Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve Ad Hoc Elections APFA Flight Attendants, The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS), posted on the APFA website, for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee Place #1 and #2. The position is…
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Tomorrow We Welcome a New Decade! Dear APFA Member: APFA Leadership sends their best for a joyous, safe, and prosperous New Year filled with great adventures and inspirations. “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” -Melody Beattie Happy…
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Minutes from the 3Q19 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held August 6-7, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting are now available on the www.APFA.org website. Roll Call –…
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019 APFA Accepting Resumes for Administrative & Committee Positions APFA is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Regional Representatives (7) National Department Chairs – (7 – Communications, Contract, Health, Hotel, Injury on Duty (IOD), Safety/Security, and Scheduling) National Balloting Committee (5) National Budget Committee (minimum of…
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Monday, December 30, 2019 The Role of the Activist and The Power of Unity Dear APFA Member Activist, Many of you received a hotline today asking for help. But before asking for your help I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done this far…
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Monday, December 30, 2019 The Power of Unity Dear APFA Member, As we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in the new decade, I have a request of each of you as we enter the new decade. It’s no secret that the current government environment does not lend itself well to…
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Monday, December 30, 2019 Ballots Mailed Today for APFA National Officer Election Ballots for APFA National Officer Election were mailed today, December 30, 2019, to all APFA members. If you do not receive your ballot by January 6, 2020, please contact the National Ballot Committee (NBC) at [email protected] or 817-540-0108, ext. 8311…
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Official Minutes Special Board of Directors Teleconference November 29, 2019 A Special Board of Directors Teleconference was held November 29, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the Board of Directors Teleconference are now available on the website at www.apfa.org. Roll Call – 11.29.19 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution…
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Monday, December 30, 2019 What You Need to Know About Bereavement Navigating This Hotline (Open this hotline in your browser by clicking here if the navigation links below are not working) Bereavement Days (BR) Eligible Family Member Requesting Bereavement Days Pay Associated With Bereavement Days Additional Days Off For Bereavement Emergency…
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Thursday, December 26, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, The holidays are upon us and as you fly our customers around the globe, let’s take a minute to remember why we chose this profession and focus on our priorities and concerns as Flight Attendants for the world’s largest airline. Your safety…
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019 On behalf of APFA’s Communications Department, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In Unity, Robin Charbonneau National Communications Chair Ivy Donnette Graphic Designer & Web Content Manager
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Monday, December 23, 2019 Enjoy a Paid Vacation? Thank a Union In the 1930’s, the Labor Department organized a committee to look into why there wasn’t a federally mandated policy, especially when 30 countries were then offering some policy protecting the right of paid vacations. Unfortunately no legislation was made at that…
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Monday, December 23, 2019 What You Need to Know About Intermittent FMLA Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Duration & Frequency of FMLA The duration and frequency of self/caregiver intermittent FMLA leave is only an estimate based on your physician’s recommendation. If…
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Monday, December 23, 2019 American Flight 63 – True Heroes Today marks the 18th anniversary of the “Shoe Bomber” Flight 63 Paris – Miami. APFA recognizes the heroics acts of our crewmembers: Purser Carole Nelson Flight Attendant David Barlatier Flight Attendant Lettie Cornett Flight Attendant Josefina Husson Flight Attendant Cristina Jones…
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Monday, December 23, 2019 A Win for PBGC Pension Holders! This week, the U.S Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor to reauthorize the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) through December 31st, 2020. APFA supported the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) Reauthorization Act (H.R.1939) which helps keep healthcare costs…
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Sunday, December 22, 2019 Season’s Greetings On behalf of your APFA leadership and representatives, we wish you a very joyous holiday season. Whether you’re home with your families or flying with your extended airline family over the holidays, know that APFA recognizes your dedication as true professionals. The sacrifices you…
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Friday, December 20, 2019 Settlement Reached on Prefer/Avoid Aircraft Preference in PBS A Notice of Dispute was filed in September 2018, regarding the failure to implement JCBA Section 10.D.15.d.1., which is the language for sequence equipment preferences in PBS or “Prefer/Avoid of Aircraft”. This language gives our Flight Attendants the option…
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Thursday, December 19, 2019 January 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process Important Information Related to January Awards During PBS processing for the January 2020 awards, the holiday logic has been utilized for both lineholders and reserves when covering January 1st. What this means is that if January 1st becomes a CN…
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Thursday, December 19, 2019 American Announces Three New Satellite Bases LAS will be a satellite of LAX AUS will be a satellite of DFW MCO will be a satellite of MIA Flying from LAS will start with the April bid month, while AUS and MCO will start in May. LAS,…
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, Good news as we head into the holidays! Since taking office, we heard from many of you requesting that we open new satellite bases to improve the flexibility and quality of life for our members. While we submitted multiple new satellite ideas…
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 PBS: How to Understand Your Award How to Read Your Award To view your PBS award, log in to PBS and click the Award tab, your awarded schedule will display. View the headers at the top of your award and the top of the pairing details…
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Monday, December 16, 2019 What You Need to Know About Sick Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Calling Out Sick All sick calls will have a start and end date. (JCBA Section 9.B.2.) Whenever you call out sick, Crew Scheduling…
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Monday, December 16, 2019 Introducing: What You Need to Know About Our Contract Beginning today, we are launching a “Know Your Contract” series in which we provide you in-depth information about various sections of the JCBA. Every Monday for the next few weeks we will send out a detailed and comprehensive hotline…
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Saturday, December 14, 2019 PBS: Bidding Checklist PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have submitted your monthly bids or have updated your standing bid prior to closing. Prior to logging out of PBS, use this bidding checklist to assist…
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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...
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...