11.28.23 – Negotiations Update #42: NMB Denies Request for Release

At this time, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied our request for release into a 30-day cooling-off period. The Railway Labor Act (RLA) is supposed to protect us, yet here we are, fighting tooth and nail for what we rightfully deserve.

11.27.23 – Remembering Regional Director Debbie Carvatta

American Airlines Regional Director and former Chicago Base Manager Debbie Carvatta passed away on November 24th following a brief illness. Her family has graciously shared details of her visitation and memorial service.

11.27.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Solidarity And Speaking With One Voice

As we move forward with our fight for the contract we deserve at American Airlines, we will face many challenges and opportunities. One thing is clear: by a 99.47% strike vote, we demonstrated to management that we are united in seeking a fair contract

11.23.23 – Happy Thanksgiving from APFA

On this Thanksgiving Day, we thank you for the integrity and honor you bring to our profession every time you take to the skies.

11.22.23 – Minutes From The 2023 APFA Fall Board Of Directors Meeting

The 2023 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.

11.22.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve Reminder

This is a 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.

11.21.23 – Spending 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.

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions

Julie Hedrick, the APFA National President sent a letter to the National Mediation Board on Monday, November 20 requesting a release into a thirty day cooling off period.

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board

This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to the members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting that APFA and the Company be released into a thirty-day cooling-off period.

11.20.23 – Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike

Monday, November 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike After negotiating for almost five years, including…

11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023

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.

11.18.23 – December 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

11.18.23 – Remembering the Strike of 1993 in 2023

Thirty years ago, at 6 am (Central Time), American Airlines Flight Attendants led one of the most successful airline industry strikes. On November 18, 1993, we stood in solidarity for a fair Contract during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush.

11.17.23 – Negotiations Update #38: An Update on This Week’s Bargaining

Your APFA Negotiating Committee met this week with the Company in federal mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB). As we indicated in our previous hotline, we have set this week as a deadline for the Company to make significant movement toward reaching an agreement.

11.17.23 – Notification Of Special APFA Board Of Directors Teleconference Meeting

A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Friday, November 17, 2023. Here is the Tentative Agenda and the Final Agenda for today’s special teleconference meeting.

11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!

Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014.

11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!

Management has gifted themselves handsome bonuses and incentives for company performance, while we continue to work without pay raises since 2019, under pay rates negotiated in 2014. Management must respond meaningfully at the bargaining table this week, or we are prepared to move the process forward.

11.14.23 – Ready To Strike: AA Flight Attendants To Picket Across U.S. To Protest Corporate Greed

EULESS, Texas (November 14, 2023) – Frustrated Flight Attendants will come face to face with company executives at a picket at American Airlines headquarters on Thursday, November 16th.

11.11.23 – APFA Honors Our Veterans

In 1938, legislation was made to make November 11 a legal holiday each year for Veterans. Originally, it was known as Armistice Day. It was a day dedicated to world peace and held in honor of the veterans of World War I.

11.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Tips

Bidding for holiday months may require a different bidding strategy than what you use during the rest of the year. First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of your relative seniority at your base.

11.09.23 – Nov 9th Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon!

APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Soon! Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 1100-1300CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

11.09.23 – We Are Ready! Make a Plan to Join a Picket Line on Nov 16th!

Join a picket line! RSVP here! View the hotline for times and locations

11.08.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, November 9th

Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 9th, from 1100-1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

11.07.23 – Willingness-To-Serve For 2024 National Officer Elections

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the APFA Constitution, Notifications of Willingness-to-Serve are now being accepted for the NATIONAL OFFICER positions of NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SECRETARY and NATIONAL TREASURER.

11.06.23 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Use Disorders

As the holiday season fast approaches, celebrations, and gatherings of loved ones also take place. With some holiday gatherings, there will be alcohol served, and like anything, we must be aware of ‘risky” alcohol use.

11.04.23 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning at 2 am

It is time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we return to standard time at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning.

11.03.23 – Change to Reserve Acknowledgements

The company announced that beginning the week of November 6th, all required acknowledgments for Reserve awards and assignments must be done in Crew Portal.

11.03.23 – Reminder: Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!

We are fully prepared to reach an agreement with management, but we are willing to do what it takes to push this bargaining forward, including requesting a release for a strike.

11.03.23 – Enhanced Dues & Membership Account Transparency

We’ve recently made some enhancements to the dues payment process, offering you more transparency when checking your dues status. Information on payment history and monthly statements is now available online.

11.03.23 – SurgeryPlus Update | 2024 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended

APFA and other Unions on the property have continued to challenge the Company regarding SurgeryPlus and this latest diminishment of our medical benefits for 2024.

Posts Tagged ‘November 2023’

11.28.23 – Negotiations Update #42: NMB Denies Request for Release

11.27.23 – Remembering Regional Director Debbie Carvatta

11.27.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Solidarity And Speaking With One Voice

11.23.23 – Happy Thanksgiving from APFA

11.22.23 – Minutes From The 2023 APFA Fall Board Of Directors Meeting

11.22.23 – 2024 National Officer Elections Willingness-to-Serve Reminder

11.21.23 – Spending Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #40: Mediation Release Request, Next Steps and Frequently Asked Questions

11.20.23 – Negotiations Update #39: APFA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board

11.20.23 – Flight Attendants at American Airlines Ask for Release to Strike

11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023

11.18.23 – December 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

11.18.23 – Remembering the Strike of 1993 in 2023

11.17.23 – Negotiations Update #38: An Update on This Week’s Bargaining

11.17.23 – Notification Of Special APFA Board Of Directors Teleconference Meeting

11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!

11.15.23 – Keep the Pressure On! Join a Picket Line Tomorrow, November 16th!

11.14.23 – Ready To Strike: AA Flight Attendants To Picket Across U.S. To Protest Corporate Greed

11.11.23 – APFA Honors Our Veterans

11.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Tips

11.09.23 – Nov 9th Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon!

11.09.23 – We Are Ready! Make a Plan to Join a Picket Line on Nov 16th!

11.08.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, November 9th

11.07.23 – Willingness-To-Serve For 2024 National Officer Elections

11.06.23 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Use Disorders

11.04.23 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning at 2 am

11.03.23 – Change to Reserve Acknowledgements

11.03.23 – Reminder: Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!

11.03.23 – Enhanced Dues & Membership Account Transparency

11.03.23 – SurgeryPlus Update | 2024 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended

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