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The APFA Solidarity Shop has reopened, and pricing has been restored so that our members and supporters can purchase APFA swag, including t-shirts, lanyards, lapel pins, stickers, and more.
Continue ReadingThe APFA virtual retirement seminar will begin today at 11 am CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59 pm (CT). View the 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and Checklist
Continue ReadingAs a reminder, we are holding a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 12th, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingIn 1938, legislation was made to make November 11 a legal holiday each year for Veterans. Originally, it was known as Armistice Day. It was a day dedicated to world peace and held in honor of the veterans of World War I.
Continue ReadingVirtual retirement seminar Tuesday, November 12, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingOur first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall will begin today at 2:00pm CT. During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members
Continue ReadingJoin us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, at 2:00 PM CT for our first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members
Continue ReadingWith the ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), APFA Flight Attendants will receive a one-time retroactive payout, covering the five years of extended negotiations. This payout is valued at $514 million.
Continue ReadingToday is Election Day and your opportunity to make your voice heard. If you need help finding your polling place, visit www.vote.org. Your participation in this election is critical to a thriving Democracy.
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and the Checklist
Continue ReadingAPFA is pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement on the APFA Jury Duty Presidential Grievance. This was a long-fought battle over the interpretation of Jury Duty pay post-PBS
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States as we set our clocks back to standard time at 2 AM tomorrow morning.
Continue ReadingDecember bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Continue ReadingPlease join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership
Continue ReadingAPFA will be migrating APFA.org to a new server today, Thursday, October 31. We expect 30 to 60 minutes of downtime starting at 7 AM (CT).
Continue ReadingThe APFA Fall Board of Directors meeting convened on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Four steering committees, comprised of your APFA Base and National Leadership, were created to guide critical issues and initiatives for our Union.
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). Medical Options/Paycheck Contributions/Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage, Determine Your Needs/Explore the Different Plans/Enroll by November 11
Continue ReadingThe APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Departments are excited to introduce our new Health and IOD Text Support Line! This valuable resource allows Flight Attendants to contact our departments directly for general inquiries.
Continue ReadingPlease join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership
Continue ReadingAPFA stands shoulder to shoulder with our union siblings at UNITEHERE! in their courageous fight against corporate greed. As hotel workers across the country strike for fair contracts, livable wages, and dignity on the job, we remain steadfast in our support.
Continue ReadingRetro Pay Important Dates and Deadlines, When will I receive my Retro Pay?, Am I eligible for Retro Pay?, What are 401(k) eligible earnings?, Retro Pay and your 401(k), Changing Your Special Election 401(k) Contribution, When is the last day to change my Direct Deposit
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment opens Monday, October 28 and closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT)
Continue ReadingIn light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.
Continue ReadingCoverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Continue ReadingCompany PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Continue ReadingThis afternoon, National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2024 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting at APA Headquarters. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
Continue ReadingThe APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 16-17, 2024, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
Continue ReadingOn October 3, APFA hosted a virtual Membership Meeting, which included pertinent topics from your APFA Department Chairs and Committees. Video start times for each department are listed here
Continue ReadingDepression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States, with around 22 % of adults suffering from depression as of 2022. Too often, depression is misunderstood as simply “feeling sad”.
Continue ReadingMany Flight Attendants have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. APFA has reached a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the company to provide some special arrangements for Flight Attendants based in MIA and CLT
Continue ReadingSave the date for Government Affairs, Safety and Security Department, Retirement Department events
Continue ReadingRAP D Changes, RAP Start Times included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Standby Information Included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Cancelled Sequence in PBS, Flex Month/ Vacation Monthly Buyback, Offline Air Transportation
Continue ReadingUpdated language in Section 10.J.1.b of the CBA covers pay protections for the loss of sequences due to natural disasters. This provision was implemented on October 1, 2024 (Date of Signing).
Continue ReadingIn accordance with 2024 CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants
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The APFA Solidarity Shop has reopened, and pricing has been restored so that our members and supporters can purchase APFA swag, including t-shirts, lanyards, lapel pins, stickers, and more.
Continue ReadingThe APFA virtual retirement seminar will begin today at 11 am CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59 pm (CT). View the 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and Checklist
Continue ReadingAs a reminder, we are holding a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 12th, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingIn 1938, legislation was made to make November 11 a legal holiday each year for Veterans. Originally, it was known as Armistice Day. It was a day dedicated to world peace and held in honor of the veterans of World War I.
Continue ReadingVirtual retirement seminar Tuesday, November 12, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Continue ReadingOur first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall will begin today at 2:00pm CT. During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members
Continue ReadingJoin us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, at 2:00 PM CT for our first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members
Continue ReadingWith the ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), APFA Flight Attendants will receive a one-time retroactive payout, covering the five years of extended negotiations. This payout is valued at $514 million.
Continue ReadingToday is Election Day and your opportunity to make your voice heard. If you need help finding your polling place, visit www.vote.org. Your participation in this election is critical to a thriving Democracy.
Continue Reading2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and the Checklist
Continue ReadingAPFA is pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement on the APFA Jury Duty Presidential Grievance. This was a long-fought battle over the interpretation of Jury Duty pay post-PBS
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States as we set our clocks back to standard time at 2 AM tomorrow morning.
Continue ReadingDecember bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Continue ReadingPlease join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership
Continue Reading