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11.18.24 – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda- Nov 20, 2024
APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting on November 20, 2024, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
Read More11.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2024
Coverage 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.
Read More11.18.24 – December 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More11.18.24 – 31 Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Strike
31 Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Strike Monday, November 18, 2024 Thirty-one years ago, at 6 AM in Dallas/Fort Worth, American Airlines Flight Attendants came together for a historic strike…
Read More11.15.24 – APFA Solidarity Shop
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.
Read More11.12.24 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Starts Soon
The 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
Read More11.11.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Ends Tonight!
2025 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59 pm (CT). View the 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and Checklist
Read More11.11.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Tomorrow!
As 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
Read More11.11.24 – Honoring Our Veterans 2024
In 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.
Read More11.07.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Tuesday, November 12th
Virtual 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
Read More11.07.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall Begins Soon!
Our 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
Read More11.06.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall Tomorrow
Join 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
Read More11.06.24 – 2024 Retroactive Pay Percentage Adjustment
With 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.
Read More11.05.24 – Today is Election Day – Vote!
Today 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.
Read More11.04.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Ends Soon | Only 7 Days Left!
2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and the Checklist
Read More11.04.24 – Vice President SBA (Grievance) Update – Jury Duty
APFA 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
Read More11.02.24 – Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 AM
It’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.
Read More11.01.24 – December 2024 Bidding Timelines
December bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More10.31.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall- Thursday, November 7, 2024
Please 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
Read More10.31.24 – APFA.org Migration to New Server
APFAÂ 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).
Read More10.30.24 – 2024 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The 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.
Read More10.28.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 11
2025 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
Read More10.27.24 – APFA Health and IOD Text Support Line
The 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.
Read More10.24.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall- Thursday, November 7, 2024
Please 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
Read More10.23.24 – APFA Stands in Solidarity with UniteHere! Hotel Workers on Strike
APFA 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.
Read More10.22.24 – Contract Implementation Update #9: One-Time Ratification Bonus/ Retro Pay Explained
Retro 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
Read More10.19.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Begins October 28
2025 Annual Enrollment opens Monday, October 28 and closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT)
Read More10.18.24 – An Update From the Wings Foundation
In light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.
Read More10.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2024
Coverage 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.
Read More10.18.24 – November 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
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