Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) In March, we observe Women’s History Month and the historical milestones and accomplishments women have achieved. Who would have imagined that over a hundred years after women…
Read More3.10.21 – Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan Aviation Jobs Protected Through September 30th, 2021 Today, working people across the country can celebrate – relief is…
Read More3.08.21 – Update on the American Rescue Plan/ Payroll Support Program
Monday, March 8, 2021 Update on the American Rescue Plan / Payroll Support Program The Senate worked into the weekend to pass the $1.9T COVID-19 relief package known as the…
Read More3.02.21 – Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.9T stimulus package which included a six-month continuation…
Read More2.05.21 – Super Bowl Human Trafficking Awareness
Friday, February 5, 2021 Super Bowl Human Trafficking Awareness The Super Bowl, which this year takes place in Tampa, FL, on Sunday, is a sporting event that is considered to…
Read More2.02.21 – Tell Congress to Continue the Payroll Support Program (PSP)
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Save Our Jobs Tell Congress to Continue the Payroll Support Program (PSP) In December, Congress passed an emergency relief package that restored 7,985 Flight Attendant jobs…
Read More1.25.21 – Join Senator Chuck Schumer for a Q & A Session
Monday, January 25, 2021 Join Senator Chuck Schumer for a Q & A Session APFA is excited to co-host a Q&A session with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday, January…
Read More1.22.21 – Federal Mask Requirement on Airplanes
Friday, January 22, 2021 Federal Mask Requirement on Airplanes President Biden issued several executive orders in his first two days in office, including an order yesterday that requires that masks…
Read More1.11.21 – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Monday, January 11, 2021 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and throughout January, we observe National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sex and labor…
Read More12.28.20 – Payroll Support Program Extension Becomes Law
Monday, December 28, 2020 Payroll Support Program Extension Becomes Law Yesterday, the Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation was signed into law. This was a Union-led effort, and this would not have…
Read More12.21.20 – Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended
Monday, December 21, 2020 Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended in Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation Secures Aviation Jobs Moments ago, Congress passed an emergency relief package that will return the jobs of tens of…
Read More12.20.20 – ACTION ALERT – Payroll Support Program Legislation
Sunday, December 20, 2020 ACTION ALERT – Payroll Support Program Legislation Congress will soon vote on a bipartisan, bicameral emergency pandemic relief package. Because of your tireless efforts, an extension…
Read More12.17.20 – Keep Up the Calls This Week!
Thursday, December 17, 2020 We Are Close – But We Are Not Finished Keep Up The Calls This Week! Congress continues to negotiate an emergency relief package, but an agreement…
Read More12.07.20 – Update on the Payroll Support Program – Let’s Push!
Monday, December 7, 2020 Update on the Payroll Support Program – Let’s Push! We are expecting an eventful two weeks in Washington as we approach the end of the year,…
Read More12.02.20 – APFA Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 APFA Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) narrowed the definition of service animals allowed in the cabin of commercial aircraft. The new…
Read More11.30.20 – Extend PSP Action Week: Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy
Monday, November 30, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy! This week marks two months since 7,985 APFA members and thousands of other US aviation workers were unnecessarily furloughed.…
Read More11.27.20 – Extend PSP Action Week Starts Monday
Friday, November 27, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy! Next week will mark two months since American Airlines furloughed 7,985 APFA members. In addition, thousands of US aviation workers were also…
Read More10.26.20 – 8 Days Until Election 2020 – Have You Voted?
Monday, October 26, 2020 8 Days Until Election 2020 – Have You Voted? This election is the most important of our lifetimes. It is critical that you make your vote…
Read More10.20.20 – Progress in Negotiations – We Need Relief Now
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Progress in Negotiations – We Need Relief Now Negotiations between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin on coronavirus relief have been back and forth the past two days.…
Read More10.19.20 – A Call to Action: Deadline Set for Tuesday Night
Monday, October 19, 2020 A CALL TO ACTION Deadline Set for Tuesday Night #ReliefNow #ExtendPSP Thousands of aviation workers have now been furloughed for 19 days, including 8,000 of our…
Read More10.12.20 – We Cannot – We Will Not – Give Up
Monday, October 12, 2020 We Cannot—We Will Not—Give Up It is unbelievable—and unacceptable—that aviation workers are still furloughed and still fighting for an extension of the Payroll Support Program. The…
Read More10.05.20 – Are You Registered to Vote?
