Posts Tagged ‘National President’
4.23.24 – Update: Reduction in Staffing Grievance Arbitration
Last Friday, APFA concluded the Reduction in Staffing Presidential Arbitration in New York. This staffing grievance, filed in 2020, was in response to American Airlines management’s unilateral decision to use the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent decrease in air travel demand as an excuse to reduce staffing
Read More1.13.24 – An Important Update From Your APFA National Officers And APFA Base Presidents
This week, National Vice President Larry Salas sent a hotline stating that the Arbitrator scheduled to hear the Staffing Presidential Arbitration encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the arbitration.
Read More10.20.23 – Jury Duty Presidential Grievance Filed: JCBA Section 3.G.2
You are contractually entitled to Jury Duty pay for days that conflict with any scheduled sequence, regardless of how you were awarded the trip (e.g., ETB, TTS, PBS).
Read More10.18.23 – APFA Issues Notice of Cease and Desist to AA Management
Earlier this month, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance over management’s decision to disallow wearing APFA t-shirts with the Union logo when attending or traveling to/from training, violating JCBA 16.E. This week, APFA issued a Cease and Desist.
Read More10.05.23 – Presidential Grievance Filed Regarding AA’s Violation of JCBA Section 37.G.8
Today, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on management’s violation of the language contained in JCBA 37.G.8, which states: “If the Company agrees that Pilots may not be removed/denied boarding for weight restrictions, then such provision shall apply to Flight Attendants as well.”…
Read More10.04.23 – Presidential Grievance Filed: Attire When Attending Or Traveling To/From Training
The Company recently issued a CCI message stating that Flight Attendants may not wear shirts with slogans when deadheading to/from CQ or other training sessions or while attending training. To be clear, a slogan is a distinctive motto, phrase, or statement that conveys a particular message or represents a brand.
Read More9.27.23 – Remembering our Coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix
Yesterday was a tragic and painful day for our Membership– we mourn the loss of coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix and wish for a speedy recovery for a critically injured Los Angeles-based Flight Attendant.
Read More4.03.23 – A Message from National President Julie Hedrick
A Video Message From National President Julie Hedrick
Read More3.24.22 – APFA Receives Article VII Arbitration Awards
Thursday, March 24, 2022 On March 19th, Arbitrator Ruben R. Armendariz issued a decision in Article VII charges brought under the APFA Constitution and Policy Manual against former APFA National…
Read More3.2.2022 – Private Trip Drops
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Hello Everyone, On Monday, Brady Byrnes, VP of Flight Service, announced that the New York base would conduct a temporary test to restrict private trip drops…
Read More11.19.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2021 For the December bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More10.28.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021 For the November bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More9.29.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for October 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for October 2021 For the October bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More8.25.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021 For the September bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More7.27.21 – Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Today, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance against American Airlines to address the never-ending violations to JCBA Section 6 (Crew Accommodations). American is using a third-party vendor, TA Connections,…
Read More7.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021 For the August bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More6.16.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021 For the July bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for all…
Read More5.29.21 – Return of Alcoholic Beverages Further Delayed
Saturday, May 29, 2021 Return of Alcoholic Beverages Further Delayed Since last year, we have been in discussions with American on safe strategies to return beverage and food services to all cabins.…
Read More5.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for TLV & CLO – May-June 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for TLV & CLO – May-June 2021 For the May and June bid months, APFA has secured a Letter of Agreement to…
Read More5.18.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for June 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for June 2021 For the June bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More5.06.21 – Reserve Numbers and ‘Moments That Matter’
Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hello Everyone, Flight Attendant work lives are more difficult than ever. We continue to deal with full flights and issues between crews and fellow passengers over…
Read More4.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for May 2021
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for May 2021 For the May bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list…
Read More4.19.21 – Return of Onboard Service
Monday, April 19, 2021 Return of Onboard Service Since October of 2020, American has approached APFA to discuss a return of onboard service in the domestic premium and economy cabins. Since…
Read More4.15.21 – Increased Staffing Needed for Summer Flying
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Hello Everyone, As a result of a continuing rebound in travel demand, American has informed APFA of the need to increase staffing for scheduled summer flying. We are…
Read More4.10.21 – 737 MAX Pay Protection
Saturday, April 10, 2021 737 MAX Pay Protection APFA has secured pay protection for partial and full sequence 737 MAX cancellations. These pay protections are similar to those used for…
Read More3.17.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for April 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for April 2021 For the April bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More3.04.21 – Update: Unpaid VLOA Available for April
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Update: Unpaid VLOA Now Available for April Yesterday, we communicated that American suddenly changed the rules of the EVLOA-2 without APFA input. As predicted, this has…
Read More2.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021 For the March bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More1.29.21 – Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues
Friday, January 29, 2021 Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues Hello Everyone, As we move into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to suppress travel demand. We are encouraged by…
Read More1.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for February 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for February 2021 For the February bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A…
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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)
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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: 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...