Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’
3.22.26 – U.S. Flight Attendants Demand Pay for TSA to Keep Airports Secure, Not Create Havoc with ICE
As U.S. airports suffer long security delays, Flight Attendant Union leaders representing more than 100,000 of aviation’s first responders released the following joint statement: “Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers must be paid now.
Read More2.11.26 – American Airlines Flight Attendants to Hold Protest Following Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Flight Attendants are calling for accountability and leadership change following APFA’s unanimous vote of no confidence in American Airlines CEO Robert Isom. They will hold a protest on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Read More2.09.26 – AA Flight Attendants Issue Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom
In a historic first, Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Board of Directors, reflecting collective voice of 28,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants, issued unanimous vote to address ‘relentless downward spiral’ under Isom’s leadership.
Read More1.15.26 – 17 Years Ago Today: US Airways Flight 1549, ‘Miracle on the Hudson’
Today marks the 17th anniversary of US Airways flight 1549, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson’. Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight, is joining with APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit
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 More9.25.24 – Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
[Euless, TX] — Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing the 28,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants, endorsed Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.
Read More9.12.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Five-Year Contract
EULESS, TX– Today, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), ratified a new five-year contract, adding $4.2 billion of value to the existing Flight Attendant contract.
Read More7.19.24 – Flight Attendant Union and American Airlines Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
EULESS, TX– (July 19, 2024) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines reached a tentative contract agreement after a final week of bargaining.
Read More6.20.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants End Contract Talks, Prepare To Strike
EULESS, TX– (June 20, 2024) – Today, contract talks between the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines ended without an agreement, moving 28,000 Flight Attendants one step closer to a strike.
Read More6.12.24 – Red-Hot, Ready To Strike: American Airlines Flight Attendants Picket June 13
EULESS, TX– (June 12, 2024) – As temperatures rise and summer travel kicks off, Flight Attendants are forecasting a red-hot solidarity summer with American Airlines Flight Attendants closer to a strike than they have been in 30+ years.
Read More6.05.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Open Strike Command Center
Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendants Open Strike Command Center EULESS, TX– (June 5, 2024) – Today, American Airlines’ 27,000+ Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional…
Read More5.07.24 – APFA Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass 2024 FAA Reauthorization
Euless, Texas (May 7, 2024) — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing over 27,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants, issued a statement in response to the bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Read More2.13.24 – Flight Attendants Take Historic Action Together For Fair Contracts Covering 100,000 Crewmembers
EULESS, Texas (February 13, 2024) – Today, thousands of Flight Attendants from American, Alaska, Air Wisconsin, United, Southwest and more, picketed outside more than 30 airports worldwide.
Read More2.09.24 – 100,000+ Flight Attendants Unite in Day of Action to Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions
EULESS, Texas (February 9, 2024) – Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the value of the profession of frontline workers in aviation. On Tuesday, February 13, a landmark collective representing the largest number of Flight Attendants in the history of aviation will unite to demand better pay and working conditions
Read More1.19.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Make Second Request For Release From Mediation
EULESS, Texas (January 19, 2024) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 27,000 Flight Attendants at American Airlines are requesting a release from mediation for a second time.
Read More11.20.23 – Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike
Monday, November 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike After negotiating for almost five years, including…
Read More11.14.23 – Ready To Strike: AA Flight Attendants To Picket Across U.S. To Protest Corporate Greed
EULESS, Texas (November 14, 2023) – Frustrated Flight Attendants will come face to face with company executives at a picket at American Airlines headquarters on Thursday, November 16th.
Read More10.24.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Board Of Directors To Approve Release To Strike
EULESS, Texas (October 23, 2023) – APFA is preparing for the possibility of a strike against American Airlines if management does not make significant and meaningful moves to reach an agreement. The APFA Board of Directors will convene Friday, November 17th.
Read More8.30.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Authorize Union To Call A Strike
EULESS, Texas (Aug. 30, 2023) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) announced the results of members’ vote to authorize a strike if American Airlines refuses to agree to reasonable contract terms.
