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1.31.24 – 2024 APFA National Officer Elections Debates

The 2024 APFA National Officers Elections debates were held earlier today at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual Section 14.Q.

1.29.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Now Open

The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 29 at 1200 pm (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT).

1.26.24 – 2024 APFA National Officer Elections Results

Today, January 26, 2024, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the APFA National Officer Elections results. There will be a Run-Off Election for National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer positions.

1.25.24 – Negotiations Update #48: NMB Status Conference

Last week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.

1.25.24 – New! APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents

American Airlines Inflight Management is responsible for providing the proper support Flight Attendants need when experiencing a critical incident while on duty, and communicating with APFA is an integral part of that responsibility.

1.23.24 – APFA Accepting Resumes For Administrative And National Department Chair Positions

APFA is accepting resumes for the following positions: National Balloting Committee (minimum of 4), National Budget Committee (minimum of 4), Regional Representatives (7), National Department Chairs

1.20.24 – 2024 APFA National Officer Elections Voter Eligibility Deadline Is Monday

For your vote to count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by this Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm (CT).

1.19.24 – Negotiations Update #47: Mediation Release Request

This week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) stating that contract negotiations are at an impasse and Flight Attendants should be free to strike American Airlines.

1.19.24 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Make Second Request For Release From Mediation

EULESS, Texas (January 19, 2024) – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 27,000 Flight Attendants at American Airlines are requesting a release from mediation for a second time.

1.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 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.

1.18.24 – February 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

In This Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process

1.18.24 – APFA National Officer Elections Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Is Tomorrow!

Ballots for the 2024 APFA National Officer Elections were mailed on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, to all APFA members. If you have not received your ballot, you can request a duplicate ballot directly through the YesElections Support Desk

1.18.24 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon!

Please join us for our virtual retirement town hall today from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

1.17.24 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded

The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2024-25 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.

1.16.24 – Negotiations Update #46: Bargaining Update

On November 20th, APFA submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released into 30-day cooling-off period. The NMB did not approve our request and ordered the parties to continue mediated talks.

1.16.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, January 18th

Join us for our virtual retirement seminar on Thursday, January 18 from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Click here to submit your questions in advance. Topics: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

1.15.24 – Duplicate Ballot Request: 2024 APFA National Officer Elections

1.15.24 – Honoring The Legacy And Union Activism Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Our needs are identical with labor’s needs. Decent wages, fair working conditions, livable housing, old-age security, health and welfare measures, conditions in which families can grow, have education for their children and respect in the community.”

1.13.24 – An Important Update From Your APFA National Officers And APFA Base Presidents

This week, National Vice President Larry Salas sent a hotline stating that the Arbitrator scheduled to hear the Staffing Presidential Arbitration encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the arbitration.

1.12.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Gerri

Winter Storm Gerri is moving east through the Midwest and into the Great Lakes region, causing disruptions in air travel and on the roads. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling

1.12.24 – Presidential Grievances: Selecting an Arbitrator

Earlier this week, APFA and American Airlines were notified that the Arbitrator scheduled to hear the Staffing Presidential Arbitration has encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the hearing.

1.11.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow

The 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 12, at 12:00 pm (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 17 at 12:00 pm (CT).

1.10.24 – Update to iOS 17.2.1

An update to iOS 17.2.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on January 16, 2024. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.

1.10.24 – Reminder! February 13th Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action

Flight Attendants across the industry are uniting to elevate our profession. The economic structure currently proposed by airline management doesn’t align with the needs of Flight Attendants.

1.09.24 – Staffing Presidential Arbitration

The Arbitrator assigned to hear our Staffing Presidential Arbitration on January 16th, 2024, has encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the hearing.

1.06.24 – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 Groundings

Following an incident last night on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 where the emergency exit door panel blew outward from the aircraft shortly after take-off, the FAA has ordered the grounding of several Boeing 737 MAX-9 configurations for investigation.

1.05.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open

The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 12, at Noon (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2023 (carryover days are excluded).