Negotiating Committee

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…

8.09.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Important Voting Information

Your APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to share some important voting information as we prepare to open the voting for the 2024 Tentative Agreement on Tuesday, August 13, at 12:00 PM (CT).

7.31.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #2: Boarding Pay

One of the questions we receive is, “Why can’t we just take the boarding pay as regular wages?” First, that is not what was negotiated. Flight Attendants provided clear direction that securing boarding pay was a priority in this contract.

7.28.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update: Total Economic Value

When we negotiate contracts, we negotiate against the company regarding the total economic value. Our goal is to get the most money in Flight Attendants’ paychecks while the company focuses on the overall cost.

7.27.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Next Week

On Wednesday, July 31, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT), your APFA Negotiating Committee will host a virtual town hall to review the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement. Login instructions will be sent out next week.

7.24.24 – Verify Your Address on File With APFA

To ensure that we have your correct address for mailing the 2024 Tentative Agreement Booklets, please take a moment to verify your address on file with APFA.

7.20.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Call Center

The APFA Strike Command Center officially concluded its operations yesterday at 5 p.m. (CT). After next week’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee briefing, we will announce the opening of the 2024 Tentative Agreement Call Center.

7.19.24 – Negotiations Update #67: Tentative Agreement Reached

We are pleased to announce that after negotiating this week in Phoenix, we have secured a Tentative Agreement that addresses our concerns on critical areas of compensation, retroactive pay, contractual improvements, and preserving our hard-won work rules.

7.09.24 – Negotiations Update #66: Negotiations Continue The Week Of July 15, 2024

Since the beginning of May, APFA and American Airlines management have been engaged in extensive mediation to reach an agreement. In this negotiations update, we will provide more information on the bargaining status and the steps moving forward to reach an agreement.

7.01.24 – Negotiations Update #65: Progress Made in Talks; Agreement Not Reached

As we previously reported, on Friday, in a very rare move and with one day’s notice, the National Mediation Board (NMB) ordered APFA and AA management to Washington, D.C., for further negotiations to attempt to reach an agreement.

6.30.24 – Negotiations Update #64: Talks Continue in Washington, D.C.

Negotiations between the APFA and AA went late into the evening yesterday at the offices of the National Mediation Board. Talks are ongoing as we continue the fight for the contract we deserve.

6.28.24 – Negotiations Update #63: APFA and AA Called to Washington, D.C.

This morning, National Mediation Board (NMB) Board Members requested leaders from the APFA and AA Negotiating Committees return to Washington, D.C., for a meeting tomorrow (Saturday, June 29, 2024).

6.20.24 – Negotiations Update #62: Negotiations Conclude With No Agreement

Weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board ended without an agreement. We do not believe further negotiations will be scheduled prior to the National Mediation Board determining to release the parties into a thirty-day cooling-off period.

6.14.24 – Negotiations Update #61: Negotiations Continue Next Week

This week, we continued our struggle for our contract at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. At the beginning of our mediation session, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joined our talks with all three NMB members.

6.13.24 – Negotiations Update #60: Negotiating Committee Update From Washington, D.C.

The National Mediation Board has directed the parties to continue bargaining tomorrow (Friday). Your Negotiating Committee continues our fight for a fair contract and will provide more details as they become available.

6.05.24 – Negotiations Update #59: Immediate Call To Action!/ APFA Board Of Directors Statement

Click here for an immediate call to action! Send a letter to CEO Robert Isom telling him that “My Union Speaks for Me!”.

6.05.24 – Negotiations Update #58: Management Negotiates Directly With Flight Attendants

Yesterday afternoon, AA management approached APFA with a proposal to increase pay rates by 17%, effective June 1st, 2024, without reaching an agreement on our contract.

6.03.24 – Negotiations Update #57: Negotiations Scheduled For The Week Of June 10th, 2024

As communicated last week, the National Mediation Board signaled that they would call APFA and American Airlines back to the table for a last-ditch effort in the next two weeks to try and come to a deal.

