Posts Tagged ‘Uniform’
6.15.20 – Minimum Crew Violations – Warm Weather – Outermost Garment – Face Covering
Monday, June 15, 2020 Preventing Minimum Crew Violations Minimum crew violations continue to rise, and these violations usually result in punitive action taken against Flight Attendants. Fines may also be levied against American. If you are involved in a minimum crew violation, always remember to file an ASAP report immediately and contact your base representative.…
Read More2.26.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Ready for Lands’ End Uniform? If flying a trip that crosses the hard cut-over date, bring your new Lands’ End uniform to begin wearing on March 2nd and beyond. You should wear the current uniform through March 1st. If you have an item that’s on backorder that will prevent you from being…
Read More2.20.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Ballots Must be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 In order to have your vote count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by 5:00 pm CT, March 4, 2020. Questions about your dues status? Contact the Dues Department at dues1@apfa.org or at 817-540-0108,…
Read More12.16.19 – Lands’ End Uniform Order Deadline Dec 16th (800) 478-7422
Monday, December 16, 2019 hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot LANDS’ END UNIFORM ORDER DEADLINE hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot …
Read More11.13.19 – Lands’ End Uniforms Information
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Lands’ End Uniforms Information You may order the new Land’s End Uniform through Dec. 9, 2019. The new uniform rollout will be March 2, 2020. You may place your order through the Lands’ End website: http://www.landsend.com/American If you have any issues ordering through the website or have questions or concerns please…
Read More5.17.19 – Off the Rack Reimbursement
Friday, May 17, 2019 Off the Rack Reimbursement Program There has recently been some misinformation circulating on Facebook and AA Flight Service Official Facebook page about Off the Rack Reimbursement no longer being available to Flight Attendants. The information provided by an administrator of this group is incorrect. The program is intact and available…
Read More8.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, communications@apfa.org The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will have extended hours on Thursday, August 30 & Friday, August 31 from 5:00pm-11:59pm (CST) both days. Call (682) 292-0244 for assistance. If you need assistance before 5:00pm CST, please call the APFA Headquarters main line ((817) 540-0108) to…
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 More3.28.18 – (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 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 More12.08.17 – (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…
Read More12.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Elevate Trng/Early Boarding/JSIC Base Visits/EC Mins/Jan VLOAs/Cabin JS Processing/2018 Benefits/Uniform Rpts
Elevate the Experience Training – LAA/LUS Early Boarding – LAA/LUS JSIC Base Visits – LAA/LUS 3Q17 EC Meeting Minutes – LAA/LUS VLOAs Now Available for January – LUS Cabin Jump Seat Clarification – LAA/LUS Review Your 2018 Benefits Elections – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS Elevate the Experience Training – LAA/LUS Despite attempts by the Company to rectify technical…
Read More11.22.17 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Specialist/Holiday Pay/Hotel News/LC Hours/WINGS/Uniform Reaction Report Update
APFA PBS Specialist – LUS Holiday Pay Guidelines – LAA/LUS Hotel News You Can Use – LAA/LUS Happy Thanksgiving – Live Chat Hours LAA/LUS WINGS – Giving Tuesday – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS APFA PBS Specialist – LUS We are pleased to announce that PHX based Flight Attendant Alana Porter has accepted the position of…
Read More11.17.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Remember November/Uniform Reaction Report Update
Remember November! – LAA/LUS It’s hard to believe that tomorrow will mark 24 years since APFA’s “cheery rebels” led a successful job action that shut down the nation’s largest airline for 4 days just prior to the busy holiday travel season. It may seem like ancient history in an industry that hasn’t seen a major…
Read More10.27.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Flt 383/Benefits Enrollment/FAA Checks/EC Meeting/Retirement Seminar/WINGS/Uniform Report
One Year Anniversary of Flight 383 – LAA/LUS Final Hours for 2018 Benefits Enrollment – LAA/LUS FAA Cabin Safety Checks – LAA/LUS 3Q17 Executive Committee Meeting – LAA/LUS Upcoming Retirement Seminar – LAA/LUS WINGS Foundation October eNewsletter – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS One Year Anniversary of Flight 383 – LAA/LUS Tomorrow…
Read More10.25.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Update – Uniform Advisory Team Members Needed
As reported in a previous hotline, APFA members will have input in the process of selecting a new uniform that best meets the needs of Flight Attendants. APFA’s number one priority is to select a new uniform that is modern, comfortable, reliable, and most importantly, safe for all Flight Attendants. Part of that process…
Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Annual SK/VC Thresholds LAA/Application of VC Pay to OE Trips within FMLA/Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms/Uniform Reaction Update
Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA Application of Vacation Pay to OE Trips within an Approved FMLA – LAA Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA As we approach the end of the calendar year, please be aware that the 420-hour…
Read More10.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Future Elections by Mail Balloting/IOD Records/TWU Picket/Uniform Reaction Count
Friday, October 13, 2017 Future APFA Elections to be Conducted by Mail Balloting – LAA/LUS Keeping Good Records While on an IOD – LAA/LUSk APFA Supports TWU Picket in NYC- LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS Future APFA Elections to be Conducted by Mail Balloting – LAA/LUS The APFA Board of Directors (BOD) concluded the Fall BOD meeting…
Read More10.06.17 – (LAA/LUS) – COBRA Coverage After Retirement/Elections Matter/Clarification on Company Com/UNICEF/Uniform Reaction Report Update
Friday, October 6, 2017 COBRA Coverage After Retirement – LAA/LUS Elections Matter – LAA/LUS Clarification on 15-Minute Walk-throughs – LAA/LUS UNICEF – Change for Good – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS COBRA Coverage After Retirement – LAA/LUS Are you considering retiring or leaving in 2018? Will you be leaving before age 65? Will you be…
Read More12.14.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Reaction Update
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS Since our last update, APFA has continued to receive reports of suspected reactions to uniforms from Flight Attendants. We have received almost 2,000 reports to date—including from Flight Attendants who have only recently begun to report suspected reactions to their new uniforms. This is an urgent…
Read More12.02.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Clarification on Uniform Update/Schedule Conflicts
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Friday, December 2, 2016 Clarification on Uniform Update – LAA/LUS We have received inquiries and questions regarding this week’s update on uniforms: Q: Is APFA…
Read More11.30.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Update
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Uniform Update – LAA/LUS APFA National Officers met with the Company this week to discuss the results from APFA’s independent testing and…
Read More10.28.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on APFA Independent Testing of the Uniform/Core Equipment Training for NOV and DEC
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Friday, October 28, 2016 Update on APFA’s Independent Testing of the Uniform – LAA/LUS APFA has received the initial results of the independent testing being conducted…
Read More10.14.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Reactions/2017 Benefits Enrollment/Early Voting Begins/Anniversary of Last US Airways Flight
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Friday, October 14, 2016 Guidelines to Follow for Uniform Reactions – LAA/LUS 2017 Benefits Enrollment Opens Next Week – LAA/LUS Early Voting Begins in the U.S.…
Read More10.06.16 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Hotline – Update on New Uniform Reactions
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Thursday, October 6, 2016 Update on New Uniform Reactions – LAA/LUS After numerous meetings with APFA, the Company formally recognized, today, the health concerns raised by…
Read More10.06.16 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on New Uniform Reactions
Thursday, October 6, 2016 Update on New Uniform Reactions – LAA/LUS After numerous meetings with APFA, the Company formally recognized, today, the health concerns raised by Flight Attendants who have reported experiencing adverse reactions and symptoms as a result of wearing the new uniform. The Company has agreed to do further random testing…
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