Posts Tagged ‘Weekly Scoop’
3.12.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, March 12, 2020 President Trump Suspends Foreign National Travel from the Schengen Area Countries APFA National President Lori Bassani’s Letter to the Membership: Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, The announcement…
Read More3.04.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2020 Martha W. Griffiths Award Recipients Steve Watson, DFW; John Nikides, LAX; Randy Trautman, MIA; & Patrick Hancock, DFW APFA proudly bestowed its highest honor, The…
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…
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…
Read More2.13.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Ballots Must Be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 Ballots for APFA National Officer Run-Off Election were mailed February 7, 2020. If you do…
Read More2.05.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Ballots for the National Officer Run-Off Election will be mailed Friday, February 7, 2020. Ballots must be received by 10:00 am CST Monday, March 9, 2020.…
Read More1.29.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Ballot Count’s Today! Tim O’Connell & Cindy Horan of the National Ballot Committee unloading ballots at the Aloft Hotel Ballot results will be reported by hotline once…
Read More1.23.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, January 23, 2020 The Novel Coronavirus and Worldwide Precautions APFA and our labor coalition (AFA-APA-TWU) is calling on all airlines to institute immediate emergency measures, including providing crew members…
Read More1.15.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The election of our new National Officers is in about two weeks. January 29th to be exact. Spread the word…”Every Vote Matters.” The newly-elected National Officers…
Read More1.11.20 – The Scoop
Saturday, January 11, 2020 DECS/FOS Password Changes Begin – January 13th Starting Monday, January 13th there’ll be a MANDATORY password change to access DECS/FOS. This procedure will be required every…
Read More1.01.20 – The Scoop – New Year ’20!
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Happy New Year! APFA Leadership, UAW Headquarters Staff, Dept Chairs, Specialists, and Reps hope that the New Year brings tremendous joy, great health, and good fortune.…
Read More12.25.19 – The Scoop – Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 On behalf of APFA’s Communications Department, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In Unity, Robin Charbonneau National Communications Chair Ivy…
Read More12.19.19 – The Scoop
Thursday, December 19, 2019 American Announces Three New Satellite Bases LAS will be a satellite of LAX AUS will be a satellite of DFW MCO will be a satellite of…
Read More11.21.19 – Weekly Scoop
Thursday, November 21, 2019 Quarterly System Board Cases – SETTLED! APFA was scheduled to take five cases to Quarterly System Board Arbitration. The cases involved were – Removal of Discipline…
Read More11.13.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 APFA National President Bassani Revives the Flight Attendant Union Coalition Pictured from left to right; Sara Gonzalez, Gen Chairperson IAM Local 142 – Lori Bassani, National President APFA – Lyn Montgomery, President…
Read More11.06.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 APFA is hosting a special Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement. We invite all members regardless of age or seniority to join,…
Read More10.30.19 – Special JCBA Edition of the Weekly Scoop – Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 In this special edition of APFA’s Weekly Scoop, we are referencing JCBA Contractual sections that relate specifically to each department within APFA. It is important…
Read More10.23.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Congratulations to 2020 Recipients of the Martha W. Griffiths Award From left to right: John Nikides, LAX President, George Price, Ad Hoc, Randy Trautman, MIA…
Read More10.16.19 – 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.…
Read More10.09.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Tomorrow – Thursday the 10th APFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs & Specialists will…
Read More10.02.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Join the ConversationAPFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs & Specialists will host a Telephone Town…
Read More9.25.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Negotiating Committee Reserve Round Table Event The APFA Negotiating Committee will host a Reserve Round Table event tomorrow, September 26th at APFA headquarters. Twenty participants were…
Read More9.18.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference 2019 & GCAQE (Global Cabin Air Quality Executive) Meeting National President Lori Bassani was invited to London this week to speak…
Read More9.11.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 11 – BARBARA ARESTEGUI – JEFFREY COLLMAN – SARA LOW – KAREN MARTIN – KATHLEEN NICOSIA – BETTY ONG – JEAN…
Read More9.04.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Here are the planned Flight Attendant headcounts by base (including inactive FAs) for October 2019: 9/11 Community Evening in New York You are invited to the 9/11…
Read More8.28.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 KCM Uniform Delayed Implementation TSA is delaying implementation of the uniform requirement at KCM access points. The procedure to require a uniform for access through…
Read More8.21.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Special Board of Directors’ Meeting – Aug 26th I am calling a Special Board of Directors meeting for Monday, August 26, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday…
Read More8.14.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 9/11 Memorial & Museum Honors Flight Crew Members The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will once again mark National Aviation Week (August 19-25, 2019) by providing…
Read More8.07.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Special Board of Directors’ Meeting – Aug 12th I am calling a Special Board of Directors meeting for Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Express…
Read More7.31.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Tomorrow – August 1st Join the Conversation APFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs &…
Read More7.24.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 You Asked, We Answered. SMS Text Notifications Are Here! You may now join the SMS text notification service to get urgent and important updates from…
Read More7.17.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Multiple Cases of Legionnaries’ Disease Linked to Atlanta Hotel One of our ATL-Long layovers has been shut down due to a Legionnaires Disease concern.…
Read More7.10.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Possible Strikes by UNITE HERE! UNITE HERE! workers prepare food for American, Delta and United airlines. APFA members count on caterers to prepare and deliver food and…
Read More7.03.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 You Asked and We Answered! SMS Text Notifications are Coming! Announced last week at the Miami Negotiations Road Show, APFA’s bringing another way to keep…
Read More6.26.19 – Special JCBA Edition of the APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 In this special edition of APFA’s Weekly Scoop, we are referencing JCBA Contractual sections that relate specifically to each department within APFA. It is important…
Read More6.19.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Regional Representative #8 Position Last week, resumes were requested for the position of Regional Representative #8, per Article IX Section 4.B. of the APFA Constitution,…
Read More6.12.19 – 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…