5.31.24 – Negotiations Update #56: Intensive Mediation Concludes | Flight Attendants Prepare For A Strike

Two weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C., failed to produce an agreement with American Airlines. These sessions followed three weeks of mediation in DFW.

5.25.24 – Negotiations Update #55: Update from Washington, D.C.

Your negotiations team finished the first two days of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. On Thursday morning, the parties held separate status conferences with the members of the NMB, followed by negotiations on Thursday and Friday.

5.23.24 – Illegal Work Slowdowns, Stoppages, And Other Concerted Activity Under The Railway Labor Act

Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), we are prohibited from resorting to “self-help” until the National Mediation Board officially releases us and after the thirty-day cooling-off period concludes.

5.20.24 – Negotiations Update #54: Bargaining Moves To Washington, D.C.

This week, your negotiating committee heads to Washington, D.C., for intensive mediation in the offices of the National Mediation Board. The mediation sessions take place Thursday and Friday of this week and Tuesday to Friday next week.

5.15.24 – Negotiations Update #53

APFA and American Airlines Management concluded three weeks of federal mediation yesterday in DFW. Yesterday afternoon, as our string of negotiation dates ended, the parties were directed to meet at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB)

5.08.24 – A Message From Your Negotiating Committee – Wednesday, May 8th

Watch a video message from your negotiating committee

4.24.24 – Reminder: Illegal Self-Help Tactics

Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), we are prohibited from resorting to “self-help” until the National Mediation Board officially releases us and after the thirty-day cooling-off period concludes.

4.15.24 – Negotiations Update #52: April 15, 2024

On March 13th, APFA met with the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) at a formal status conference to brief the Board members on the status of our bargaining and to discuss our request for a release.

4.11.24 – Save The Date! Systemwide Informational Picketing: Thursday, May 9th, 2024!

American Airlines must finalize a contract that addresses the current economic environment without further delay. We will keep the pressure on management and our fight at the forefront of the public and the media.

4.11.24 – 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.

3.19.24 – Negotiations Update #51: Mediated Negotiations Continue

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.

3.15.24 – Negotiations Update #50: National Mediation Board Status Conference Update

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.

2.10.24 – Negotiations Update #49 / Strike Preparation / Day of Action

This week in negotiations, we further narrowed the issues, focusing on Deadheading and certain issues in Scheduling. We agreed on some Deadheading provisions that will allow Flight Attendants to self-book alternative deadhead travel

1.25.24 – Negotiations Update #48: NMB Status Conference

Last week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.

1.19.24 – Negotiations Update #47: Mediation Release Request

This week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.

1.16.24 – Negotiations Update #46: Bargaining Update

On November 20th, APFA submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released into 30-day cooling-off period. The NMB did not approve our request and ordered the parties to continue mediated talks.

12.18.23 – Negotiations Update #45: Bargaining Update

Your APFA Negotiations team met in federally supervised mediation in Tampa, Florida, December 12th-14th. As we have previously reported, once we are in federal mediation, the timing and location of negotiations are controlled by the federal mediators.

12.09.23 – Negotiations Update #44: Negotiations Continue Next Week

Bargaining will continue December 12th to 14th in Tampa, Florida, a location chosen by the Federal Mediators. The National Mediation Board recently determined that more bargaining was warranted and did not approve our request

12.08.23 – Negotiations Update #43: NMB Denial For Release- Frequently Asked Questions

As you know, the National Mediation Board (NMB) recently denied our request for a 30-day cooling-off period. This news has raised questions, and to provide clarity and transparency, we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the denial.

11.28.23 – Negotiations Update #42: NMB Denies Request for Release

At this time, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied our request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. The Railway Labor Act (RLA) is supposed to protect us, yet here we are, fighting tooth and nail for what we rightfully deserve.

