Posts Tagged ‘July 2023’
7.30.23 – APFA Call Center Hours Extended Until 9pm CT Tonight
If you need help with your password or have other voting-related questions or issues, APFA Representatives will be available in our call center this evening, via phone or text, until 9:00 pm CT, at 806-4STRIKE (806-478-7453).
Read More7.30.23 – APFA Website Password Resets
The opening of the strike authorization vote has increased requests for password resets to access the voting portal located within the APFA website. Beginning today, we have streamlined the procedure for password resets to offer you access to the website more quickly.
Read More7.30.23 – Payment Arrangement Deadline: 5:00 pm CT Today
In order to be eligible to vote in the SAV, a payment plan must be initiated and first payment received must be completed today by 5pm (CT).
Read More7.29.23 – Strike Authorization Vote Now Open
Yesterday, the APFA website experienced issues with the server that hosts our website. The issue has been resolved, and you may cast your strike authorization vote through Tuesday, August 29th, at 11:59 pm CT.
Read More7.28.23 – APFA Website Experiencing High Traffic Volume
This morning, thousands of American Airlines Flight Attendants visited the APFA website to exercise their right to vote and to send a strong message to management that we are ready for an industry-leading contract.
Read More7.28.23 – APFA Website Host Server Issues
Earlier this morning, our website host reported a problem with the server, which has led to intermittent login issues for certain users attempting to cast a vote.
Read More7.25.23 – Today’s APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Will Begin Shortly
Beginning at 1pm (CT) today, your APFA Retirement Department will be hosting a virtual retirement seminar.
Read More7.24.23 – Voter Eligibility for the Strike Authorization Vote
A Strike Authorization Vote (SAV) allows Flight Attendants to show their solidarity and readiness to use all legal means under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) to secure the contract that we have rightfully earned. All members in good standing are eligible to vote in the SAV.
Read More7.24.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 25
Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 25th from 1300 – 1500 (CT) for our APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar.
Read More7.24.23 – French American Heritage Month
In honor of French American Heritage Month, we would like for you to join us in getting to know Flight Attendant Jean Dominique Voisin and the fight spirit being French granted him.
Read More7.23.23 – Negotiations Update #28: Illegal Self-Help Tactics
As negotiations intensify, we must be careful on social media about how we talk about negotiations and how to pressure the Company. Under the Railway Labor Act, we cannot engage in “self-help” until the National Mediation Board releases us following a thirty-day cooling-off period.
Read More7.21.23 – July 19th, 2023 Negotiations Town Hall Recording
Your APFA Negotiating Committee recently hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall to discuss the status of negotiations.
Read More7.21.23 – Negotiations Update #27
Your negotiations team met the week of July 11th -13th in DFW in our second week of mediated bargaining. As we previously reported, at our first mediated session, we made some headway. At this session, progress ground to a halt.
Read More7.19.23 – Today’s APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Will Begin Shortly
Beginning at 1pm (CT) today, your APFA Negotiating Committee will be hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall. The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.19.23 – Video Update: What is a Strike Authorization Vote?
This week, the APFA Board of Directors unanimously authorized your APFA Negotiating Committee to conduct a strike authorization vote. The strike authorization vote will open on July 28th and will close on August 29th
Read More7.19.23 – Balloting Credentials Mailed for 2023 LGA Base Vice President Election
Balloting Credentials Mailed for 2023 LGA Base Vice President Election Wednesday, July 19, 2023 LGA Flight Attendants, Balloting credentials for the 2023 LGA Base Vice President Election were mailed to…
Read More7.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – August 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
Read More7.18.23 – August 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More7.18.23 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19th, from 1 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.18.23 – An Important Video Message From Your National President: July 18, 2023
A Message From Your National President Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Yesterday the APFA Board of Directors, comprised of your Base Presidents, unanimously voted to conduct a strike authorization vote. It’s time…
Read More7.17.23 – Notification of Special BOD Teleconference: July 17, 2023
A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, July 17, 2023, at 1530 (CT). The Tentative Agenda for this special teleconference is now available at APFA.org.
Read More7.17.23 – An Important Video Update From Your Negotiating Committee: July 17, 2023
After passing all sections of the Contract and entering federal mediation, your APFA Negotiating Committee recommends that your APFA Board of Directors approve a strike authorization vote (SAV) by the Membership.
Read More7.14.23 – Negotiations Update #26
In an important milestone in our push to win an industry-leading contract for Flight Attendants, we held our first bargaining sessions with federal mediators from the National Mediation Board during the last week of June.
Read More7.12.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Wednesday, July 19th
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, July 19th, from 1Â pm until 3Â pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More7.11.23 – New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Event Report Form AND Call to Action!
New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Event Report Form and Call to Action! Tuesday, July 11, 2023 In this Hotline: – 2023 GCAQE Conference – New Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) Report Form – Click here…
Read More7.10.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: August 30th
On Wednesday, August 30th, join picket lines across the system as we continue to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract.
Read More7.09.23 – Take Action: Participate In The Harvard University Flight Attendant Health Study
Established in 1997 following a 1991 class action lawsuit brought by non-smoking Flight Attendants against the tobacco industry, the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI) funds research to study, understand, and diagnose conditions related to Flight Attendant health.
Read More7.07.23 – Video Update: Securing the Contract We Have Earned
Timothy Legeros, Miami-based Negotiating Committee Member, talks about how to show support for a contract that reflects our value to American Airlines.
Read More7.05.23 – Video Update: The Importance of Being Dues Current
APFA National Treasurer Erik Harris discusses the importance of becoming dues current and a new option to make a payment arrangement.
Read More7.01.23 – July 2023 Recognitions
Read about July recognitions including French American Heritage Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Independence Day, Asalha Puja, National Disability Independence Day, and more
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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...