Hotlines – 2024
6.05.24 – APFA Opens Strike Command Center
Today, we open APFA’s Strike Command Center (SCC), which will serve as a centralized communications center, ensuring effective communication among Flight Attendants during negotiations and potential strike actions.
Read More6.05.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Open Strike Command Center
Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendants Open Strike Command Center EULESS, TX– (June 5, 2024) – Today, American Airlines’ 27,000+ Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional…
Read More6.04.24 – Q1 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Today, the 2024 First Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More6.04.24 – Call Your Senators Today – Urge Them To Sign The Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)
As we continue to fight for a contract, our career, and our rights as Union members, ask both your Senators to show support for bringing prolonged contract negotiations to a close.
Read More6.03.24 – Negotiations Update #57: Negotiations Scheduled For The Week Of June 10th, 2024
As communicated last week, the National Mediation Board signaled that they would call APFA and American Airlines back to the table for a last-ditch effort in the next two weeks to try and come to a deal.
Read More6.03.24 – Deadline Extended for Quarterly WBT
At APFA’s request, the company has agreed to extend the deadline for Flight Attendants to complete the 2nd Quarter Inflight Web Based Training. The deadline to complete the WBT is now Monday, June 10th, at 2359 CT.
Read More6.01.24 – July 2024 Bidding Timelines
July 2024 Bidding Timelines Saturday, June 1, 2024 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]
Read More5.31.24 – Negotiations Update #56: Intensive Mediation Concludes | Flight Attendants Prepare For A Strike
Two weeks of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C., failed to produce an agreement with American Airlines. These sessions followed three weeks of mediation in DFW.
Read More5.31.24 – American’s Operational Meltdown
Once again, American Airlines management has failed Flight Attendants. The ongoing IROPs caused by severe weather events shows that management is incapable of supporting our work group.
Read More5.31.24 – Q1 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda
The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More5.31.24 – International Flight Attendant Day
Today is International Flight Attendant Day, a special day dedicated to appreciating all Flight Attendants and Cabin Crew members worldwide. This day was initiated by a Canadian Flight Attendant Union
Read More5.29.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Spring Storms
Severe weather continues in Texas through this weekend. The company’s response to the current Irregular Operations (IROPs) has demonstrated that they are ill prepared to recover the operation while adhering to the contract.
Read More5.27.24 – Memorial Day: Remember and Honor
Memorial Day is a day of solemn reflection, not a time for celebration. It is a day to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
Read More5.25.24 – In Memoriam: DCA Flight Attendant Bette Nash
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of DCA-based Flight Attendant Bette Nash. Bette’s career spanned over six decades. Bette began her career with Eastern Airlines in 1957
Read More5.25.24 – Negotiations Update #55: Update from Washington, D.C.
Your negotiations team finished the first two days of intensive mediation at the National Mediation Board (NMB) offices in Washington, D.C. On Thursday morning, the parties held separate status conferences with the members of the NMB, followed by negotiations on Thursday and Friday.
Read More5.24.24 – CALL TO ACTION: Senate Sign-On Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)
Last week, 178 members of the House of Representatives signed this letter that was sent to the National Mediation Board urging the agency to use all available tools to help aviation workers secure contracts.
Read More5.23.24 – Illegal Work Slowdowns, Stoppages, And Other Concerted Activity Under The Railway Labor Act
Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), we are prohibited from resorting to “self-help” until the National Mediation Board officially releases us and after the thirty-day cooling-off period concludes.
Read More5.23.24 – Columbia University Medical Center Research Study
We Need Your Help! If you have performed your safety-sensitive duties within the past six months, you are eligible to participate in an important survey that will help the profession better understand the unique challenges that Flight Attendants face
Read More5.23.24 – Jumpseat Processing on Weight-Restricted Flights
APFA Representatives are receiving reports of gate agents processing flight deck and cabin jumpseats out of priority list order when a flight is weight-restricted. The communication issued yesterday by the company has caused confusion.
Read More5.20.24 – Negotiations Update #54: Bargaining Moves To Washington, D.C.
This week, your negotiating committee heads to Washington, D.C., for intensive mediation in the offices of the National Mediation Board. The mediation sessions take place Thursday and Friday of this week and Tuesday to Friday next week.
Read More5.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 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 More5.18.24 – June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Saturday, May 18, 2024 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award…
Read More5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law
This week, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This long-term legislation equips the FAA with much-needed resources
Read More5.17.24 – Reminder: Use the APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents
The APFA Notification System allows members to directly notify APFA Safety and Security representatives of any critical incident on the aircraft, at the airport, or while on layover.
Read More5.15.24 – Negotiations Update #53
APFA and American Airlines Management concluded three weeks of federal mediation yesterday in DFW. Yesterday afternoon, as our string of negotiation dates ended, the parties were directed to meet at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB)
Read More5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board
Yesterday, Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) sent this bipartisan letter to the National Mediation Board, which included the signatures of 178 members of Congress.
Read More5.15.24 – APFA Annual Convention and Special EC Meeting Minutes
The 2024 Annual Board of Directors Convention was held March 19-21, 2024. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes and resolutions of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
Read More5.13.24 – Has Your Representative Signed The Letter To The NMB? Last Day To Call!
Today is the last day that your Representative can sign on to the letter that urges the National Mediation Board (NMB) to enforce deadlines in contract negotiations.
Read More5.10.24 – Save The Date: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day Of Action: Thursday, June 13, 2024
We’re kicking off this red hot Solidarity Summer with a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action to demand our contracts. Airline executives have had no problem dolling out massive raises for themselves.
Read More5.08.24 – A Message From Your Negotiating Committee – Wednesday, May 8th
Watch a video message from your negotiating committee
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