11.27.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Solidarity And Speaking With One Voice

As we move forward with our fight for the contract we deserve at American Airlines, we will face many challenges and opportunities. One thing is clear: by a 99.47% strike vote, we demonstrated to management that we are united in seeking a fair contract

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions

Julie Hedrick, the APFA National President sent a letter to the National Mediation Board on Monday, November 20 requesting a release into a thirty day cooling off period.

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board

This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting that APFA and the Company be released into a thirty-day cooling-off period.

11.03.23 – Reminder: Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!

We are fully prepared to reach an agreement with management, but we are willing to do what it takes to push this bargaining forward, including requesting a release for a strike.

10.24.23 – Negotiations Update #37: APFA BOD To Convene To Approve A Request For Release

Company negotiators showed up to our last bargaining session in Dallas/Ft Worth with no responses to our comprehensive economic and non-economic packages. In fact, they had no proposals for us.

10.11.23 – Negotiations Update #36- APFA’s Economic Counterproposal

At our bargaining session at the end of September, we presented management with comprehensive proposals on all remaining non-economic and economic issues. As we have previously reported, we are at the stage of negotiations where we are working to narrow the issues…

10.04.23 – Negotiations Update #35- Sections 30 and 31

An effective grievance and arbitration process is at the heart of our contract. It’s how we enforce our hard-won contract provisions and make sure any discipline issued is fair and for just cause. That’s why fighting for a better grievance and arbitration system has been one of our key priorities in this round of bargaining.

9.26.23 – Solidarity: Doing Things Differently

We have been doing many things differently in this round of bargaining here at APFA. Early on, we decided that transparency would be our greatest strength, so we began communicating about what we were proposing and what the company was proposing.

9.21.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT). Please visit the updated Negotiations webpage on the APFA website for the most up-to-date information.

9.19.23 – Negotiations Update #34- Where We Are/Next Steps/Video Message

With our 99.47% strike vote in hand, we are heading back into federal mediation this week. We plan to present management with a comprehensive counterproposal that will address the remaining priority open issues.

9.13.23 – Negotiations Update #33- Management Returns Economic Proposal

We received management’s initial economic proposal at our last federally mediated session. As part of our transparent negotiations, we are including details of the proposal in this hotline.

9.06.23 – Negotiations Update #32

We made some movement in our last two mediated bargaining talks. Our meetings in DFW this week are September 6th-8th. As indicated previously, management has committed to providing us with an economic proposal this week.

8.31.23 – Negotiations Update #31: Sending a Powerful Message

Yesterday, we made it clear to American management that we are fired up, unified, and standing together for a contract with significant improvements to compensation, retirement, scheduling flexibility, and more. This strong strike authorization vote is a powerful tool necessary to reach an agreement.

8.24.23 – Negotiations Update #30: The Fight Continues!

As the August 29th deadline to vote for strike authorization approaches, we want to outline some of the key things at stake in this round of bargaining. The Pilots just ratified their agreement which provides 46% wage increases over the duration of the contract. It’s our turn and We Are Ready!

8.08.23 – Strike Authorization Vote Open Through August 29th

Have you voted in the strike authorization vote? Password resets/ other strike vote-related questions

8.05.23 – A Message From Your APFA Base Presidents- August 5, 2023

Please join your local base leadership by sending a strong message that we demand an industry-leading contract recognizing our contributions to the success of American Airlines.

8.02.23 – Negotiations Update #29: Management’s Proposed Concessions In Section 10: Scheduling

American Airlines Management is proposing concessions in scheduling which would significantly undermine our working conditions. We have been very clear at the bargaining table that we will not agree to concessions. These proposals are unacceptable.

7.21.23 – July 19th, 2023 Negotiations Town Hall Recording

Your APFA Negotiating Committee recently hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall to discuss the status of negotiations.

7.21.23 – Negotiations Update #27

Your negotiations team met the week of July 11th -13th in DFW in our second week of mediated bargaining. As we previously reported, at our first mediated session, we made some headway. At this session, progress ground to a halt.

