Hotlines – 2023
11.22.23 – Minutes From The 2023 APFA Fall Board Of Directors Meeting
The 2023Â APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
Read More11.22.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve Reminder
This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer on the APFA website.
Read More11.21.23 – Spending Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity
During Annual Enrollment, American Airlines announced that it is transitioning the administrative services for its spending accounts from Alight Smart-Choice Accounts to Fidelity Investments, effective January 1, 2024.
Read More11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions
Julie Hedrick, the APFA National President sent a letter to the National Mediation Board on Monday, November 20 requesting a release into a thirty day cooling off period.
Read More11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting that APFA and the Company be released into a thirty-day cooling-off period.
Read More11.20.23 – Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike
Monday, November 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike After negotiating for almost five years, including…
Read More11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023
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 More11.18.23 – December 2023 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 More11.18.23 – Remembering the Strike of 1993 in 2023
Thirty years ago, at 6 am (Central Time), American Airlines Flight Attendants led one of the most successful airline industry strikes. On November 18, 1993, we stood in solidarity for a fair Contract during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush.
Read More11.17.23 – Negotiations Update #38: An Update on This Week’s Bargaining
Your APFA Negotiating Committee met this week with the Company in federal mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB). As we indicated in our previous hotline, we have set this week as a deadline for the Company to make significant movement toward reaching an agreement.
Read More11.17.23 – Notification Of Special APFA Board Of Directors Teleconference Meeting
A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Friday, November 17, 2023. Here is the Tentative Agenda and the Final Agenda for today’s special teleconference meeting.
Read More11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!
Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014.
Read More11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!
Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014. Management must respond meaningfully at the bargaining table this week, or we are prepared to move the process forward.
Read More11.14.23 – Ready To Strike: AA Flight Attendants To Picket Across U.S. To Protest Corporate Greed
EULESS, Texas (November 14, 2023) – Frustrated Flight Attendants will come face to face with company executives at a picket at American Airlines headquarters on Thursday, November 16th.
Read More11.11.23 – APFA Honors Our Veterans
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 More11.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Tips
Bidding for holiday months may require a different bidding strategy than what you use during the rest of the year. First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of your relative seniority at your base.
Read More11.09.23 – Nov 9th Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon!
APFAÂ Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Soon! Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 1100-1300CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Read More11.09.23 – We Are Ready! Make a Plan to Join a Picket Line on Nov 16th!
Join a picket line! RSVP here! View the hotline for times and locations
Read More11.08.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, November 9th
Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 9th, from 1100-1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Read More11.07.23 – Willingness-To-Serve For 2024 National Officer Elections
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the APFA Constitution, Notifications of Willingness-to-Serve are now being accepted for the NATIONAL OFFICER positions of NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SECRETARY and NATIONAL TREASURER.
Read More11.06.23 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Use Disorders
As the holiday season fast approaches, celebrations, and gatherings of loved ones also take place. With some holiday gatherings, there will be alcohol served, and like anything, we must be aware of ‘risky” alcohol use.
Read More11.04.23 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning at 2 am
It is time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we return to standard time at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Read More11.03.23 – Change to Reserve Acknowledgements
The company announced that beginning the week of November 6th, all required acknowledgments for Reserve awards and assignments must be done in Crew Portal.
Read More11.03.23 – Reminder: Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
We are fully prepared to reach an agreement with management, but we are willing to do what it takes to push this bargaining forward, including requesting a release for a strike.
Read More11.03.23 – Enhanced Dues & Membership Account Transparency
We’ve recently made some enhancements to the dues payment process, offering you more transparency when checking your dues status. Information on payment history and monthly statements is now available online.
Read More11.03.23 – SurgeryPlus Update | 2024 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended
APFA and other Unions on the property have continued to challenge the Company regarding SurgeryPlus and this latest diminishment of our medical benefits for 2024.
Read More11.02.23 – Final Reminder: 2024 Annual Enrollment Ends Sunday Evening
2024 Annual Enrollment Ends Sunday Evening Thursday, November 2, 2023 2024 Annual Enrollment ends Sunday, November 5 at 11:59 p.m. (CT). Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to get started. 2024…
Read More11.02.23 – 2024 APFA National Officer Elections
The APFA National Ballot Committee has continued our focus over the last few years on making several key improvements to the balloting processes and continuing to modernize behind the scenes.
Read More11.01.23 – December 2023 Bidding Timelines
December 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More11.01.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Thursday, November 9th, from 1100-1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
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