Dues Restructure
APFA Financial Reform
Dues Arrears Recovery
In 2022, APFA began the process of recovering unpaid dues. This became a necessary step as many Members had significant balances in arrears. These unpaid balances directly impact our ability to fund the critical programs, services, and resources that benefit all Members.
As the pandemic receded, dues arrears recovery began in September 2022 for the first time in 8 years. Collecting these dues ensures that each Member contributes their share to our collective strength. Section 35 of our CBA states that all APFA Flight Attendants are required to pay dues as a closed-shop requirement under the Railway Labor Act (RLA).
| # of Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount Owed | 2022 | 2024 |
|
$82 - $492 (60 days – 1 year worth of dues) |
3,228 | 1,927 |
|
$492 - $2,460 (1 – 5 years worth of dues) |
1,372 | 1,010 |
|
$2,460 - $4,920 (5 – 10 years worth of dues) |
209 | 137 |
|
$4,920 - $7,380 (10 – 15 years worth of dues) |
18 | 16 |
|
$7,380+ (15+ years worth of dues) |
1 | 1 |
| Year | Total Arrears Balance | Members in Bad Standing | Members in Good Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,983,410 | 7,636 | 15,779 |
| 2024 | $1,425,098 | 2,802 | 24,936 |
Dues Payment Arrangement Program
To assist in the dues recovery efforts, your APFA Board of Directors passed a policy implementing a payment arrangement program. This program is available for any Member with a balance over $82 (two months of dues). Since its implementation in June 2023, 122 Members have utilized the payment arrangement program with balances totaling $139,222.
Through our consistent efforts, 90% of our Members were in good standing and eligible to vote in the 2023 Strike Authorization Vote, and 94% were eligible for the 2024 TA vote.
Financial Reform
Financial reform and transparency have been a top priority for our Union. This vital reform effort took a significant step forward at the 2021 Annual Convention, where seven key resolutions were passed to directly address past overspending and the misuse of Union funds. The financial reform initiative continued at the 2024 Fall Board of Directors meeting, introducing four new resolutions. The 2021 and 2024 resolutions are below. Members want transparency and accountability from their Union Leadership. That includes careful oversight of spending, updating, and modernizing the APFA Policy Manual to ensure that every dollar supports the needs and priorities of Flight Attendants.
2021 Financial Reform Resolutions
Resolution #8: APFA Issued Credit Cards
Resolution 8 requires accountability by ensuring that another National Officer must sign off on charges, requires strict documentation of all charges, and implements twice-yearly reviews of credit card activity by the Budget Committee. At least one (1) random audit will be performed by the Budget Committee every six (6) months to ensure proper spending and training on the policy will be required by all incoming National Officers.
Resolution #9: APFA Apartments
Resolution 9 puts more stringent guidelines on spending and inventory for APFA-provided apartments. The Budget Committee shall maintain a table of the approved costs for purchasing new or replacement items. It adds a new inventory system to track all items belonging to APFA.
Resolution #10: Business-Related Meals
Resolution 10 adds policy for group meals and ensures compliance with the Labor-management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) regarding meals purchased using an APFA credit card. All meal charges must be accompanied by a written explanation of the specific Union business conducted during the meal and all attendees’ full names and titles.
Resolution #11: Rental Car Policy & APFA Provided Transportation
Resolution 11 adds language that any APFA Representative on Union business in DFW should make every effort to utilize APFA-owned vehicles before using a taxi, rental car, or other paid forms of transportation. This resolution also revises, further defines and limits APFA Policy Manual Section 5.H.4 by limiting rental car usage by incoming National Officers to thirty (30) days, except in extenuating circumstances and only upon approval from the APFA Executive Committee.
Resolution #12: National Officer Relocation
Resolution 12 updates the amount allowed for a National Officer to move to DFW. Instead of offering a $10,000 round trip for a move to DFW, the Budget Committee shall maintain a table of approved relocation costs. Relocation reimbursement may be provided in accordance with the table.
This resolution also limits the time a National Officer must decide to move to DFW or take an APFA-provided apartment. This change allows the National Officer to decide three (3) months from the election date. This resolution also limits the time a National Officer may reside in a hotel while deciding to move to DFW or take an APFA apartment. If a National Officer elects to live in an APFA apartment while in DFW, they will not be paid moving expenses if they suddenly change their mind and decide to relocate their primary residence to DFW.
Resolution #13: Collection of Non-Dues Related Monies Owed by APFA Representatives
Resolution 13 states that Representatives owing non-dues related monies to APFA will receive written notification from the National Treasurer and ensures payment or a payment plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notification. The balance will be sent to a collection agency if no payment is received.
Resolution #14: Resignation or Recall of a National Officer
Resolution 14 adds new language. Before this resolution, APFA had no written policy or procedure outlining pay and benefits for a resigning or recalled National Officer. This resolution adds a new Section 6.E to the APFA Policy Manual outlining the pay and benefits for a resigning or recalled National Officer and will remove the possibility of any future National Officer exit agreements.
2024 Fall BOD Financial Reform Resolutions
Resolution #3: Maximum Pay for Full PPO Removal
Resolution 3 implemented a salary cap for APFA Representatives on a full-month PPO removal.
Resolution #4: Mileage and Public Transportation
Resolution 4 updated the policy to no longer reimburse an APFA Representative’s mileage between their residence and base airport and no longer reimburse an APFA Representative for public transportation (Uber, Lyft, etc.).
Resolution #5: 18-Day Minimum Requirement
Resolution 5 increases the current 18-day APFA work obligation for a full-time trip removed Representative. The days, or hourly equivalent, to be worked will be dependent on paid APFA hours as follows:
| APFA Hours Paid | Minimum Days Requirement |
|---|---|
| Default PBS Minimum - 90 | 18 Days |
| 91 - 100 | 20 Days |
| 101 - 110 | 22 Days |
Resolution #6: Per Diem
Resolution 6 reduces the amount of per diem an APFA Representative receives if a meal is provided by APFA (i.e., catered during meals or events).
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...