7.19.23 – Video Update: What is a Strike Authorization Vote?

This week, the APFA Board of Directors unanimously authorized your APFA Negotiating Committee to conduct a strike authorization vote. The strike authorization vote will open on July 28th and will close on August 29th

7.18.23 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19th, from 1 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

7.18.23 – An Important Video Message From Your National President: July 18, 2023

A Message From Your National President Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Yesterday the APFA Board of Directors, comprised of your Base Presidents, unanimously voted to conduct a strike authorization vote. It’s time…

7.17.23 – An Important Video Update From Your Negotiating Committee: July 17, 2023

After passing all sections of the Contract and entering federal mediation, your APFA Negotiating Committee recommends that your APFA Board of Directors approve a strike authorization vote (SAV) by the Membership.

7.14.23 – Negotiations Update #26

In an important milestone in our push to win an industry-leading contract for Flight Attendants, we held our first bargaining sessions with federal mediators from the National Mediation Board during the last week of June.

7.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, July 19th, from 1 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

7.10.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: August 30th

On Wednesday, August 30th, join picket lines across the system as we continue to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract.

7.07.23 – Video Update: Securing the Contract We Have Earned

Timothy Legeros, Miami-based Negotiating Committee Member, talks about how to show support for a contract that reflects our value to American Airlines.

7.05.23 – Video Update: The Importance of Being Dues Current

APFA National Treasurer Erik Harris discusses the importance of becoming dues current and a new option to make a payment arrangement.

6.26.23 – Video Update: Why Do Negotiations Take So Long?

Why Do Negotiations Take So Long? Monday, June 26, 2023 Obtaining a contract under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) can take a while. Reese Cole, ORD-based Flight Attendant and Member…

6.24.23 – Video Update: Federal Mediation Begins Next Week

Next week, federal mediators assigned by the National Mediation Board will join our negotiations. Susan Wroble, ORD-based Flight Attendant and Member of your Negotiating Committee provides a video update on what lies ahead.

6.23.23 – TAKE ACTION! AA Flight Attendants Deserve Better!

One of the open issues in negotiations is the commuter policy. While we have secured some improvements, we still have not reached agreement. With all the base closings and reductions, many Flight Attendants are forced to commute, and management needs to hear from all Flight Attendants that we deserve an improved commuter policy.

6.15.23 – Negotiations Update #25

After a briefing with your APFA Base Presidents, your Negotiating Committee passed a reserve proposal to the company intending to lower the number of years Flight Attendants are required to serve reserve.

6.06.23 – Call to Action: Sign Up to Help Secure the Contract We Deserve!

Negotiations have entered a critical phase, and Flight Attendants are ready for a contract that includes improvements to compensation, retirement, scheduling flexibility, and overall work/life balance.

5.19.23 – Pilots Reach Agreement in Principle (AIP)

As reported in the press, Pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA) reached an agreement in principle with American Airlines management after long fought negotiations. We congratulate APA on reaching an agreement, subject to finalizing language and Pilot ratification.

5.18.23 – Join the APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Today at 2pm CDT

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall today, from 2 pm until 3 pm CDT.

5.17.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Tomorrow, May 18th

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

5.17.23 – Must Read: Bargaining Update

We are in the advanced stages of bargaining with American Airlines. APFA passed our economic proposal to the company on March 7th, 2023.

5.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, May 18th

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

5.04.23 – Negotiations Update #24

We are scheduled to meet with the company two weeks every month through September and will be joined by the mediator for fifteen of those sessions. In April, we continued bargaining with the company to work on the outstanding issues in Section 10-Scheduling and Section 12-Reserve.

4.28.23 – 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.

4.14.23 – Negotiations Update #23

Thank you to everyone every who joined us on the picket line throughout the system on April 4th. The “We Are Ready!” luggage tags are in the mail to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA.

