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11.14.18 – The Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA Communications Chair, communications@apfa.org JCBA Contract Training November 5th and 6th the Contract and Scheduling Depts hosted a JCBA Contract Class to familiarize APFA Representatives and Flight Attendants with contract language and scheduling systems. The successful two-day training included a comprehensive, cover-to-cover JCBA study. – Erik Harris, APFA…
Read More10.24.18 – 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 of TWU and IAM members who need a contract. In a brief speech to the crowd, APFA National President Lori Bassani said, “APFA is here…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Negotiations Training Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee are attending initial bargaining training this week in Dallas. Training is being conducted by Cornell University Instructors. (L to R: Timothy Legeros, Kelly Hagan, Brian Pinkowski, Sara Corrigan and Brian Morgan) 2019 Annual Enrollment Begins Next Month 2019 Annual Enrollment will take place October 15…
Read More9.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
(Brian Parker, Strategic Action Committee Coordinator, TWU, Robin Charbonneau, APFA and Mark York, Secretary/Treasurer Dallas AFL-CIO , Central Labor Council) Proud to Walk “I was proud to be at DFW Airport today, standing beside my brothers and sisters from Envoy and their union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Envoy passenger service agents and all…
Read More8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
DFW Picketing Event at American Airlines HDQ1 Thursday, August 30th from 07:30am until 09:30am Full Details – Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, communications@apfa.org LRD Tool – PBS Bases Beginning Monday, September 3rd, PBS-based Flight Attendants will have access to the Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) tool to view your status (as Lineholder or Reserve)…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k) $uper $aver Lawsuit Update – LAA Rescheduling After a Disruption 8 Hours Behind the Door Means 8 Hours Behind the Door Mock PBS Bidding – LUS APFA HDQs Closed Independence…
Read More6.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit/JSIC TTH Recording/Government Affairs Reps Meet in D.C./2Q18 EC Meeting/Uniforms
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording APFA Government Affairs Reps Attend AeroClub Meeting 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Q: My Narita trip cancelled after I reported. Am I pay protected? A:…
Read More6.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Telephone Town Hall Scheduled/Scheduling Dept Update/LHR Baggage Procedure Change/Uniform Reaction Reports
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Scheduled National Scheduling Department Update LHR Crew Checked Baggage Procedure Change Uniform Reaction Reports Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Q: I was rescheduled due to weather and am now landing Wednesday at 1000 instead of Tuesday night. My next…
Read More5.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Base Visits/Seq Quality Considerations/APFA Hotel Committee Reps Speak for Me/Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final/Pay Alignment/NHClass 18-12/Uniform
Upcoming JSIC Base Visits Sequence Quality Considerations My APFA Hotel Transportation Committee Reps Speak for Me Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class 18-12! Uniform Reaction Report Upcoming JSIC Base Visits Starting this month and continuing through June, The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits throughout the…
Read More4.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House/Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals/NH Class 18-10/Uniform Update
APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House APFA Supports Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals Welcome New Hire Class 18-10! Uniform Reaction Report Update Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House Forty APFA members from around the country flew to Washington D.C. this week to…
Read More4.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 48-Hr Arbitration Concludes/Jetblue FAs Vote to Unionize/2Q18 EC Meeting/NH Class 18-09 /Uniform Report Update
48-Hour Presidential Grievance Concludes JetBlue Flight Attendants Vote to Unionize 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Scheduled Welcome New Hire Class 18-09! Uniform Reaction Report Update 48-Hour Presidential Grievance Concludes The 48-Hour Presidential Grievance Arbitration concluded today in Dallas/Fort Worth after testimony by APFA and the Company. Both parties have requested an expedited opinion…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballot Count/Retirement Seminars/Elevate at Smaller Bases
