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3.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 2023

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible

3.18.23 – April 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Company PBS Bid Award Summary, How to Read the Bid Award Summary, How to Read Your PBS Award, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, and View the PBS Award Files

3.15.23 – National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. It is also the highest common cancer in both men and women.

3.14.23 – APFA Headquarters Phone Outage

We are currently experiencing an outage with the APFA Headquarters phone system.

3.14.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda

This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.

3.13.23 – Secondary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow

The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.

3.11.23 – Daylight Saving Time 2023: It’s Time to Spring Forward

Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 a.m.

3.10.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda

The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 14-16, 2023, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.

3.09.23 – 2023 Base Representative Elections Results

Today, March 9, 2023, the National Ballot Committee, along with our partners at YesElections, certified the results of the 2023 Base Representative Elections.

3.09.23 – Save the Date! April 2023 Systemwide Picket!

Systemwide Picketing – Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time)

3.09.23 – Negotiations Update #22- Economic Proposal

On Tuesday, March 7th, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented an economic proposal to the company. Our comprehensive economic proposal includes all remaining sections of the agreement including Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Other Benefits, Training, and Profit Sharing

3.07.23 – Are You Dues Current?

As we enter this critical phase in negotiations, it is imperative that all members are in good standing. You must be an active member in good standing to participate in Union activities.

3.07.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open

The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.

3.05.23 – Layover Security Concerns

Crime and violence are possible everywhere we travel, even in the least suspecting areas of the United States. That is why we ask more than ever to exercise caution on all layovers.

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…