4.06.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – March 30, 2023

Negotiations virtual town hall recording from March 30, 2023 is now available to watch.

4.05.23 – “We Are Ready!”- Luggage Tags Arriving at Your Home

Last week, APFA Headquarters sent two “We Are Ready!” luggage tags to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA. These luggage tags are another way to show our commitment to continue the fight to secure the contract that we deserve.

3.30.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Soon!

Join us for the virtual Negotiations Town Hall today at 1:00pm CT.

3.23.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Tomorrow, 3/30/23

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.21.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, March 30, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.09.23 – Negotiations Update #22- Economic Proposal

On Tuesday, March 7th, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented an economic proposal to the company. Our comprehensive economic proposal includes all remaining sections of the agreement including Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Other Benefits, Training, and Profit Sharing

3.04.23 – Negotiations Update #21

We bargained with the Company in January and February. During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling and Section 12– Reserve.

2.26.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – February 23, 2023

Watch the recorded February 23, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall.

2.23.23 – Feb 23, 2023: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will begin today at 1:00pm CST.

2.22.23 – Negotiations Update: Our Next Steps in Bargaining

We are entering a critical period of our bargaining for a new contract. We have bargained over all the non-economic sections of the agreement and will soon pass our economic proposals across the table.

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.

1.05.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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

11.10.22 – Negotiations Update #19

During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling. APFA also passed our opening proposal on Section 12 – Reserve.

9.17.22 – Negotiations Update #18

During this session, the Company passed its third version of Section 10 – Scheduling, which contained both rejections of our proposed items and substantive changes that are eye-opening to say the least.

8.20.22 – Negotiations Update #17

Saturday, August 20, 2022 Negotiations Update #17 Negotiations continued in DFW on August 10th and 11th. During these sessions, we furthered discussions on Section 10 – Scheduling. As mentioned in the…

8.19.22 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Friday, August 19, 2022

Friday, August 19, 2022 Hello Contract ACTION Team! Negotiations Update #16 was released on Saturday, August 13th. When you have a moment, we highly recommend you take some time to look it…

8.13.22 – Negotiations Update #16

Saturday, August 13, 2022 Negotiations Update #16 Negotiations continued in DFW on July 19th and 21st and this week. During these sessions, we furthered discussions on Section 10 – Scheduling. As mentioned…

7.08.22 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Friday, July 8, 2022

Friday, July 8, 2022 Hello Contract ACTION Team! First, we want to thank all for participating in the email campaign, which successfully restored our Pandemic Leave. What an amazing display…

7.08.22 – Negotiations Update #15

Friday, July 8, 2022 Negotiations Update #15 Negotiations continued in DFW on June 7th-9th and June 28th and 29th. During these sessions, we continued discussions with Management on Section 11-Hours…

6.07.22 – Contract ACTION Team Meeting Will Begin Shortly

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Contract ACTION Team Meeting Will Begin Shortly Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, The Contract ACTION Team is meeting today to discuss with your fellow team members…

6.06.22 – Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap

Monday, June 6, 2022 Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, The Contract ACTION Team met with our APFA Negotiating Committee on Thursday, May 26th,…

5.14.22 – Negotiations Update #12

During this session, we continued discussion with the company on Section 14- International Flying. We also opened and passed a proposal on Section 11-Hours of Service. In the International Section, the Company is proposing to be able to reduce IPD rest down to ten hours in actual operations. Currently, the Company must provide 14 hours of rest on IPD layovers, which cannot be reduced.