Ballot Count for the National Officer Re-run Election Upcoming Retirement Seminars – DCA and NY JUN Investment & Estate Planning Seminar in MIA – SAVE THE DATE! Elevate 2018 Training Available in BOS, RDU, SFO, & STL Welcome New Hire Class 18-08! Uniform Reaction Report Count Ballot Count for the National Officer Re-run Election…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Supports Organizing Efforts of JetBlue FAs/EC Confirms Dept Chairs & RRs/Turbulence/NH Class 18-07/Uniform Reaction Report Count
APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue FAs’ Efforts to Unionize EC Confirms National Chairs and Regional Reps Turbulence – Protect Yourself! Welcome New Hire Class 18-07! Uniform Reaction Update APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue FAs’ Efforts to Unionize. JetBlue Flight Attendants will decide later this month whether to join the Transport Workers Union after a dedicated organizing drive that…
Read More3.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Retirement Webinars Now Online/Minutes in Review/Welcome NH Class 18-06/1Q18 EC Meeting/HDQs Closed Good Friday/Uniform Reaction Report
Where Is the Next Retirement Seminar? In Your Living Room! Minutes In Review – APFA Annual Convention Welcome New Hire Class 18-06! 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting APFA HDQs Closed Friday Uniform Reaction Report Count Where Is the Next Retirement Seminar? In Your Living Room! Have you been meaning to attend one of the retirement…
Read More3.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Uniform Update
APFA has been at the forefront in addressing the potential safety and health issues concerning the current uniforms since they were first introduced in 2016, and we have been successful in pressuring the Company to implement both short-term and long-term solutions. APFA mobilized immediately and dedicated staff and resources to understanding and solving this problem,…
Read More3.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits/New Hire Classes Hosted at APFA HDQs/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Reaction Report Count
• New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits for Some Members • APFA Begins Hosting New Hire Classes at APFA HDQs • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting • Uniform Reaction Report Count New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits for Some Members A new Company HR system being implemented next week could slightly affect salary-based benefits…
Read More3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Updates/Secondary Round Vacation Bidding – LAA/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Report
Government Affairs Updates Secondary Round of Vacation Bidding Open – LAA 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Count Government Affairs Updates Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Larsen on Airplane Evacuation Standards Rep. Peter DeFazio and Rep. Rick Larsen sent a letter to the Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) asking for a…
Read More3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Interim VP/Washington DC Fly-in/Know Your Legalities/Upcoming Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reaction Report Count
• Why Hasn’t An Interim Vice President Been Appointed? • D.C. Fly-in to Lobby Capitol Hill • Know Your Legalities • Upcoming APFA Retirement Seminars • Uniform Reaction Report Count Why Hasn’t An Interim Vice President Been Appointed? In accordance with the APFA Constitution, an interim National Vice President shall be appointed by the Board…
Read More3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Annual Convention Concludes/Nor’easter IROPS/1Q18 EC Meeting Scheduled/Unfair Favoritism at ORD/Uniform Reaction Report
• APFA Annual Convention Concludes • March Nor’easter – IROPS Procedures Reminder • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled • AA Flight Attendants Cry Foul on Unfair Favoritism at O’Hare • Uniform Reaction Report APFA Annual Convention Concludes The APFA Annual Convention in Charlotte concluded today. Over the past four days, the Board of…
Read More2.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Committee Response to AA Comm/ODAN Hotel Accommodations/Reps in D.C./Calling the Tape – LAA/Reserve Numbers/Duplicate Ballot Deadline/Uniform
APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication ODAN Hotel Accommodations APFA Representatives Travel to Washington D.C. Reserve Reminder – “Calling the Tape” – LAA Reserve Numbers Deadline to Request Duplicate Ballot for LGA Base Elections Uniform Reaction Report APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication In a recent…
Read More2.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 401K Class Action Reminder/NTSB Findings 383/Filler Days LUS/Yellow Fever Vaccine/MAR VLOAs LUS/JSIC DFW Base Visit/Uniform Count
401(k) Class Action Settlement Reminder – LAA NTSB Findings on AA Flight 383 Vacation Bidding & Filler Days – LUS In-Network Yellow Fever Vaccine Providers Voluntary Leave of Absences (VLOAs) Offered for March – LUS JSIC DFW Base Visit Uniform Reaction Report Count 401(k) Class Action Settlement Reminder – LAA APFA continues to field calls from…
