Posts Tagged ‘December 2023’
12.29.23 – 3Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The APFA Third Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting was held on December 6, 2023. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Read More12.27.23 – Maternity Leave: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Being familiar with your rights and responsibilities during a Maternity Leave of Absence is important. Understanding the structure of the leave will help you better navigate your time before and after birth.
Read More12.27.23 – Ballots Mailed For 2024 National Officer Elections
Ballots for the 2024 National Officer Elections were mailed to the membership today, December 27, 2023, to the addresses on file with APFA. Ballots must be received in the designated Post Office Box no later than 10:00 am (CT) on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Read More12.24.23 – APFA Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season
Happy Holidays from APFA! Here’s to continuing the fight for the contract we deserve in 2024! Watch the Video Here
Read More12.20.23 – Flexible Spending Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity
A Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) allows you to contribute part of your paycheck pre-tax to pay for eligible health care expenses throughout the year.
Read More12.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 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.
Read More12.18.23 – January 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
Read More12.18.23 – Negotiations Update #45: Bargaining Update
Your APFA Negotiations team met in federally supervised mediation in Tampa, Florida, December 12th-14th. As we have previously reported, once we are in federal mediation, the timing and location of negotiations are controlled by the federal mediators.
Read More12.14.23 – 2023–24 Holiday Incentive Pay
The Holiday Incentive Pay dates are: November 22-23 and 26-27; December 24, 25, 26, 31; January 1. If you are missing HOLIDAY PAY on your mid-month check: Complete a DirectConnect on the Inflight page of Jetnet; File a Pay Discrepancy Form on APFA.org
Read More12.14.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, January 18th
Please join us for our first virtual retirement seminar of 2024 on Thursday, January 18 from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Read More12.14.23 – Alight Smart-Choice Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity
During Annual Enrollment, American Airlines announced that it is transitioning the administrative services for its spending accounts from Alight Smart-Choice Accounts to Fidelity Investments, effective January 1, 2024.
Read More12.12.23 – Special APFA Board of Directors Teleconference Meeting Minutes
APFA held a Special Board of Directors Videoconference on November 17, 2023. The official minutes of this meeting are now available on the APFA website.
Read More12.09.23 – Negotiations Update #44: Negotiations Continue Next Week
Bargaining will continue December 12th to 14th in Tampa, Florida, a location chosen by the Federal Mediators. The National Mediation Board recently determined that more bargaining was warranted and did not approve our request
Read More12.08.23 – Negotiations Update #43: NMB Denial For Release- Frequently Asked Questions
As you know, the National Mediation Board (NMB) recently denied our request for a 30-day cooling-off period. This news has raised questions, and to provide clarity and transparency, we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the denial.
Read More12.08.23 – #SolidaritySeason: Upcoming Days of Action at United and Alaska
#SolidaritySeason continues as Flight Attendants industry-wide fight to secure contracts we’ve rightfully earned. Our Union Siblings across airlines stand shoulder to shoulder with us, engaged in the same battle.
Read More12.07.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections: Candidate Announcement
Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer.
Read More12.06.23 – 2023 Third Quarter Executive Committee Final Agenda
Today, the 2023 Third Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More12.05.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Version 9.2
A mobileCCI message has been sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 9.2 on the EFB with an effective date of Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Read More12.05.23 – 2023 Third Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda
The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More12.05.23 – Final Reminder: 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve
This is a FINAL reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer on the APFA website.
Read More12.04.23 – Flying and Over-the-Counter Medications
Can I safeguard my well-being and flight safety while using over-the-counter medications? Consider some best practices. Never use any medication that has alcohol as an ingredient while you are working or within 8 hours of working.
Read More12.03.23 – Unpaid VLOA Bidding Open for January 2024
In accordance with JCBA Section 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the January 2024 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2024 full month, unpaid VLOAs will close Thursday, December 7 at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.01.23 – December 2023 Recognitions
December 2023 Recognitions including Universal Month for Human Rights, International Day of Abolition of Slavery, Bodhi Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe Day, Posadas Navideñas, and more
Read More12.01.23 – Scope Violations: Ground Staff Performing Flight Attendant Duties
We have been notified that there have been multiple violations of our contractual scope language and the Recognition and Scope settlement agreement dated February 12, 2020.
Read More12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines
January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
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Contract & Scheduling Desk
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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: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...