4.20.22 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly The AFPA Negotiations Town Hall will begin today at 1pm CT. What if I am unable to attend the live town…

4.20.22 – Negotiations Update #11

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Negotiations Update #11 Negotiations continued in DFW on April 4th-7th. During this session, we continued discussion on Section 8-Vacation, Section 9-Sick Leave, Section 15-Foreign Language Speaker,…

4.18.22 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Monday, April 18, 2022 Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, April 20th, from 1 pm until 2 pm…

4.15.22 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, April 20th from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT).…

3.30.22 – Negotiations Update #10: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

On March 24, 2022, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented a bullet point proposal to the Company team on the remaining sections of the agreement. The remaining sections contain critical provisions impacting our pay, quality of work-life, and control over our schedules. Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Scheduling…

3.06.22 – Negotiations Update #9: Sunday, March 6, 2022

During the negotiations session the week of February 8th, 2022, the union and the company discussed Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 15- Speaker, Section 16- Deadheading, and Section 30 and 31, which are the Grievance and System Board Sections….

2.02.22 – Updated APFA Negotiations Webpage Now Live

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Updated APFA Negotiations Webpage Now Live As reported in our June 18, 2021, hotline announcing the resumption of negotiations, we are approaching negotiations differently by providing you more…

1.26.22 – Negotiations Update #8: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

We focused on Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 16- Deadhead, and APFA passed a proposal on Section 15- Speaker for the first time. In Section 25- Leave of Absence, we are down to a few issues. This section will be tabled until later in negotiations. In deadhead, APFA is proposing deadheading Flight Attendants receive the highest class seat available rather than coach seats…

1.11.22 – An Update on Negotiations- January 11, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Hello Everyone, Our June 18, 2021, Negotiations Update communicated a new approach to bargaining. Using a strategic approach, discussions will target key areas where Flight Attendants need contractual…

12.15.21 – APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Friday

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Friday Survey closes: December 17, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 9,500 Flight Attendants have participated…

12.10.21 – APFA Negotiations Survey Extended

Friday, December 10, 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Extended Survey closes: December 17, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 8,900 Flight Attendants have participated in…

12.09.21 – Final Reminder: APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Tomorrow

Thursday, December 9, 2021 Final Reminder: November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 7,780 Flight Attendants have participated…

12.04.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Closes December 10th!

Saturday, December 4, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 5,000 Flight Attendants have participated in…

11.22.21 – Negotiations Update #7: Monday, November 22, 2021

At this session, we continued discussion on Section 22-Filling of Vacancies, Section 29-Training, and Section 38-Crew Rest. We were able to reach a Tentative Agreement (TA) on Section 22- Filling of Vacancies. Section 38- Crew Rest has been tabled as there is no more movement either side is willing to make at this point in negotiations….

11.16.21 – Reminder: November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey Have you had a chance to participate in…

11.10.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open Survey opens: November 10, 2021 Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey The…

11.07.21 – Negotiations Update #6: Sunday, November 7, 2021

Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. One issue in which we were able to improve was improving the look back period for determining severance pay. Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. Section 27 – Injury on Duty: We tabled this section, meaning we will deal with the remaining open issues later in bargaining….

10.01.21 – Negotiations Update #5: Friday, October 1, 2021

During the four days of bargaining, we reached Tentative Agreements on six sections: Section 7 Uniforms, Section 17 Co-Terminals, Section 18 Charters, Section 19 CRAF, Section 21 Probation, Section 28 Medical Examinations. As part of our overall strategy in focusing on key priorities, we are moving to reach agreements where possible and carry over key issues until later in negotiations….

9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording

Thursday, September 16, 2021 APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded Negotiations Virtual Town Hall, which took place earlier today. You may also…

9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall Starting Momentarily

Thursday, September 16, 2021 The Negotiations Town Hall will be starting momentarily. The Committee will be reviewing the current status of negotiations and providing an overview of Section 6 of the Railway…

9.14.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall- Thursday, September 16, 2021

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 As noted in last week’s Contract ACTION hotline, the Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm (CT).…

8.16.21 – Negotiations Update #4: Monday, August 16, 2021

The negotiations last week focused on finalizing sections of the contract, which were open when negotiations were paused at the start of the global pandemic. One of the major discussions was Section 6, Crew Accommodations, particularly the severe problems of the company failing to provide hotels promptly in the case of rescheduling or cancellation. Another area on which we had a lot of discussion was the commuter policy, found in JCBA Section 37.I. With the recent displacements and packed flights, we need improvement to the commuter policy….

