September 2022

9.30.22 – 2023 Annual Enrollment Begins October 13

Beginning Monday, October 3rd, you can go to my.aa.com to view the 2023 Annual Enrollment guide. 2023 Annual Enrollment will take place from October 13 to November 4.

9.30.22 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Enrollment Ends Tonight at 7pm (Central Time)

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends today! American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.

9.29.22 – Turbulence-Related Injuries

One of the most significant challenges experienced during the fall and winter seasons is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Always remain seated and secure yourself when encountering turbulence as quickly as possible.

9.29.22 – The Importance of a Contact List

If a problem should arise and you need someone to reach out to on your behalf, sharing important contacts with your loved ones, friends, and living partners is a smart idea.

9.28.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Recording – Medicare Edition

On Monday, September 19th, APFA hosted a special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. The recording is now available.

9.28.22 – Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month – Spotlight: Derek Chavez

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th.

9.27.22 – Hurricane Ian: Rescheduling Reminders

Cancellations and delays due to Hurricane Ian may negatively impact our Flight Attendant sequences.

9.27.22 – Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit

There are provisions of JCBA Section 10.L that apply to your last trip (or last series of trips) of the month. If your last sequence (or series of sequences) of the month cancels in its entirety, you are pay protected for the entire sequence.

9.27.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording: September 14, 2022

Your National Leadership, Department Chairs, and Committee Members hold quarterly virtual membership updates, so you stay up-to-date with current events affecting each department. Video now available.

9.27.22 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members Extended Through Friday

Dues to high demand, the exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members has been extended through Friday, September 30th!

9.25.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2022

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day as possible, whether it is a holiday or not.

9.23.22 – Final Reminder: Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering For All APFA Members

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends today! American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.

9.22.22 – Action Item: Urge AA Management To Reconsider Uprooting The Lives Of SFO Flight Attendants

Last week, American management announced the closure of the San Francisco Flight Attendant base, disrupting the lives of 403 Flight Attendants and their families.

9.22.22 – 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.

9.21.22 – San Francisco Transfer Information

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Bidding for a Transfer Out of San Francisco Flight Attendants facing displacement from SFO due to the base closure announced last week understandably have many questions.…

9.21.22 – APFA Regional Representative Openings

APFA is accepting résumés for two (2) Regional Representative positions. The deadline to submit your résumé will be Monday, October 24, 2022, at 0900 (CT).

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.

9.16.22 – Minutes from the August 17, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference

In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of this meeting are now available on the APFA.org website.

9.16.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Special Medicare Edition

APFA will be hosting a special edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall, and we will have a Medicare Advisor on hand to answer your questions all about Medicare on Monday, September 19th, from 10:30am until 12:30pm (CT)

9.14.22 – Supporting Our San Francisco Flight Attendants

Earlier this afternoon, American announced the closure of the San Francisco Flight Attendant base and SMF satellite, effective with the February 2023 bid month.

9.14.22 – Today’s APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Will Begin Shortly

The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting will be held today from: 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT)

9.14.22 – Contract ACTION Update/ Upcoming Solidarity Events

We must maximize our power. Our power is in our numbers, and we fully intend to stand together across Unions in solidarity.

9.13.22 – 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.

9.13.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow, September 14th at 11am (CT)

The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting will be held tomorrow, September 14th, from 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT) (please note updated time).

9.12.22 – Second Reminder: Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends on Friday, September 23rd. American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.

9.12.22 – Honoring our Fallen Colleagues on the 21st Anniversary of September 11th

Over the last three days, APFA and members of APA, AFA-CWA, ALPA, and other Labor Unions were united to honor colleagues who perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

9.11.22 – 21 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001

Twenty-one years ago today, twenty-five Flight Attendants, eight Pilots, three Customer Service Agents, and active and retired employees of the American Airlines and United Airlines family died in the tragic terrorist attacks which unfolded the morning of September 11th, 2001.

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