Read More8.28.23 – Reminder: American Airlines Flight Attendant Union To Announce Strike Vote Results
This Wednesday, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold a series of informational pickets at twelve Flight Attendant bases across the U.S.
Read More8.23.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union To Announce Strike Vote Results At Pickets Across U.S.
EULESS, Texas (August 23rd, 2023) – On August 30th – the Wednesday before Labor Day – American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold a series of informational pickets at twelve Flight Attendant bases across the U.S.
Read More7.18.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Board Of Directors Approves Strike Authorization Vote
EULESS, Texas (July 18, 2023) – Yesterday, the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, comprised of Union Leadership from all ten of American’s Flight Attendant bases, unanimously authorized the APFA Negotiating Committee to conduct a strike authorization vote of the 26,000+ Flight Attendants at American Airlines.
Read More4.03.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendants File for Mediation; Systemwide Picketing Continues
(Euless, TX) — On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will continue systemwide informational picketing events at nine Flight Attendant bases across the United States.
Read More3.29.23 – APFA Endorses the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
APFA Press Release Wednesday, March 29, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Endorses the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act (Euless, TX) — Today, Pete Enriquez,…
Read More3.03.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendants File for Federal Mediation
APFA Press Release Friday, March 3, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Files for Federal Mediation (Euless, TX) — Today, American Airlines…
Read More1.23.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues
APFA Press Release Monday, January 23, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues (Euless, TX) — On…
Read More1.19.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event On Tuesday, January 24th
APFA Press Advisory Thursday, January 19, 2023 Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, January 24th (Euless, TX) — On Tuesday,…
Read More11.10.22 – Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, November 15th
(Euless, TX) — On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold picketing events at eleven Flight Attendant bases across the United States.
Read More10.04.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Implementation of 10-Hour Minimum Rest Provision
“Today, nearly four years later exactly, we are pleased to share that the FAR 10-hour non-reducible minimum rest will finally become a reality,” said Julie Hedrick, National President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants.
Read More9.22.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Restrain Unruly And Abusive Passenger
Yesterday, we witnessed more dangerous, life-threatening behavior towards a Flight Attendant in the not-so-friendly skies. This time it was onboard American Airlines Flight 377 from San José del Cabo, Mexico, to Los Angeles, CA.
Read More9.13.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Sentencing of Abusive Passengers
Our primary focus as Flight Attendants is the safety of our passengers and crew. The violent behavior displayed on the flight from Dallas to Los Angeles must stop.
Read More4.07.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Supports The Protection From Abusive Passengers Act
Thursday, April 7, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Supports the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act, Calling it Long Overdue (Euless,…
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 More2.18.22 – APFA Continues Push For Federal No-Fly List For Disruptive Passengers
Friday, February 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Continues Push for Federal No-Fly List for Disruptive Passengers (Euless, TX) – In the…
Read More2.18.22 – APFA Thanks FAA Administrator Steve Dickson for His Leadership
Friday, February 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Thanks FAA Administrator Steve Dickson for His Leadership (Euless, TX) – APFA thanks…
Read More1.27.22 – APFA Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board
Thursday, January 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board (Euless, TX) –…
Read More11.01.21 – Charges Filed Against The Passenger Involved In Last Week’s Physical
Monday, November 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Charges Filed Against the Passenger Involved in Last Week’s Physical Assault Aboard American Airlines Flight 976 (Euless,…
Read More10.28.21 – Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature For Supporting Aviation
Thursday, October 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature for Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave (Springfield, IL) – Following the Illinois House…
Read More10.18.21 – Press Release – Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony
Monday, October 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Association of Professional Flight Attendants 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony at APFA Headquarters Thursday, October 21,…
Read More8.05.21 – [PRESS RELEASE] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO
Thursday, August 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (Euless, TX) – The…
Read More3.10.21 – PRESS RELEASE: Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan Aviation Jobs Protected Through September 30th, 2021 (Euless, TX) –…
Read More1.08.21 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Committed To The Protection And Safety
Friday, January 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Committed to the Protection and Safety of Our Flight Attendants on and…
Read More12.21.20 – Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended In Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation
Monday, December 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended in Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation Secures Aviation Jobs (Euless, TX) – Late…
Read More12.15.20 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Biden’s Nomination Of Pete Buttigieg
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Biden’s Nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary (Euless, TX) –…
Read More12.02.20 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements (Euless, TX) – Today, the Association of…
Read More10.27.20 – APFA Proudly Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Proudly Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States (Euless,…
Read More9.08.20 – Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Launches Another Week of Action Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs Flight Attendants March on…
Read More9.07.20 – Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Launches Another Week of Action Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs Flight Attendants March on…
Read More9.01.20 – APFA Week Of Action: A Week Of Action To Save Jobs, Targets White House And Congress
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Week of Action A Week of Action to Save Jobs, Targets White House and Congress (Euless,…
Read More8.12.20 – Washington Leaders: Negotiate a Deal. Time is Running Out.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Washington Leaders: Negotiate a Deal. Time is Running Out. (Euless, TX) – Time is running out. Hundreds of…
Read More6.02.20 – Press Release – Standing Up to Racial Injustices: A Call to Action
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Standing Up to Racial Injustices: A Call to Action On May 25th, we watched in disbelief, sadness,…
Read More4.29.20 – APFA Flight Attendants Praise Aviation Leaders
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The following APFA Press Release was sent to the media earlier today. APFA Flight Attendants Praise Aviation Leaders for Promoting Mandatory Masks on Airplanes (Euless, TX)…
Read More4.29.20 – APFA Flight Attendants Praise Aviation Leaders For Promoting Mandatory Masks On Airplanes
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Flight Attendants Praise Aviation Leaders for Promoting Mandatory Masks on Airplanes (Euless, TX) – Julie Hedrick, National…
Read More2.27.20 – Attendance & Performance Program Decision Issued for Presidential Grievance
Thursday, February 27, 2020 Statement from APFA National President on AA’s Flight Attendant Attendance and Performance Program Decision Issued for Union’s Presidential Grievance EULESS, TX — The Association of Professional…
Read More1.30.20 – Union Representing American Airlines Flight Attendants Supports Pilot’s Union in Lawsuit Over Coronavirus
Thursday, January 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2020 Union Representing American Airlines Flight Attendants Supports Pilot’s Union in Lawsuit Over Coronavirus DALLAS, TEXAS – “The Association of Professional Flight Attendants…
Read More1.23.20 – President of American Airlines Flight Attendants’ Union Calls for Airlines to Increase Precautions Around Deadly Coronavirus
Thursday, January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2020 President of American Airlines Flight Attendants’ Union Calls for Airlines to Increase Precautions Around Deadly Coronavirus EULESS, TEXAS – As the…
Read More11.19.19 – APFA Base Presidents Call for Possible Boeing Lawsuit Over the 737 MAX
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Statement by the APFA National President, Lori Bassani APFA Base Presidents Call for Possible Boeing Lawsuit Over the 737 MAX “The voting board of directors of…
Read More7.10.19 – Unions at American Airlines Laud Bill Protecting Aviation Careers and Passengers’ Safety
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unions at American Airlines Laud Bill Protecting Aviation Careers and Passengers’ Safety FORT WORTH, Texas (July 10, 2019) – Four large unions…
Read More6.11.19 – Press Release
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Airlines Shareholders Need To Ask Tough Questions, Not Just Rubberstamp Lavish Executive Pay Package DALLAS, TX. —With American Airlines facing continued…
Read More5.22.19 – Press Release TWU / IAM Support
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants National President Lori Bassani The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President…
Read More5.03.19 – CEO Doug Parker received a nearly $12 million compensation package last year
Friday, May 3, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from APFA President Regarding CEO Compensation Euless, TX (May 3, 2019) – The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President of the…
Read More4.26.19 – APFA Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Euless, TX (April 26th) – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read More2.08.2019 – Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108
Friday, February 8, 2019 Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108: “We Need to Make Sure Every FAA Employee Remains on the Job With Pay” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb.…
Read More2.07.19 – APFA Leaders Call on President Trump to Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Thursday, February 7, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of Professional Flight Attendant Leaders call on President Trump to Avoid another Government Shutdown Euless, TX (Feb. 7)—-The Association of Professional…
Read More11.13.18 – AA Flight Attendants Nationwide Informational Picket- November 18th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS ADVISORY AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COMMEMORATE 25TH STRIKE ANNIVERSARY WITH A NATIONWIDE INFORMATIONAL PICKETING EVENT It’s time to: wAAke up American! Dallas, TX (Nov.…
Read More10.05.18 – APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump …
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Beto O’Rourke of Texas for Senate
Saturday, September 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Allie Malis – [email protected] Peter Goelz – [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions.
APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions. Media Advisory For Immediate Release Please join us for the first in a series…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening “It’s Not About Size – It’s about Safety and Security” Euless, TX –…
Read More7.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: 817.540.0108 x8308 Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court Euless, TX…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – New National Leadership Begins work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New National Leadership Begins Work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) EULESS, TX (July 2, 2018)— For the 27,000 flight attendants of American Airlines,…
Read More6.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against State & Public Sector Unions in Janus Case
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Peter Goelz (202) 929-3360 | [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Says JANUS Ruling is a…
Read More5.20.17 – AA Flight 31
Saturday, May 20, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by APFA President Bob Ross re: Incident on American Airlines Flight to Honolulu EULESS, TEXAS (May 20, 2017) – The following…
Read More5.12.17 – APFA Launches Media Campaign with Message for Wall Street
Flight Attendants’ Union Launches Multimedia Campaign with Message that Wall Street’s Shortsighted Approach Will Hurt Airlines and Passengers in the Long-Term EULESS, TEXAS (May 12, 2017) – The Association of Professional…
Read More5.01.17 – APFA Executive Committee Approves Raises
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Jamie Horwitz, [email protected], 202-549-4921 or Shane Staples, [email protected] APFA Executive Committee Approves Pay Raises for American Airlines Flight Attendants Euless, Texas (May 1,…
Read More4.22.17 – Incident on SFO DFW Flight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Shane Staples [email protected], 305-992-4817 Jamie Horwitz, [email protected], 202-549-4921 Statement by Bob Ross President The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Representing Flight Attendants at American…
Read More2.10.17 – APFA Valentine’s Day Picketing Events
Contact: Shane Staples [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event: APFA Valentine’s Day Picketing Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Locations & Times: American Airlines Headquarters – 4333 Ammon Carter Blvd, Fort Worth,…
Read More1.31.17 – Letter from Bob Ross to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
FORT WORTH, Texas – Today the Senate confirmed The Honorable Elaine Chao as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by a vote of 93-6. APFA President Bob Ross…
Read More1.29.16 – AAL Announces Massive Q4 Profit – Flight Attendants Shut Out of Historic Gains
Media Contacts: Brian Clark Anthony DeMaio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AAL Announces Massive Q4 Profit Flight Attendants Shut Out of Historic Gains FORT WORTH, Texas (January 29, 2016) – In a…
Read More1.27.14 – Flight Attendants, Management at New American Reach Agreement on Bargaining
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Flight Attendants, Management at New American Reach Agreement on…
Read More12.20.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – New American Flight Attendants Reach Agreement on Representation, Bargaining
New American Flight Attendants Reach Agreement on Representation, Bargaining AFA and APFA Deal Sets the Stage for Contract Improvements Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio…
Read More12.09.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Welcome New American Airlines
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Flight Attendants Welcome New American Airlines APFA President Laura…
Read More11.18.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants At American Remember Strike
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Flight Attendants At American Remember Strike – November 18,…
Read More11.12.13 – DOJ Press Release
NOVEMBER 12, 2013 JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES US AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN AIRLINES TO DIVEST FACILITIES AT SEVEN KEY AIRPORTS TO ENHANCE SYSTEM-WIDE COMPETITION AND SETTLE MERGER CHALLENGE Divestitures at Airports in…
Read More11.12.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – American’s Flight Attendants Celebrate Settlement Announcement