8.07.21 – Negotiations Update #3: Saturday, August 7, 2021

On Monday, we will first be discussing Seniority, Charters, and Crew Accommodations. Later in the week, we will also be discussing Moving Expenses, Uniforms, General, CRAF, and Probation. One of the hot issues to be discussed next week in the Crew Accommodations section will be the failure of management to provide hotels promptly. Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on the topic, concurrently with APA, to demand immediate solutions to the problem. This grievance demands immediate steps to resolve the issues, and discussions are ongoing with management to resolve the situation….

7.16.21 – Negotiations Update #2: Friday, July 16, 2021

The Negotiating Committee has been meeting weekly since then to prepare for a return to the bargaining table. We have been working on sections of the Agreement that were under active negotiations last year. We have secured bargaining dates with the Company through the end of the year. Negotiations will commence in August. The Committee is looking at the remaining sections of the Agreement to identify key priorities for our bargaining. This includes many of the core sections of the Agreement, including Scheduling, Reserve, and Compensation….

6.18.21 – Negotiations to Resume

With the pause in bargaining, it is a natural time to reset the bargaining. When we return to the bargaining table, we are adopting a different, more transparent approach to negotiations. We will be providing you a lot more information about what is happening at the bargaining table, including more detail on what the Union and Company are proposing. We will also be calling upon the Membership to help us win our priorities at the bargaining table. An informed, active Membership is our greatest strength….

5.20.21 – APFA National Chair and Negotiator Appointments

Thursday, May 20, 2021 APFA National Chair and Negotiator Appointments Last week, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the APFA Executive Committee confirmed National President Julie Hedrick’s appointment of Jeffrey Petersen…

2.29.20 – Negotiations Update

Saturday, February 29, 2020 Negotiations Update This week, the following proposals were passed between APFA and the Company: Section 5 – Moving Expenses Section 7 – Uniforms Section 6 –…

2.22.20 – Negotiations Update

Saturday, February 22, 2020 Negotiations Update The Negotiating Committee would like you to know where we stand at the bargaining table. Questions have arisen asking us to clarify some of the…

2.13.20 – A Message from the Negotiating Committee

Thursday, February 13, 2020 A Message from the Negotiating Committee To date, only 33% of our eligible members have taken the Negotiations Survey #3. Below is a brief message from APFA…

2.11.20 – We Want to Hear from You! Negotiations Survey #3 – Closes Feb 18

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Reminder: Negotiations Survey #3 The Negotiations Survey #3 is open via the APFA website and will remain available until Tuesday, February 18th at 1500 CST. This survey includes questions related…

2.04.20 – Give Us Your Feedback! Negotiations Survey #3 – Closes Feb 18

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Reminder: Negotiations Survey #3 The Negotiations Survey #3 is open via the APFA website and will remain available until Tuesday, February 18th at 1500 CST. This survey includes questions related…

2.03.20 – Give Us Your Feedback! Negotiations Survey #3 – Closes Feb 18

Monday, February 3, 2020 Reminder: Negotiations Survey #3 The Negotiations Survey #3 is open via the APFA website and will remain available until Tuesday, February 18th at 1500 CST. This survey includes questions related…

1.23.20 – Reminder: Negotiations Survey #3 – Closes Feb 18

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Reminder: Negotiations Survey #3 The Negotiations Survey #3 is open via the APFA website and will remain available until Tuesday, February 18th at 1500 CST. This survey includes questions related…

1.17.20 – Negotiations Survey #3

Friday, January 17, 2020 Negotiations Survey #3 The Negotiations Survey #3 is now open via the APFA website and will remain available until Tuesday, February 18th at 1500 CST. This survey includes questions related…