Monday, October 5, 2020 Voter Registration Deadlines Less Than One Month – Ensure Your Ballot is Counted on Nov. 3rd Vote Early! Register to Vote As the pandemic continues to…
Read More10.02.20 – Payroll Support Program Extension Act
Friday, October 2, 2020 Payroll Support Program Extension Act Today, Chairman Peter DeFazio and Chairman Rick Larsen attempted to pass H.R. 8504 (Payroll Support Program Extension Act) by unanimous consent…
Read More10.01.20 – A Call to Action
Thursday, October 1, 2020 A CALL TO ACTION Urge Your Representatives to Co-Sponsor H.R.8345 and S.4634 Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Today, 8,000 APFA members and thousands of other aviation workers…
Read More9.29.20 – Critical Week – Keep Contacting Your Representatives! Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Last night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a $2.2T stimulus proposal, signaling a desire to pass coronavirus relief legislation before the…
Read More9.24.20 – 6 Days To #SealTheDeal – We Are #FacingFurlough – We Need #ReliefNow
Thursday, September 24, 2020 We Are #FacingFurlough – We Need #ReliefNow #ExtendPSP Thanks to your actions, Congress is under immense pressure to extend the Payroll Support Program. You have told…
Read More9.21.20 – Week Of Action- Round 4! Let’s Seal The Deal! Extend The Payroll Support Program Now!
Monday, September 21, 2020 Save American Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program! Ours actions—calling, emailing, tweeting, handwriting letters, harnessing the media, rallying across the country—have made the Payroll Support…
Read More9.14.20 – Week of Action – Round 3! Let’s Go! Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW!
Monday, September 14, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Congress and the White House overwhelming support an extension of the Payroll Support Program, but for…
Read More9.12.20 – Flight Attendants March on Washington and Tell Congress: SAVE OUR JOBS
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Flight Attendants March on Washington and Tell Congress: SAVE OUR JOBS! This week, APFA members gathered at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC with a…
Read More9.07.20 – We Continue Week Of Action: Save Our Jobs – Extend The Payroll Support Program NOW!
Monday, September 7, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! We are fighting for our jobs, and it will take all of us to get this…
Read More9.03.20 – Save Our Jobs! APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Save Our Jobs! APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th The APFA Government Affairs Department is proud of your enthusiasm to come to Washington to…
Read More8.31.20 – Week of Action: Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW
Monday, August 31, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! The fight continues, and we will not let up until the Payroll Support Program is extended.…
Read More8.21.20 – Voter Registration / Early Voting / Census 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020 Election 2020 – Under 75 Days Away – Register Now First Step – Register to Vote In many states, you must ensure that you are registered…
Read More8.14.20 – House, Senate, White House: Negotiate a Relief Bill ASAP
Friday, August 14, 2020 House, Senate, White House: Negotiate a Relief Bill ASAP APFA has called on our leaders in Washington to resume negotiations on COVID-19 relief legislation immediately. We…
Read More8.10.20 – Congress: Negotiate A Deal For All Americans
Monday, August 10, 2020 Congress: Negotiate a Deal for All Americans Over the past two weeks, leaders from the House, Senate, and White House have participated in ongoing negotiations for…
Read More8.07.20 – Our Fight Continues – Extend the PSP Now
Friday, August 7, 2020 Our Fight Continues – Extend the PSP Now We have sent thousands of messages and made thousands of calls—and the progress shows. The House, the Senate,…
Read More8.06.20 – Every Call Matters – Keep It Up
Thursday, August 6, 2020 Every Call Matters – Keep It Up Your calls and messages have elevated the importance of protecting aviation jobs by extending the Payroll Support Program for…
Read More8.04.20 – Fight for Our Jobs – Extend the PSP – Now or Never
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Fight for Our Jobs – Extend the PSP – Now or Never This week is critical for aviation workers. We need Congress to negotiate and pass…
Read More7.31.20 – Healthy Flights Act
Friday, July 31, 2020 Healthy Flights Act Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Healthy Flights Act of 2020 this week. The Healthy Flights Act of…
Read More7.30.20 – An Important Video Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Thursday, July 30, 2020 An Important Video Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick TAKE ACTION HERE APFA, along with our fellow aviation Unions, is working hard to lobby Congress…
Read More7.27.20 – 223 Members of Congress Support Extending the PSP – Keep Calling Congress Every Day
Monday, July 27, 2020 223 Members of Congress Support Extending the PSP – Keep Calling Congress Every Day APFA and our brothers and sisters at 11 other aviation Unions are…
Read More7.23.20 – 37 Congressional Districts Have NOT Supported the Payroll Support Program Extension
Thursday, July 23, 2020 37 Congressional Districts with 100+ APFA Members Have NOT Supported the Payroll Support Program Extension Our workforce is at a critical junction. In just over two…
Read More7.16.20 – Save My Job: Tell Congress to Extend Aviation Payroll Support Program Immediately!
