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4.08.23 – May 2023 – Upcoming Events

View details for upcoming event: First Quarter 2023 APFA Executive Committee Meeting, APFA Virtual Quarterly Membership Meeting, APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall

4.07.23 – Autism Awareness Month: Our Differences Are Strengths

Working on our differences by being more inclusive means everyone is allowed to succeed in this work and thrive in life. We are all different. Some differences are apparent, while others may be harder to see.

4.07.23 – Management’s (dis)ConnectMe

This week the company implemented a new procedure for Flight Attendants’ use of the new ConnectMe Teams app during the boarding process. This procedure includes acknowledging two messages from agents.

4.06.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – March 30, 2023

Negotiations virtual town hall recording from March 30, 2023 is now available to watch.

4.06.23 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Next Week

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends on Thursday, April 13th at 5pm (CT).

4.05.23 – “We Are Ready!”- Luggage Tags Arriving at Your Home

Last week, APFA Headquarters sent two “We Are Ready!” luggage tags to each Flight Attendant’s address on file with APFA. These luggage tags are another way to show our commitment to continue the fight to secure the contract that we deserve.

4.04.23 – APFA Website Planned Maintenance

Beginning at 9:00 pm CDT tonight, Tuesday, April 4th, the ‘My Account’ section of the APFA website will undergo planned maintenance. The ability to log in to view your dues account may be inaccessible through noon CDT on Wednesday, April 5th.

4.04.23 – Human Rights

Across the nation, we are seeing an uptick in anti-gay, anti-trans and outright attacks on the racial progress that has happened since the civil rights movement. When these attitudes and policies change, they impact not only our members, but our members’ families, friends, colleagues, and communities.

4.03.23 – May 2023 Bidding Timelines

May 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

4.03.23 – A Message from National President Julie Hedrick

A Video Message From National President Julie Hedrick

4.03.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendants File for Mediation; Systemwide Picketing Continues

(Euless, TX) — On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will continue systemwide informational picketing events at nine Flight Attendant bases across the United States.

4.01.23 – April Recognitions

In April we celebrate or recognize Arab American Heritage Month, Easter, Vaisakhi, Day of Silence, Laylat al-Qadr, and more.

3.31.23 – APFA Flight Attendant Pete Enriquez Speaks at U.S. Capitol

This week in Washington, D.C., Pete Enriquez, a MIA-based Flight Attendant, recounted an assault that occurred while he was on duty. APFA’s position has been clear and consistent: Ensure these offenders face prosecution to the full extent of the law with appropriate enforced fines, criminal penalties, and applicable flying bans.

3.30.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Soon!

Join us for the virtual Negotiations Town Hall today at 1:00pm CT.

3.30.23 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members is now open and ends on April 13th. If you missed your opportunity last year to enroll in the new Disability product with On the Job Coverage or any other valuable benefits below, now is the time to sign up!

3.23.23 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Tomorrow, 3/30/23

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.29.23 – APFA Endorses the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act

APFA Press Release Wednesday, March 29, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Endorses the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act (Euless, TX) — Today, Pete Enriquez,…

3.26.23 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Tomorrow, Monday, March 27th

Please join us tomorrow for a virtual retirement seminar. Monday, March 27th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

3.24.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap

The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention was held at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas on March 14th-16th, 2023. Continue reading for the recap

3.23.23 – Prioritizing Aviation Safety: FAA Safety Summit

Last week, APFA attended the FAA Safety Summit in Washington, DC, alongside fellow Labor and aviation industry leaders. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen, and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy addressed actions

3.23.23 – Reminder! Systemwide Picket April 4th!

Systemwide Picketing Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time). Optional Pre-Registration Available Now!

3.22.23 – Fourth Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

The APFA Fourth Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.

3.21.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, March 30, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.

3.21.23 – PBS Misaward: Rest Between Trips

Yesterday, management informed APFA of an issue with the new 10-hour FAR rest implemented in December 2022. A review of the April bid awards showed that the new rest requirements were not incorporated into the PBS run.

3.21.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Monday, March 27th

Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Monday, March 27th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

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.