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress: Support the Merger! American’s Flight…
Read More10.31.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Welcome Changes to Onboard PED Policy
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress: Support the Merger! Flight Attendants Welcome Changes…
Read More10.04.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Demand Florida AG Withdraw From Merger Lawsuit
APFA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress: Support the Merger! AA Flight Attendants Demand…
Read More10.03.13 – (LAA) – AA Flight Attendants Demand Virginia Att’y General Withdraw from Merger Suit
AA Flight Attendants Demand Virginia Att’y General Withdraw from Merger Suit APFA President Laura Glading: Lawsuit jeopardizes Virginia jobs Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio [email protected] 508.400.2778 …
Read More10.01.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Flight Attendants Applaud Texas State Attorney General’s Announcement
AA Flight Attendants Applaud Texas State Attorney General’s Announcement APFA President Laura Glading Turns Attention to Remaining States on Antitrust Suit Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony…
Read More9.13.13 – (LAA) – DOJ Lawsuit, Contact the Att’y Gen’l, DC Fly-In, Benefits Enrollment, Reserve FAs, Electronic Devices, 9/11, Thresholds
APFA Hotline – DOJ Lawsuit, Contact the Att’y Gen’l, DC Fly-In, Benefits Enrollment, Reserve FAs, Electronic Devices, 9/11, Thresholds – September 13, 2013 AA/US Merger…
Read More9.10.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendant Union Coalition Launches Campaign to Raise Funds for Flight 93 Memorial
Flight Attendant Union Coalition Representing Nearly 100,000 Flight Attendants Download Press Release – DOC | PDF For Immediate Release: September 10, 2013 Contacts: AFA – Corey Caldwell 202-434-0586 APFA…
Read More8.22.13 – Joint Press Release: Unions Representing 70,000 AA and US Airways Employees Call for Speedy Trial in Merger Litigation
Joint Press Release: Unions Representing 70,000 AA and US Airways Employees Call for Speedy Trial in Merger Litigation
Read More8.13.13b – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Blast DOJ Over Merger Lawsuit
Flight Attendants Blast DOJ Over Merger Lawsuit Union Says Feds Getting in Way of Competitive Industry, Job Security Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo [email protected] 858.859.2732 Anthony DeMaio [email protected] 508.400.2778…
Read More5.21.13 – Congress to TSA: Keep Knives Off Planes
CONGRESS TO TSA: KEEP KNIVES OFF PLANES 145 Members of Congress Sign Letter to Pistole Media Contact: Leslie Mayo [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euless, TX (MAY 21, 2013) –…
Read More5.20.13 – Flight Attendants Applaud Rep. Markey’s Leadership On Homeland Security
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: APFA: Anthony DeMaio, [email protected] 508.400.2778 AFA: Sara Nelson, [email protected] 202.236.1973 TWU: Jamie Horwitz, [email protected] IAM: James Carlson, [email protected] IBT: Galen Munroe, [email protected] FLIGHT ATTENDANTS APPLAUD REP. MARKEY’S…
Read More5.17.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Pressure Mounts on TSA Over Knife Rule
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON TSA OVER KNIFE RULE Airline Trade Group, American Public Add Voices to Effort Leslie Mayo (858)859-2732 Anthony DeMaio (508)417-3139 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17,…
Read More5.06.13 – APFA, Coalition, File Legal Petition to Keep Knives Off Planes
Press Release 5.06.13 Legal Petition Filed With TSA Administrator Pistole 5.06.13 Memorandum in Support of the Petition 5.06.13 Petition Exhibits 5.06.13 NEWSRELEASE ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 400,000 ON THE FRONT LINES…
Read More4.22.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security
TSA Delays Knives On Planes Flight Attendants Accept Temporary Reprieve For Aviation Security Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Remains Resolute: No Knives, Ever Again FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA:…
Read More4.15.13 – (LAA) – The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Enlist Passengers for Help in ‘Knife Fight’
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ENLIST PASSENGERS FOR HELP IN ‘KNIFE FIGHT’ TSA Rule Change Coming Allowing Knives In Flight Not Okay With Flight Attendants FOR IMMEDIATE…