Thursday, July 16, 2020 Save My Job: Tell Congress to Extend Aviation Payroll Support Program Immediately! APFA and our fellow Unions are working with Congress to extend the Payroll Support…
Read More7.03.20 – Extend the Payroll Support Program: Take Action Now!
Friday, July 3, 2020 Extend the Payroll Support Program: Take Action Now! Our workforce is at a critical junction—in three months, the aviation Payroll Support Program (PSP) in the CARES…
Read More6.25.20 – APFA Urges Congress to Extend the Payroll Support Program
Thursday, June 25, 2020 APFA Urges Congress to Extend the Payroll Support Program Since April, Congressional support has been essential to keeping aviation workers employed. Through the Payroll Support Program…
Read More6.03.20 – Five Months Until Election 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Five Months Until Election 2020 The November 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most important in our lifetime, and it will have…
Read More5.22.20 – Aviation Safety and Worker Protections in the HEROES Act
Friday, May 22, 2020 Aviation Safety and Worker Protections in the HEROES Act Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act – HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) A week ago today,…
Read More5.01.20 – American Airlines Requires All Passengers to Wear Face Masks
Friday, May 1, 2020 American Airlines Requires All Passengers to Wear Face Masks APFA welcomes the announcement that American Airlines will require that all passengers wear face masks aboard our…
Read More4.20.20 – APFA Calls on Lawmakers to Increase Protective Measures for Crewmembers
Monday, April 20, 2020 APFA Calls on Lawmakers to Increase Protective Measures for Crewmembers and Passengers Your health and safety have been and continue to be top priorities for APFA.…
Read More4.14.20 – American Airlines Will Accept Payroll Support from U.S. Treasury
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 American Airlines Will Accept Payroll Support from U.S. Treasury This evening, American Airlines announced an agreement in principle with the U.S. Treasury in which American will…
Read More4.11.20 – Update: Payroll Grants Contained in the CARES Act
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Update: Payroll Grants Contained in the CARES Act Just over a week ago, American Airlines applied for a portion of both the $25 billion in grants…
Read More4.07.20 – Call to Action: Senators Cruz and Cornyn “Tell Secretary Mnuchin to Protect Aviation Workers!”
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Call to Action: Senators Cruz and Cornyn, “Tell Secretary Mnuchin to Protect Aviation Workers!” The health of American Airlines is vital to both the Texas and…
Read More4.03.20 – American Airlines Submits Application to Receive Aid
Friday, April 3, 2020 American Airlines Submits Application to Receive Aid Today, American Airlines submitted an application to receive aid from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Up to $12 billion…
Read More4.01.20 – Call to Action: Contact Secretary Mnuchin NOW!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Call to Action: Contact Secretary Mnuchin NOW! When Congress passed the CARES Act last week, billions of dollars were earmarked to protect the aviation industry. Direct…
Read More3.27.20 – Congress Passes Historic $2T Pandemic Relief Bill
Friday, March 27, 2020 Congress Passes Historic $2T Pandemic Relief Bill – Aviation Jobs Protected Both chambers of Congress have now passed the stimulus bill which includes federal aid for…
Read More3.26.20 – Senate Passes Major Bill – House to Vote Tomorrow Stimulus Bill Puts Aviation Workers First
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Senate Passes Major Bill – House to Vote Tomorrow Stimulus Bill Puts Aviation Workers First Over the past several weeks, we have witnessed an unprecedented decline…
Read More3.23.20 – PROTECT OUR JOBS – Contact Congress NOW
Friday, March 20, 2020 URGENT! Workers First – PROTECT OUR JOBS – Contact Congress NOW The Senate continued to negotiate a stimulus bill for the U.S. commercial air carriers throughout the weekend. They…
Read More3.21.20 – March Cheat Sheet
Saturday, March 21, 2020 March Cheat Sheet We want to do all we can to keep you informed during this rapidly changing environment. Over the last week, we have sent…
Read More3.20.20 – Action Alert – Labor Stands Strong – Contact your Representatives NOW
Friday, March 20, 2020 Action Alert – Labor Stands Strong – Contact your Representatives NOW Last night, the Senate introduced its third coronavirus pandemic relief bill which, included $50 billion…
Read More3.19.20 – CALL TO ACTION – Congress Assesses Government Aid Package to Airline Industry
Thursday, March 19, 2019 CALL TO ACTION – Congress Assesses Government Aid Package to Airline Industry Last night, the Senate passed its first federal aid bill to provide sick leave,…
Read More2.13.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Ballots Must Be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 Ballots for APFA National Officer Run-Off Election were mailed February 7, 2020. If you do…
Read More1.24.20 – Regulation of Emotional Support Animals