11.04.19 – National President & Negotiating Committee Visit PHL & PIT

Monday, November 4, 2019 National President & Negotiating Committee Informal Visits National President Lori Bassani and members of the Negotiating Committee will visit PHL, November 5th and PIT, November 6th.…

10.16.19 – Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Annual Fall Board Meeting – Hurst, Texas The 2019 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting continues today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hurst, TX.…

8.29.19 – APFA Negotiating Committee Reserve Roundtable Event

Thursday, August 29, 2019 APFA Negotiating Committee Reserve Roundtable Event The APFA Negotiating Committee will be hosting a Reserve Roundtable Event September 26, 2019. We want to build upon our…

6.26.19 – Reserve Survey Closed

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Reserve Survey Closed On Monday the Reserve Survey closed. The Negotiating Committee would like to thank everyone who took the opportunity to take this important…

6.24.19 – Reserve Survey Closes Today at 1700 CDT

Monday, June 24, 2019 Reserve Survey Reminder On May 24, the Negotiating Committee released the Reserve Survey. To date, we have received 10,283 responses or 47% of eligible Flight Attendants.…

6.19.19 – Reserve Survey Reminder – Closes June 24

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Reserve Survey Reminder On May 24, the Negotiating Committee released the Reserve Survey. To date, we have received 9315 responses or 43% of eligible Flight Attendants.…

6.12.19 – Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Join us at the Attendance Arbitration at the DFW Hyatt! Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration – June 12-14 Today, Wednesday, June 12th, we’ll begin the Attendance…

6.07.19 – Reserve Survey Reminder

Friday, June 7, 2019 Reserve Survey Reminder On May 24, the Negotiating Committee released the Reserve Survey. To date, we have received 5660 responses or 27% of eligible Flight Attendants.…

5.24.19 – Reserve Survey Now On APFA Website

Friday, May 24, 2019 Reserve Survey A new survey is now available on the APFA website. To access this survey you must log in with your APFA login, and you…

4.30.19 – Negotiations Roadshows

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Negotiations Roadshows May 1—PHX (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North 3838 E. Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone #: 602-306-2323 *Complimentary…

4.24.19 – The Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Mobilize to Maximize Calling ALL Activists! Our Union Needs YOU! Sign up to be a Union Activist. Help distribute information and materials for important issues…

4.23.19 – Resolution Attached Negotiations Committee Vote

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Resolution to Appoint Negotiator View Resolution here In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new…

4.23.19 – Negotiations Committee is Now Complete

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Newly Appointed Negotiator In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new Negotiator, Paul Hartshorn,…

3.29.19 – Negotiating Committee Update

Friday, March 29, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update Bargaining SessionsThe APFA Negotiating Committee was scheduled to meet with the Company this week in Dallas for our second bargaining session. In…

2.19.19 – Negotiating Committee Update

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update The APFA Negotiating Committee met with the Company yesterday and today to discuss and exchange proposals on sections of the new Collective…

2.3.19 – Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement

Sunday, February 3, 2019 Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement APFA regrets that Board-Appointed Negotiator Monica Wilfong must resign her position of Negotiator. Monica has been a valuable member of the Committee,…

11.07.18 – Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Mark your calendar to call in for the “Scoop” with the National Officers, Contract, Scheduling and PBS Reps <<Join our official wAAke Up American Facebook…

10.24.18 – The Weekly Scoop

Yesterday APFA had the privilege of joining our brother and sister Unions, TWU, IAM, APA, and CWA at a Rally at DFW Airport. Our mission was to support the hundreds…

9.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop – HIGH ALERT – Nation-Wide Picketing Event, Negotiating Committee, Remember November, Hurricane Florence, CIRT, Aviation Safety InfoShare, Vote, Mock Bidding

High Alert #2: Save the Date! November 18 is the day to “Remember.” Dust off your walking shoes for a Nation-Wide event. Calling all activists. Hello from the Negotiating…