Read More4.8.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing
Flight Attendants Disregarded By Homeland Security Subcommittee Key Stakeholder Left Out of TSA Policy Hearing The below press release was issued by the Coalition of Flight Attendants today. Click…
Read More4.3.13 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Request Panel Seat on House Hearing for Air Safety
THE COALITION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT UNIONS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REQUEST PANEL SEAT ON HOUSE HEARING FOR AIR SAFETY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: AFA: Corey Caldwell, [email protected] APFA: Leslie Mayo,…
Read More4.01.13 – (LAA) – Press Release – AA Employee Union Endorses Markey
American Airlines Employee Union Endorses Markey Flight Attendants Cite Leadership on Safety Issues FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Leslie Mayo, APFA Communications Coordinator [email protected] Giselle Barry, Ed Markey for…
Read More2.14.13 – Unions Representing 60,000 Airline Employees Unite in Their Strong Support of Merger Between American Airlines and US Airways
Unions Representing 60,000 Airline Employees Unite in Their Strong Support of Merger Between American Airlines and US Airways
Read More2.14.13 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
American Airlines Flight Attendants Welcome Merger Announcement
Read More5.11.12 – AA Flight Attendants Deliver Petition of NO CONFIDENCE to American Airlines Management
AA Flight Attendants Deliver Petition of NO CONFIDENCE to American Airlines Management FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 11, 2012 …
Read More4.20.12 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Ready for Their Day in Court
American Airlines Flight Attendants Ready for Their Day in Court “Justice for AAmerican Workers” Nationwide Demonstration and Rally at NYC Bankruptcy Courthouse MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release APFA National Media…
Read More9.08.11 – Union President tells Congress “No more, ‘It’s my way or the runway’”
Union President tells Congress “No more, ‘It’s my way or the runway’”
Read More7.29.11 – Flight Attendant Union President Calls on Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Flight Attendant Union President Calls on Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Read More7.20.11 – Flight Attendants React to News of American Airlines’ Announcement of New Planes
Flight Attendants React to News of American Airlines’ Announcement of New Planes
Read More7.19.11 – Flight Attendant Coalition Backs TSA Multi-Layered Approach Securiy Screening
Flight Attendant Coalition Backs TSA Multi-Layered Approach Securiy Screening
Read More6.16.11 – AA Flight Attendants Endorse Rep. Hirono for Senate
AA Flight Attendants Endorse Rep. Hirono for Senate
Read More5.16.11 – Flight Attendants Protest at AMR Shareholders Meeting
Flight Attendants Protest at AMR Shareholders Meeting
Read More4.20.11 – Flight Attendants ‘Indict’ AA Top Execs for ‘Multiple Acts of Managerial Incompetence’
Flight Attendants ‘Indict’ AA Top Execs for ‘Multiple Acts of Managerial Incompetence’
Read More1.06.11 – New Year, Old Story – Talks between FAs and AA Yields Very Little
New Year, Old Story – Talks between FAs and AA Yields Very Little
Read More11.10.10 – AA Flight Attendants Brief Industry Analysts
AA Flight Attendants Brief Industry Analysts
Read More11.09.10 – American Airlines’ Unions Compare Notes Regarding AA and NMB
American Airlines’ Unions Compare Notes Regarding AA and NMB
Read More10.06.10 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Applaud Recall of Furloughed Flight Attendants
American Airlines Flight Attendants Applaud Recall of Furloughed Flight Attendants
Read More9.01.10 – Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Implore Congress to Pass Key Flight Attendant Provisions in the FAA Reauthorrization Bill
Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions Implore Congress to Pass Key Flight Attendant Provisions in the FAA Reauthorrization Bill
Read More8.25.10 – American Airlines Flight Attendants on TWU Members’ Contract Vote Results
American Airlines Flight Attendants on TWU Members’ Contract Vote Results
Read More8.17.10 – Not So Happy Skies – JetBlue Incident Shines Light on the Reality of Life as a Flight Attendant
Not So Happy Skies – JetBlue Incident Shines Light on the Reality of Life as a Flight Attendant
Read More5.27.10 – AA Flight Attendants Rally to Endorse Houston Mayor Bill White for Governor, May 28