Friday, January 24, 2020 U.S. DOT Steps Up, Seeks to Strengthen Regulation of Emotional Support Animals, and Wants Your Comments Now! This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a…
Read More1.23.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, January 23, 2020 The Novel Coronavirus and Worldwide Precautions APFA and our labor coalition (AFA-APA-TWU) is calling on all airlines to institute immediate emergency measures, including providing crew members…
Read More1.09.20 – Human Trafficking Survey
Thursday, January 9, 2019 Human Trafficking Survey January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and throughout January we observe National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To combat this worldwide crime, our…
Read More11.15.19 – APFA Files Official Comments on Flight Attendant Minimum Rest
Friday, November 15, 2019 APFA Files Official Comments on Flight Attendant Minimum Rest This week, APFA filed official comments jointly with the TWU and the IAM regarding the 10-hour rest…
Read More10.08.19 – Update on the 10-hour Rest Rule
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 APFA Government Affairs – Update on the 10-hour Rest Rule When Congress passed the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R 302), it included a provision mandating a…
Read More7.17.19 – APFA National President Lori Bassani Testifies Before Congress
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 APFA National President Lori Bassani Testifies Before Congress APFA National President Lori Bassani was asked to testify before the House Aviation Subcommittee in Washington, D.C.…
Read More6.27.19 – APFA to Host Lobby Day 2019 in Washington, D.C. on October 29th & 30th
Thursday, June 27, 2019 APFA to Host Lobby Day 2019 in Washington, D.C. on October 29th & 30th The APFA Government Affairs Department is excited to announce that we…
Read More6.19.19 – Testimony to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the status and future of the Boeing 737 MAX
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Yesterday, APFA National President Lori Bassani submitted testimony to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the status and future of the Boeing 737…
Read More6.05.19 – Update on 10-hour Minimum Rest
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Update on 10-hour Minimum Rest We would like to update you again on the latest on what has become a frustrating process to implement the 2018…
Read More5.23.19 – Protecting PBGC Pension Holders
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Protecting PBGC Pension Holders Several pieces of legislation were recently introduced to address two issues that affect Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) pension holders. The PBGC is…
Read More4.26.19 – APFA National President’s Letter to FAA Acting Administrator Elwell
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Yesterday, APFA National President Lori Bassani sent a letter to FAA…
Read More4.11.19 – Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 APFA Supports Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) today gave its enthusiastic support to the introduction of the…
Read More4.3.19 – NMB Rule Change Would Weaken Unions
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) has proposed a rule change that would make it easier to decertify and destabilize unions. The NMB is the agency that oversees…
Read More4.1.19 – Political Action Committee
Monday, April 1, 2019 APFA would like to recognize Robert Norvell as our inaugural PAC Member of the Month for April. Robert is a LGA-based Flight Attendant who has…
Read More1.27.19 – FAA Reauthorization Bill – Flight Attendant Minimum Rest
Sunday, January 27, 2019 The FAA Reauthorization Bill that passed in October 2018 included an important rest improvement for Flight Attendants an increase in minimum rest from 8 to…
Read More1.25.19 – U.S. Government Reopens
Friday, January 25, 2019 Government to Reopen for 3 Weeks – Keep our Skies Safe! President Trump announced today that he would agree to end the government shutdown and…
Read More1.25.19 – APFA Press Release Regarding LGA Flight Disruptions
Friday, January 25, 2019 APFA President’s Statement Regarding Today’s Flight Disruptions Euless, TX (Jan. 25, 2019)—“Today’s flight disruptions which started at LGA will only get…
Read More1.24.19 – Government Shutdown Continues
Thursday, January 24, 2019 With the Government Shutdown – Are the Skies Safe? “Is it safe to fly with the TSA, FAA and NATCA employees working without pay?” It…
Read More3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Updates/Secondary Round Vacation Bidding – LAA/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Report
Government Affairs Updates Secondary Round of Vacation Bidding Open – LAA 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Count Government Affairs Updates Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Larsen on Airplane Evacuation…
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1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-Th: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Live Chat Messaging
Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...