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3.04.23 – Final Reminder: Base Representative Elections Ballots Due Thursday, March 9th!

Flight Attendants based in CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD and PHL – If you have not already mailed your ballot for the 2023 Base Representative Elections, please do so immediately.

3.04.23 – Negotiations Update #21

We bargained with the Company in January and February. During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling and Section 12– Reserve.

3.03.23 – APFA Files for Federal Mediation

Today, APFA filed for federal mediation in our contract talks. As we previously discussed, federal mediation is part of the process for reaching an agreement under the Railway Labor Act.

3.01.23 – March Recognitions

March is National Women’s History Month. It is a month-long celebration of women’s vital role in our history, and the contributions of women each day who impact our lives in significant ways.

3.01.23 – Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Tomorrow and Voter Eligibility Information

Flight Attendants based in CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD, and PHL should have already received their ballots for the 2023 Base Representative Elections. The last day to request a duplicate ballot is tomorrow, March 2, 2023, at 12:00 pm (CT).

3.01.23 – April 2023 Bidding Timelines

View the April 2023 Bidding Timelines

2.28.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow

The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).

2.28.23 – Fourth Quarter 2022 – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda

Today, the 2022 Fourth Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.

2.28.23 – APFA EAP Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)

As stated in a previous hotline, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Standards, and the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) (formerly known as the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)), will soon be one group working collaboratively to offer seamless support for Flight Attendants.

2.27.23 – UNICEF Change for Good Supporting Turkey and Syria

A new UNICEF Change for Good (CFG) PA is now available in Comply365 for eligible flights through March 31.

2.27.23 – 2022 Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda

The regularly scheduled APFA Fourth Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.

2.27.23 – An Update on Cabin LOSA

We want to share more information on the Cabin LOSA program. Cabin LOSA is a safety program, not a program where a Flight Attendant could be disciplined, terminated, or reported by co-workers.

2.26.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – February 23, 2023

Watch the recorded February 23, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall.

2.24.23 – Celebrating 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act

February marks the 30th anniversary of the job-protected Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). At its conception, Flight Crews were not eligible because our work hours did not fall under the definition of “hours worked” under the FLSA, making us unable to satisfy the 1,250-hour requirement.

2.23.23 – 2023 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs

Flight Attendants based in CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD and PHL should have received their ballots. Ballots must be received in the designated Post Office Box no later than 1000 (CT) on March 9, 2023.

2.23.23 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Tomorrow, February 24th

Please join us for the first virtual retirement seminar of 2023: Friday, February 24th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout.

2.23.23 – Feb 23, 2023: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly

The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will begin today at 1:00pm CST.

2.22.23 – Negotiations Update: Our Next Steps in Bargaining

We are entering a critical period of our bargaining for a new contract. We have bargained over all the non-economic sections of the agreement and will soon pass our economic proposals across the table.

2.22.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Tomorrow, February 23, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, February 23rd, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee…

2.18.23 – March 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Each month, the APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments send out a copy of the PBS Bid Award Summary we receive from the company following the completion of the PBS run. The PBS Bid Award Summary provides great information, but its presentation makes it challenging to find what you may be looking for.

2.15.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes March 1

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes March 1 The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round…

2.10.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Friday, February 24th

Virtual retirement seminar on Friday, February 24th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout.

2.09.23 – Facts About Cabin LOSA

A company communication detailing the Cabin Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) for Flight Attendants was released earlier this week. The communication raised many questions.

2.09.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Begins at 11:00am CT

The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting begins today at 11:00am CT.

2.08.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Tomorrow, February 9, 2023

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting tomorrow, February 9th, from 11:00am until 12:00pm (CT).

2.08.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, February 23, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, February 23rd, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

2.07.23 – Ballots Mailed for 2023 Base Representative Elections

Ballots for the 2023 Base Representative Elections were mailed to the membership today, February 7, 2023, to the following bases: CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD and PHL.

2.04.23 – DFW Weather Event: A Message of Thanks

It was another challenging week as snow, sleet, and freezing rain impacted the DFW operation. As a result, Flight Attendants experienced sequence disruptions and long wait times to speak with crew tracking and the hotel/limo desk.

2.04.23 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Thursday, February 9, 2023

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 9th, from 11:00am until 12:00pm (CT).

2.03.23 – National Heart Health Awareness Month

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. American Heart Month raises awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and encourages healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Just under half of all adults in America have hypertension (HBP)/high blood pressure.