Posts Tagged ‘October 2023’
10.31.23 – Update to iOS 17.1
An update to iOS 17.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on November 2nd, 2023. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More10.30.23 – Don’t Write it Up – Talk it Out!
As part of APFA’s Employee Assistance Program, we have trained Professional Standards volunteers available to you in every base. After listening to your concerns, APFA EAP representatives will follow up on the situation and pursue the appropriate action necessary.
Read More10.28.23 – SurgeryPlus – October 28, 2023
Beginning January 1, 2024, bariatric, joint, and spine surgeries will be required to use SurgeryPlus, which appears to have a limited number of doctors within its network. The use of SurgeryPlus is not something negotiated by APFA or other Unions at American Airlines.
Read More10.24.23 – A Celebration of Life: Diana Darlene Ramos
A Celebration of Life for Los Angeles-based Flight Attendant Diana Ramos, who passed while on layover in Philadelphia in September, will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Read More10.24.23 – #SolidaritySeason: Supporting Our Union Siblings
#SolidaritySummer has quickly become #SolidaritySeason. All across occupations and industries, Workers are standing up and standing together for better wages, improved healthcare, and workplace safety. Writers, actors, autoworkers, and airport workers are among those fighting corporate greed.
Read More10.24.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Board Of Directors To Approve Release To Strike
EULESS, Texas (October 23, 2023) – APFA is preparing for the possibility of a strike against American Airlines if management does not make significant and meaningful moves to reach an agreement. The APFA Board of Directors will convene Friday, November 17th.
Read More10.24.23 – Negotiations Update #37: APFA BOD To Convene To Approve A Request For Release
Company negotiators showed up to our last bargaining session in Dallas/Ft Worth with no responses to our comprehensive economic and non-economic packages. In fact, they had no proposals for us.
Read More10.20.23 – 2024 Annual Enrollment Continues | New Spending Accounts Administrator For 2024
2024 Annual Enrollment runs now through November 3rd at 11:59 p.m. (CT). Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to get started.
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 More10.20.23 – 2023 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The APFA Fall Board of Directors meeting was called to order on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at APFA Headquarters. Below are some highlights from the three-day meeting.
Read More10.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 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
Read More10.18.23 – November 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 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 More10.13.23 – Layover Safety
APFA has been made aware of global protest/demonstration alerts this weekend. Please expect larger crowds and perhaps road closures near and around layovers. Continue Ready for Action to Take
Read More10.12.23 – 2024 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 3rd
2024Â Annual Enrollment runs now through November 3rd at 11:59 p.m. (CT). A printed guide will not be mailed to your home. Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to get started.
Read More10.12.23 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, October 12, 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, promotes screening and prevention of the disease, affecting one in eight women in the United States annually…
Read More10.12.23 – APFA Issues Vote of No Confidence for Brady Byrnes, SVP Inflight
Yesterday, we took a united stand for our rights and dignity as American Airlines Flight Attendants by delivering a letter of no confidence for Brady Byrnes, Senior Vice President, Inflight and Premium Guest Services.
Read More10.11.23 – Negotiations Update #36- APFA’s Economic Counterproposal
At our bargaining session at the end of September, we presented management with comprehensive proposals on all remaining non-economic and economic issues. As we have previously reported, we are at the stage of negotiations where we are working to narrow the issues…
Read More10.10.23 – 2023 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting Final Agenda
This morning, National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2023 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting at APFA Headquarters. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
Read More10.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Reminders
Bidding for the 2023 Holidays is here! While getting ready to bid for November and December, we want to provide some helpful tips that are especially important for the holiday months. In this hotline, we will review the following topics: Position Bidding, Layer Tab and View Pairing Set, Coverage Needed Days, Target Credit Range, the Support Tab and the PBS Guide
Read More10.09.23 – Holiday Pay
Last year, your APFA National and Base Leadership secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) that included permanent contractual improvements to the holiday pay provisions in our JCBA. Just like last year, 2023 Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholder and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.09.23 – Save the Date! Systemwide Picketing: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
Thursday, November 16th will be our next systemwide picketing event! Now more than ever, we need everyone to turn out to show management, the traveling public, and the media that We Are Ready for a contract, and we will do what it takes to secure the contract we’ve earned.
Read More10.06.23 – APFA #Solidarity Shop- Place an Order Today!
Not surprisingly, American management’s denial of APFA t-shirts when attending or traveling to/from training has sparked great interest in #solidarity items available from your Union.
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 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event This Evening
A weather event in the DFW area this evening has prompted American Airlines to pre-cancel flights. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling, calculating legalities, Reserve, and more.
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 More10.04.23 – Negotiations Update #35- Sections 30 and 31
An effective grievance and arbitration process is at the heart of our contract. It’s how we enforce our hard-won contract provisions and make sure any discipline issued is fair and for just cause. That’s why fighting for a better grievance and arbitration system has been one of our key priorities in this round of bargaining.
Read More10.03.23 – Celebrating 2023 National Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
We continue to celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of Spanish-speaking Americans throughout National Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month. Join me as we learn a little bit about New York-based Flight Attendant Edwin Rodriguez!
Read More10.02.23 – 2023 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
The APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More10.02.23 – Final Reminder: Required Update to Comply365 effective October 4th
Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of October 4, 2023.
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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...