Read More1.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Last 5 Days Pay Protection-LAA/System Charters-LUS/LGA Elections/401k & Profit Sharing/Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reports
Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes Reserves) – LAA System Charters- LUS Ballots Mailed for LGA Base President & Base Vice President Elections 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing Retirement Seminars Uniform Reaction Report Count Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes Reserves) – LAA As a reminder,…
Read More1.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Legacy Designators/Fume Events/Medical Treatment for Fume Events/VC Bidding LUS/Annual Convention/Uniforms
LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Smoke/Odor/Fume Events Medical Treatment for a Fume Event 2018-19 Vacation Bidding Information – LUS APFA Annual Convention in CLT Uniform Reaction Report Count LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Effective with this hotline and moving forward, the LAA/LUS designator will no longer be used for topics that apply to both legacies. We will continue to use the applicable…
Read More1.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – NIOSH Issues Report Regarding Uniform Reactions at American Airlines
Government Agency Issues Report Regarding the Uniform Reactions at American Airlines Today, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (“NIOSH”) released a report regarding the uniform reactions at American Airlines. NIOSH is a government agency that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among other things, NIOSH performs investigations (called “Health…
Read More1.12.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Connecting Rooms/ODANs/1K Payout/SK-VC Accrual/Human Trafficking Training/MLK Day/Uniform Reaction Reports
Connecting Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS ODAN Clarification – LAA Lump Sum Payout to Employees – LAA/LUS Confirm Your SK/VC Accrual – LAA Human Trafficking Awareness Training- LAA/LUS Martin Luther King Day Observed at APFA HDQ – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Update – LAA/LUS Connecting Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS The APFA National Hotel Department has seen…
Read More1.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Flight Attendant Uniforms will be Produced by Lands’ End
New Flight Attendant Uniforms will be Produced by Lands’ End Lands’ End Selected as New Uniform Vendor APFA is pleased to announce that Lands’ End has been selected to produce new uniforms for all American Airlines Flight Attendants. Since June, APFA leaders have worked extensively with the Company on the selection of a new…
Read More1.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 1K Emp payout/Clarification on IOD Filing Procedures /Special BOD Meeting Minutes/Vac Buyback/EC Meeting/Retirement Seminars/Uniform Rpt
Company Announces $1,000 Pay-out to Employees – LAA/LUS Clarification on new IOD Filing Procedures – LAA/LUS Minutes in Review – APFA Special BOD Meeting – LAA/LUS Vacation Buyback Window – LUS 4Q17 Executive Committee Meeting – LAA/LUS February Retirement Seminars – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS Company Announces $1,000 Pay-out to Employees…
Read More12.29.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Event Reporting/MU List Reminder/Holiday Weekend Live Chat Hours/Uniform Reaction Report Count
Event Reporting – LAA/LUS Make-up List Reminder – LAA Holiday Weekend Live Chat Hours – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS Event Reporting – LAA/LUS The Corporate Event Reporting System (CERS) is the official reporting system for the Company. One report is created for each event that has occurred involving American Airlines personnel, property or passengers.…
Read More12.22.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Pay Rate Increase/401k Catch-up/Vacation Buyback/Special EC Meeting Minutes/Holiday
Hourly Pay Rate Increase – LUS/LAA 401(k) Catch Up Contribution Reset for 2018 – LAA/LUS Vacation Buyback Window – LUS Special EC Meeting Minutes – LAA/LUS Holiday Live Chat Hours – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS Hourly Pay Rate Increase – LUS/LAA Effective January 1, 2018, the hourly rate of pay will increase for…
Read More12.08.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 401-K Catch-up/Update on Drug Testing Procedures/DHs from Co-Terminals/Dirty A/C Vents/Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reports
401(k) Catch Up Contribution Reset for 2018 – LAA/LUS Updated DOT Drug Testing Regulations – LAA/LUS Deadheading to/from Co-Terminals & Satellite Bases – LAA/LUS Dirty Aircraft Vents – LAA/LUS Upcoming Retirement Seminars – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS 401(k) Catch Up Contribution Reset for 2018 – LAA/LUS Flight Attendants over 50 are permitted…
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