AA Flight Attendants Rally to Endorse Houston Mayor Bill White for Governor, May 28
Read More5.25.10 – AA Flight Attendants on AA Preparations to Recruit & Train Replacement Flight Attendants
AA Flight Attendants on AA Preparations to Recruit & Train Replacement Flight Attendants
Read More5.21.10 – No Contract for AA Flight Attendants
No Contract for AA Flight Attendants
Read More5.19.10 – American Airlines Needs to Provide Evidence of Labor Costs
American Airlines Needs to Provide Evidence of Labor Costs
Read More5.19.10 – Record Voter Turnout and Record Yes Vote
Record Voter Turnout and Record Yes Vote
Read More5.18.10 – The Truth About the Cost of AA Flight Attendants
The Truth About the Cost of AA Flight Attendants
Read More3.19.10 – AA Flight Attendants in Solidarity with Striking British Airways Colleagues
AA Flight Attendants in Solidarity with Striking British Airways Colleagues
Read More3.12.10 – APFA Supports TWU Request for Release into 30-Day Cooling Off Period
APFA Supports TWU Request for Release into 30-Day Cooling Off Period
Read More3.3.10 – No Deal for AA Flight Attendants, Company Walks Out of Talks
No Deal for AA Flight Attendants, Company Walks Out of Talks
Read More2.25.10 – Flight Attendants Turn Up the Heat as Talks Resume February 27
Flight Attendants Turn Up the Heat as Talks Resume February 27
Read More2.25.10 – Unions Push for FAA Reauthorization in Senate: APFA and AFA Joint Release
Unions Push for FAA Reauthorization in Senate: APFA and AFA Joint Release
Read More2.17.10 – American Airlines Offers ‘Token,’ Rather than Real Pay Increase
American Airlines Offers ‘Token,’ Rather than Real Pay Increase
Read More1.21.10 – No Agreement Reached by American Airlines Flight Attendants After 11 Days of Consecutive Bargaining
No Agreement Reached by American Airlines Flight Attendants After 11 Days of Consecutive Bargaining
Read More1.14.10 – Flight Attendants Step Up Virtual Pressure
Flight Attendants Step Up Virtual Pressure
Read MoreAPFA Supports Protest at United Airlines – 1.07.10
APFA Supports Protest at United Airlines
Read More12.22.09 – American Flight Attendants Appoint National Strike Administrators
American Flight Attendants Appoint National Strike Administrators
Read More11.18.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Simulated Strikes in Major Cities
American Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Simulated Strikes in Major Cities
Read More11.18.09 – Is Your American Airlines Flight Red? – view our passenger leaflet
Is Your American Airlines Flight Red? – view our passenger leaflet
Read More11.12.09 – APFA Praises Secretary LaHood Following DOT Forum
APFA Praises Secretary LaHood Following DOT Forum
Read More11.05.09 – Contract or Self-Help by January – Flight Attendant Action Planned Nov 18
Contract or Self-Help by January – Flight Attendant Action Planned Nov 18
Read More10.29.09 – APFA Supports AA/BA/IB Anti-Trust Immunity Filing
APFA Supports AA/BA/IB Anti-Trust Immunity Filing
Read More10.29.09 – AA ATI support letters to DOT and European Commission
AA ATI support letters to DOT and European Commission
Read More9.01.09 – Announcement of results of voluntary furlough mitigation options
Announcement of results of voluntary furlough mitigation options
Read More6.25.09 – DEMOS report – “Flying Blind: Airline Deregulation, 30 Years Later”
DEMOS report – “Flying Blind: Airline Deregulation, 30 Years Later”
Read More5.22.09 – AA Flight Attendants Applaud Confirmation of Linda Puchala to National Mediation Board
AA Flight Attendants Applaud Confirmation of Linda Puchala to National Mediation Board
Read More5.01.09 – One Year of Negotiations, Still No Contract
One Year of Negotiations, Still No Contract
Read More4.15.09 – AMR Executives Accept Million Dollar Bonuses Again
AMR Executives Accept Million Dollar Bonuses Again
Read More3.06.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Urge Obama to Appoint New National Mediation Board Chair
American Airlines Flight Attendants Urge Obama to Appoint New National Mediation Board Chair
Read More1.26.09 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Expect Mediation to Help Efforts to Restore Middle-Class Standards
American Airlines Flight Attendants Expect Mediation to Help Efforts to Restore Middle-Class Standards
Read More1.21.09 – APFA/TWU Joint Statement on AMR 4th Quarter Earnings
APFA/TWU Joint Statement on AMR 4th Quarter Earnings
Read More11.17.08 – History Repeating at American Airlines?
