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9.06.22 – The APFA Dues Department is Going Paperless… Are You Dues Current?

APFA members who have requested direct billing in lieu of payroll deductions and members who are in dues arrears will no longer receive dues statements via USPS mail after October 31, 2022

9.05.22 – Labor Day 2022

The United States is currently experiencing a significant resurgence of Labor Unions. Labor Unions are again in high demand to ensure fair wages and a safe work environment for employees.

9.04.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): September is Recovery Month

September 2022 is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate and support sobriety, whether you are in recovery or just sober curious.

9.03.22 – September 11th Remembrance Events

Remembrance events to honor the victims and first responders of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be held throughout the country.

9.01.22 – October 2022 Bidding Timelines

October bidding timeline dates for vacation, CQ, and more

9.01.22 – September Recognitions

September is here, so we will soon be saying goodbye to summer. In our work, we tend to kick up our heels a little when fall arrives, and there is no better holiday to lead us closer to fall than Labor Day

8.29.22 – First Reminder: Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends on Friday, September 23rd. American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator.

8.27.22 – Supplemental Arbitrator Decisions for Article VII Charges Received

Saturday, August 27, 2022 Supplemental Arbitrator Decisions for Article VII Charges Received On March 24, 2022, we posted a hotline notifying APFA members of the issuance of arbitration decisions in connection with…

8.25.22 – Be Your Best Self

Thursday, August 25, 2022 Be Your Best Self Most of us know what we need to do to be our best. Eating healthy, exercising, staying hydrated, and sleeping well are…

8.24.22 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Aflac®, APL, and our Supplemental Benefits Program The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members is now open and ends on…

8.23.22 – October 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 October 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback The Company has agreed to offer vacation buyback for the October contractual month, in accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2. Flight Attendants…

8.23.22 – Meet Your National Officers: ORD

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Meet Your National Officers: ORD Next week, your National Officers will continue base visits with a stop in ORD. Our visit will include the crew rooms…

8.22.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Today at 10:30am (CT)

Monday, August 22, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall will begin today at 10:30am (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ●…

8.20.22 – Second Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Saturday, August 20, 2022 Second Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes The APFA Second Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, July 28, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…

8.20.22 – 9/11 Remembrance at San Diego USS Midway Museum

Saturday, August 20, 2022 9/11 Remembrance at San Diego USS Midway Museum When: Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 10:30am PT Where: Flight Deck, USS Midway Museum, Navy Pier, 910 N…

8.20.22 – Negotiations Update #17

Saturday, August 20, 2022 Negotiations Update #17 Negotiations continued in DFW on August 10th and 11th. During these sessions, we furthered discussions on Section 10 – Scheduling. As mentioned in the…

8.19.22 – APFA Announces EAP Peer Committee Representative Recruitment

Friday, August 19, 2022 APFA Base EAP Peer Committee Representative Recruitment Do you like helping others? Are you a good listener? The APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking for…

8.19.22 – 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Conference

Friday, August 19, 2022 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference This week, APFA-represented Flight Attendants and APFA Leadership attended the annual Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Conference…

8.19.22 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Rally in Philadelphia

Friday, August 19, 2022 PHL Contract ACTION Team, The labour union movement is growing across the United States. This Saturday we’ll be attending a workers rally outside the Independence Visitor Center…

8.19.22 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Friday, August 19, 2022

Friday, August 19, 2022 Hello Contract ACTION Team! Negotiations Update #16 was released on Saturday, August 13th. When you have a moment, we highly recommend you take some time to look it…

8.18.22 – September 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Thursday, August 18, 2022 September 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…

8.17.22 – Notification of Special BOD Teleconference- August 17, 2022

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, August 17, 2022, at 1615CT. The Tentative Agenda for this special teleconference is…

8.16.22 – APFA Files Presidential Grievance on Changes to Carryover Sequences

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 APFA Files Presidential Grievance on Changes to Carryover Sequences We continue to see changes to carry-over sequences where the change is added mid-month. The original sequence is removed…

8.13.22 – Negotiations Update #16

Saturday, August 13, 2022 Negotiations Update #16 Negotiations continued in DFW on July 19th and 21st and this week. During these sessions, we furthered discussions on Section 10 – Scheduling. As mentioned…

8.12.22 – Preventative Health Care

Friday, August 12, 2022 Preventative Health Care Preventive health care is an essential way to make the most of our health. Early detection improves our health, gives peace of mind,…

8.12.22 – An Update On The Grievance Disputes With American Airlines Management

Friday, August 12, 2022 An Update on the Grievance Disputes with American Airlines Management When will AA Management do the right thing, respect our contract and employees, and resolve Flight…

8.11.22 – 9/11 Memorial & Museum- 2022 National Aviation Week

Thursday, August 11, 2022 9/11 Memorial & Museum- National Aviation Week On the morning of September 11, 2001, flight crew members aboard Flights 11, 77, 175, and 93 responded courageously…

8.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Waiving Carry-Over Trips

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Waiving Carry-Over Trips Reserve Waiver There is one waiver available for Reserve Flight Attendants when bidding in PBS: “Waive to Allow Carry-Over…

8.08.22 – Reserve Numbers and the Impact on Line Averages and Lineholder PBS Awards

Monday, August 8, 2022 Reserve Numbers and the Impact on Line Averages and Lineholder PBS Awards Flight Attendants are frustrated by the high line averages and the increased number of…