Hotlines - 2019 Archives

12.31.19 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve – Ad Hoc Elections

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve Ad Hoc Elections APFA Flight Attendants, The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS), posted on…

12.31.19 – Ringing in a New Decade

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Tomorrow We Welcome a New Decade! Dear APFA Member: APFA Leadership sends their best for a joyous, safe, and prosperous New Year filled with great adventures and…

12.31.19 – Official Minutes from the 3Q19 Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Minutes from the 3Q19 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held August 6-7, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…

12.31.19 – APFA Accepting Resumes for Administrative & Committee Positions

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 APFA Accepting Resumes for Administrative & Committee Positions APFA is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Regional Representatives (7) National Department Chairs – (7 –…

12.30.19 – Member Activist and The Power of Unity

Monday, December 30, 2019 The Role of the Activist and The Power of Unity Dear APFA Member Activist, Many of you received a hotline today asking for help. But before…

12.30.19 – Power of Unity

Monday, December 30, 2019 The Power of Unity Dear APFA Member, As we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in the new decade, I have a request of each of you…

12.30.19 – Ballots Mailed Today for APFA National Officer Election

Monday, December 30, 2019 Ballots Mailed Today for APFA National Officer Election Ballots for APFA National Officer Election were mailed today, December 30, 2019, to all APFA members. If you…

12.30.19 – Official Minutes – Special Board of Directors Teleconference November 29, 2019

Official Minutes Special Board of Directors Teleconference November 29, 2019 A Special Board of Directors Teleconference was held November 29, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the Board of Directors…

12.30.19 – What You Need to Know About Bereavement

Monday, December 30, 2019 What You Need to Know About Bereavement Navigating This Hotline (Open this hotline in your browser by clicking here if the navigation links below are not working)…

12.26.19 – Wrapping Up 2019 on a Safe & Positive Note

Thursday, December 26, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, The holidays are upon us and as you fly our customers around the globe, let’s take a minute to remember why we…

12.25.19 – 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…

12.23.19 – Paid Vacation? Thank a Union

Monday, December 23, 2019 Enjoy a Paid Vacation? Thank a Union In the 1930’s, the Labor Department organized a committee to look into why there wasn’t a federally mandated policy, especially when…

12.23.19 – What You Need to Know About Intermittent FMLA

Monday, December 23, 2019 What You Need to Know About Intermittent FMLA Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Duration &…

12.23.19 – American Flight 63 – 18 Years Ago

Monday, December 23, 2019 American Flight 63 – True Heroes Today marks the 18th anniversary of the “Shoe Bomber” Flight 63 Paris – Miami. APFA recognizes the heroics acts of our…

12.23.19 – A Win for PBGC Pension Holders!

Monday, December 23, 2019 A Win for PBGC Pension Holders! This week, the U.S Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor to reauthorize the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)…

12.22.19 – APFA Wishes You Happy Holidays

Sunday, December 22, 2019 Season’s Greetings On behalf of your APFA leadership and representatives, we wish you a very joyous holiday season. Whether you’re home with your families or flying…

12.20.19 – Settlement Reached on Prefer/Avoid Aircraft Preference in PBS

Friday, December 20, 2019 Settlement Reached on Prefer/Avoid Aircraft Preference in PBS A Notice of Dispute was filed in September 2018, regarding the failure to implement JCBA Section 10.D.15.d.1., which is…

12.19.19 – January 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process

Thursday, December 19, 2019 January 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process Important Information Related to January Awards During PBS processing for the January 2020 awards, the holiday logic has been…

12.19.19 – 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…

12.18.19 – New Satellite Bases

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, Good news as we head into the holidays! Since taking office, we heard from many of you requesting that we open new…

12.18.19 – PBS: How to Understand Your Award

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 PBS: How to Understand Your Award How to Read Your Award To view your PBS award, log in to PBS and click the Award tab, your…

12.16.19 – 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’…

12.16.19 – What You Need to Know About Sick

Monday, December 16, 2019 What You Need to Know About Sick Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Calling Out Sick…

12.16.19 – Introducing: What You Need to Know About Our Contract

Monday, December 16, 2019 Introducing: What You Need to Know About Our Contract Beginning today, we are launching a “Know Your Contract” series in which we provide you in-depth information about…

12.14.19 – PBS: Bidding Checklist

Saturday, December 14, 2019 PBS: Bidding Checklist PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have submitted your monthly bids or…

12.13.19 – PBS: Reviewing Your Layer Tab & View Pairing Set

Friday, December 13, 2019 PBS: Reviewing Your Layer Tab and View Pairing Set Reviewing Your Layer Tab When bidding in PBS an important tool to use is the Layer Tab.…

12.12.19 – FMLA Update from the Health Department

Thursday, December 12, 2019 FMLA Update from the Health Department The Company has been working overtime and hired additional employees to assist in processing FMLA paperwork. We are very pleased to…

12.12.19 – Candidate Update from the National Ballot Committee

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Candidate Update from the National Ballot Committee The NBC has just received notification that both Randy “RJ” Johnson and Rick Musica have accepted the nomination for…

12.12.19 – Official Minutes from the Nov 8 & 15 Special Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Minutes from the Nov. 8 & 15 Special Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Special Executive Meeting was held on October 16, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy…

12.12.19 – Update from APFA National President

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, As we enter the Holiday Season, I’d like to update you on a few things: Last week, we held our third annual…