History Repeating at American Airlines?
Read More9.11.08 – Flight Attendants Demand Fair Contract As Negotiations with AA Begin
Flight Attendants Demand Fair Contract As Negotiations with AA Begin
Read More8.29.08 – Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines’ Unions
Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines’ Unions
Read More8.13.08 – APFA Praises Flight 31 Flight Attendants
APFA Praises Flight 31 Flight Attendants
Read More5.21.08 – American Airlines Employees Protest Poor Management at Shareholders Meeting
American Airlines Employees Protest Poor Management at Shareholders Meeting
Read More5.21.08 – American Airlines Shorts Customers With Cutbacks, Fees for Checked Bags
American Airlines Shorts Customers With Cutbacks, Fees for Checked Bags
Read More4.16.08 – Flight Attendant Union President Calls for Membership Action
Flight Attendant Union President Calls for Membership Action
Read More4.09.08 – Union Urges AA Management to Protect FA Pay as it Grounds Entire MD80 a Second Time
Union Urges AA Management to Protect FA Pay as it Grounds Entire MD80 a Second Time
Read More4.01.08 – AA Flight Attendants To Launch Major Campaign Against Executive Bonuses
AA Flight Attendants To Launch Major Campaign Against Executive Bonuses
Read More1.16.08 – AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanut
Read More1.16.08 – AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
AMR Execs Expect Millions as 72,000 Workers are Thrown Peanuts
Read More1.10.08 – Coalition of Flight Attendants Joint Statement on First-Ever Bargaining Summit
Coalition of Flight Attendants Joint Statement on First-Ever Bargaining Summit
Read More12.21.07 – AA Furloughed Flight Attendants Given Early Christmas Gift
AA Furloughed Flight Attendants Given Early Christmas Gift
Read More5.16.07 – AA FAs Union Requests Investigation by SEC
AA FAs Union Requests Investigation by SEC
Read More4.17.07 – AA FAs Turn Out In Droves To Protest Exec Bonuses
AA FAs Turn Out In Droves To Protest Exec Bonuses
Read More4.16.07 – AA Flight Attendants Protest Nationwide
AA Flight Attendants Protest Nationwide
Read More4.13.07 – Flight Attendants Break USA Today Ad Protesting Bonuses
Flight Attendants Break USA Today Ad Protesting Bonuses
Read More4.11.07 – Flight Attendants Protest AA Executive Bonuses
Flight Attendants Protest AA Executive Bonuses
Read More4.05.07 – AA Flight Attendants Unveil Report to Wall Street Re: Misguided Executive Compensation
AA Flight Attendants Unveil Report to Wall Street Re: Misguided Executive Compensation
Read More4.04.07 – American Flight Attendant Union Announces Protest Dates
American Flight Attendant Union Announces Protest Dates
Read More5.25.01 – (LAA) – APFA FAs Reject Arbitration
This is Leslie Mayo, National Communications Coordinator, with an updated hotline for May 30th, 2001. The following Press Release was issued today: AMERICAN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS’ UNION REJECTS ARBITRATION; 30-DAY COUNTDOWN…
Read More7.07.00 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, Air Rage Press Release
July 07, 2000 Hello, this is Patrick Hancock, InfoRep Division Coordinator with Negotiations news for the week of July 7, 2000. Negotiations with American’s management took a holiday break this…
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