Read More6.05.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 Complete the Survey The Reserve Survey is available via the APFA website, and will remain available until Friday, June 14th, 2019. Thank you for taking…
Read More5.29.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 Reserve Survey Now Available! The Reserve Survey is now open via the APFA website, and will remain available until Friday, June 14th, 2019. Thank you…
Read More5.22.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Road Show Today in DFW May 22—DFW (2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Yandry Center—DFW Airport Terminal C (across from Gate C2) DFW Airport, TX Your…
Read More5.15.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the procedure for settling disputes without litigation, such as arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. ADR allows…
Read More5.08.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Roadshow Update The Negotiating Committee has completed the first negotiations roadshows in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We received a lot of great feedback,…
Read More5.01.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Road Shows Kicked Off April 29th & 30th in LAX & SFO National President Lori Bassani, Negotiations Committee Chairperson, met with SFO Flight Attendants for informal discussions…
Read More4.24.19 – 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…
Read More4.17.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 What Am I Flying Next Month? PBS awards can be viewed tomorrow, the 18th at 1200 DFW time in PBS. Your schedule will be available on…
Read More4.10.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 It’s Time! “I was honored to speak at the IAM Annual Transportation Convention and to support the coalition of our Unions to achieve the contracts…
Read More4.3.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 4, 2019 Update Your Standing Bid As a reminder, your mock standing PBS bid does NOT transfer over to your live PBS bid. You will need to…
Read More3.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 New Member Indoctrination Today National Treasurer, Chairs, and Headquarters Reps met with the first group of class 19-01 to talk about APFA and union…
Read More3.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Mis-Award? If you have questions about your PBS award, or believe you have a mis-award, please contact the FABRC no later than March 24th by noon…
Read More3.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Boeing 737 MAX 8 & 9 Grounded!!! Grounding immediately follows President Bassani’s Swift Call to Action March 14th Tomorrow, March 14th we will be…
Read More3.06.19 – APFA Weekly Scoop – Aflac Benefits Enrollment/Spring Forward This Weekend – Primary Vacation Bid Award
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention APFA Leaders are in Boston this week for the 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention. Members in good…
Read More2.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 First Presidential Grievance of 2019 A Presidential Grievance regarding the company’s improper implementation and programming of contractual language was filed February 26, 2019. The Presidential…
Read More2.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Farewell to the Stairwell Last Night At The Lodge Where: TCC Lodge Lobby When: Friday. February 22, 2019 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM…
Read More2.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Annual Convention in Boston, MA The Board of Directors Annual Convention will be held March 4-7, 2019. Members in good standing are welcome to attend…
Read More2.06.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important issues and…
Read More1.30.19 – APFA – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Walk the Line, Unite, Support Yesterday at DFW Airport APFA stood with our fellow union brothers and sisters of UNITE HERE which represents the airline…
Read More1.23.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 APFA Supports our Caterers UNITE HERE! DFW Airport Jan. 29th 12:00 – 2:00 pm UNITE HERE! Local 23 – LSG Sky Chefs supported us in our…
Read More1.16.19 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Miracle on the Hudson – 10 Years Later Yesterday, APFA National Officers had the honor to join the flight crew, along with the passengers in…
Read More1.9.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Honoring the Crew of the “Miracle on the Hudson” On January 15th the Carolinas Aviation Museum will host a luncheon for US Airways Flight 1549…
Read More1.2.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 It’s a New Year – Resolve to Mobilize! Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you…
Read More12.26.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Season’s Greetings! The Communications Department wishes you a happy and joyous holiday season. In light of the holidays, this week’s Scoop will be an abbreviated…
Read More12.19.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…
Read More12.12.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…
Read More12.05.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…
Read More11.28.18 – APFA The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…
Read More11.21.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 *|TWITTER:TWEET Another Remember to November! A big “thank you” to the thousands of our Flight Attendants who were joined by our sisters and brothers from…
Read More11.14.18 – The Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA Communications Chair, [email protected] JCBA Contract Training November 5th and 6th the Contract and Scheduling Depts hosted a JCBA Contract Class to familiarize APFA…
Read More11.07.18 – 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…
Read More10.31.18 – The Weekly Scoop
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 page! https://m.facebook.com/groups/713377829061172…
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…
Read More10.17.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Call to Action October 23rd! Let’s Support TWU & IAM Our TWU Brothers and Sisters have been in contract negotiations with American for nearly 3 years. TWU has shown…
Read More10.03.18 – The Weekly Scoop
FAA Reauthorization Bill Today the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018. APFA was proud to support this important piece of legislation. The Bill now heads to…
Read More9.19.18 – (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…
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…
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, [email protected] LRD Tool – PBS…
Read More8.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Reserve Committee Formed A resolution was passed during the special Board of Director’s meeting last month to form an APFA Reserve Committee. Please welcome new committee members: Sara Corrigan, Kelly…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Position Trades How do we trade positions in non-PBS bases on the day of departure? Up to 2 hours prior to departure: Line holders may utilize the Unsuccessful Bidders List (UBL)…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Meet Your Health & IOD Reps Your APFA National IOD and Health Chairs would like to introduce the membership to our knowledgeable, professional, and cross-trained representatives who answer…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Now that both LAA and LUS Flight Attendant pay schedules are aligned, we have created the calendar below for our pay dates for the remainder of 2018. For…
Read More7.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Transition is well underway, and I have had the pleasure of working with former chairs, Shane Staples and Brian Clark. This week, we would like to introduce…
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-Th: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Live Chat Messaging
Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...