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2.26.12 – (LAA) – AA Rejects APFA’s Early-Out Proposal

Bankruptcy Update APFA learned of AA’s rejecting our early-out proposal as most of you did via a late in the day update on the company’s restructuring related website. When last…

2.24.12 – (LAA) – Message from Newly Elected National Officers, National Officer Runoff Election Results

A Message from the Newly Elected National Officers To the APFA Membership: Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Union. While the past few months have been…

2.23.12 – (LAA) – National Run-Off Election Ballots Due, Presidential Debate, TWU Protest

FROM THE BALLOT COMMITTEE ACTION REQUIRED [email protected] Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote! The National Officer Run-off election ballots must be cast by 10:00 CT on February…

2.22.12 – (LAA) – 500 Furloughs Mitigated, National Officer Ballots Mailed, Presidential Debate

500 Furloughs Mitigated NO FURLOUGHS Following a preliminary review of the Overage Leave, Modified Partnership Flying and Travel Separation Program ballots the company has agreed they will be able to…

2.21.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update

For Tuesday February 21, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Negotiations with the company continued through the weekend. The discussions centered on the scheduling portions of the company’s Term Sheet. Roy Everett has…

2.18.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Bids Close Early, Vacation Bidding, FAs are Reminded to Maintain an Updated Manual

BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier this week the APFA Negotiating Team including our airline economist, Dan Akins, met with American. During the meeting Dan described a number of concerns he had about…

2.17.12 – (LAA) – BOD Special Meeting for Full Briefing on 1113 Negotiations, Bankruptcy Update, Early Out Proposal, Overage Leaves, Presidential Debate

FROM THE HOTEL DEPARTMENT [email protected] The Hotel Department update included in today’s Hotline was a followup on the information included in a message sent last week regarding MIA long layovers.…

2.15.12 – (LAA) – Flight Attendants Present Cost-Savings Proposal

Earlier today, APFA presented a proposal to the company that provides a blueprint for moving our aging workforce into retirement as a way to save money and mitigate the company’s…

2.13.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest

VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST Event Details: Tuesday February 14, 2012 1100-1400 CT DFW Terminal D, Upper Level Employees of American Airlines, including those represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants…

2.10.12 – (LAA) – Valentine’s Day Protest, Overage Leaves

For the week ending Friday February 10, 2012 VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST The AFA and the CWA are the latest to join our protest next Tuesday, February 14. They along with…

2.09.12 – (LAA) – APFA Negotiating Table Team Began Meeting with NMB

Bankruptcy Update February 9, 2012 The APFA Negotiating Table Team began today’s meeting with the National Mediation Board (NMB). “Later in the day, the session included the company where the…

2.07.12 – (LAA) – Overage Leaves, Modified Partnership Flying, 5 and 10 year Travel Seperation Program

Tuesday February 7, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] As reported earlier the company currently has an overage of 500 Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, as a result the company will be…

2.05.12 – (LAA) – American Announced Voluntary Options to Manage Overage

February 5, 2012 FROM THE CONTRACT DEPARTMENT [email protected] This week American announced that they would be opening voluntary options to help manage a current overage of 500 Flight Attendants. This…

2.03.12 – (LAA) – Bankurptcy Update

February 3, 2012 It is important to remember that the company’s ridiculous proposal from Wednesday is merely an opening salvo. Of course, they would like for this term sheet to…

2.02.12 – (LAA) – Ed Show Postponed

Ed Show Postponed The Ed Show informed us that we would be bumped from tonight’s show. The Susan G Komen story took precedence. We are working with the Producers on…

2.01.12 – (LAA) – Headcount Reduction, Term Sheet Proposed by Company

February 1, 2012 Following the meetings with management today, we can now confirm the following information: As you read this information, please keep in mind the Negotiating Team expected this…

1.31.12 – (LAA) – AMR Management to Issue Its Initial Proposal for Reorganizating Contracts

January 31, 2012 Dear APFA Members, We are standing on the precipice of a very stressful and tumultuous time in this bankruptcy. Tomorrow, AMR management will issue its initial proposal…

1.30.12 – (LAA) – Procedures a Debtor Must Follow to Modify a CBA

Hotline Update January 30, 2012 This week will hold the most significant developments in the AMR bankruptcy case since the November 29th filing. According to the company, we will see…

1.29.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, Hotel Department Update, National Officer Run-off Election Ballots Mailed

Hotline Update January 29, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE On Friday – the second monthly Omnibus hearing of the bankruptcy, when the court hears all motions filed earlier in the month –…

1.27.12 – (LAA) – APFA Presidential Debate, AD Hoc WTS, FAA Reauthorization Bill, Make up HISEND, MIC, EC Meeting

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 27, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Boston Bankruptcy Information Base Visit Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 Over the coming…

1.26.12 – (LAA) APFA Remains Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Remains Strongly Committed to the Passage of a Clean FAA Reauthorization Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2012 CONTACT: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless,…

1.25.12 – (LAA) – First Responder Workplace Fairness Act, NMB Notified Untions of Meeting Scheduled with American

CONGRESSWOMAN MAZIE HIRONO (D-HI) INTRODUCES AIRLINE FIRST RESPONDER WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT For Immediate Release January 25, 2012 Contact: Julie Fredrick (817) 437-8830 (Euless, TX) APFA and members of the…

1.23.12 – (LAA) – Presidential Debate Posted

APFA Presidential Debate Posted January 23, 2012 Today, January 23, 2012, the APFA sponsored the Presidential Debate between Liz Geiss and Laura Glading. APFA members may view the debate, in…

1.20.12 – (LAA) – Bankruptcy Update, National Officer Run-Off Election Ballots, AD Hoc WTS, Reserve Tentative Agreement, Article 10/Reserve TA, EC Meeting

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday, January 20, 2012 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Earlier today APFA bankruptcy counsel filed our first two objections in the case. The first objection was against…

1.19.12 – (LAA) – APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions

APFA President Outraged at AMR Executives for Abandoning Pensions Laura Glading Vows to Hold Management Responsible For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Pharr (954) 558-4155 January 19, 2012 (Euless, TX) –…

1.18.12 – (LAA) – National Officer Ballot Count

Hotline Update BOS Meeting Scheduled The Bankruptcy Information Meeting for BOS/BOSI has been scheduled: Tuesday January 31 – Boston Embassy Suites Logan Airport 1100-1400 —– Meetings are open to all…

1.15.12 – (LAA) – Partnership Between US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corportation and APFA

Hotline Update January 15, 2012 Last week you read about a historic partnership between the US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and this union. On Friday APFA president Laura Glading…

1.13.12 – (LAA) – Assessing Bids for AMR, Cabin ASAP Program, Vacation Accrual Posted, National Officer Election Ballots Mailed

Weekly Hotline For the week ending Friday January 13, 2012 This week, I spoke with well-known and respected aviation reporter Ted Reed with TheStreet.com. Mr Reed published the article “AMR…

1.12.12 – (LAA) – NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations, APFA and PBGC Call on AA to Honor Pensions

Hotline Update – January 12, 2012 NMB Retains Jurisdiction Over AMR Union Negotiations Today, the National Mediation Board convened a meeting of APFA, APA, TWU and American Airlines to discuss…

1.10.12 – (LAA) – AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR, Bankruptcy Update

Hotline Update January 10, 2012 AA Discontinues ORD-DEL and DFW-BUR American announced yesterday that New Delhi flights will end on March 1, 2012 and Burbank service will stop on February…