Posts Tagged ‘September 2022’
9.30.22 – 2023 Annual Enrollment Begins October 13
Beginning Monday, October 3rd, you can go to my.aa.com to view the 2023 Annual Enrollment guide. 2023 Annual Enrollment will take place from October 13 to November 4.
Read More9.30.22 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Enrollment Ends Tonight at 7pm (Central Time)
The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends today! American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.
Read More9.29.22 – Turbulence-Related Injuries
One of the most significant challenges experienced during the fall and winter seasons is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Always remain seated and secure yourself when encountering turbulence as quickly as possible.
Read More9.29.22 – The Importance of a Contact List
If a problem should arise and you need someone to reach out to on your behalf, sharing important contacts with your loved ones, friends, and living partners is a smart idea.
Read More9.28.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Recording – Medicare Edition
On Monday, September 19th, APFA hosted a special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. The recording is now available.
Read More9.28.22 – Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month – Spotlight: Derek Chavez
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th.
Read More9.27.22 – Hurricane Ian: Rescheduling Reminders
Cancellations and delays due to Hurricane Ian may negatively impact our Flight Attendant sequences.
Read More9.27.22 – Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit
There are provisions of JCBA Section 10.L that apply to your last trip (or last series of trips) of the month. If your last sequence (or series of sequences) of the month cancels in its entirety, you are pay protected for the entire sequence.
Read More9.27.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording: September 14, 2022
Your National Leadership, Department Chairs, and Committee Members hold quarterly virtual membership updates, so you stay up-to-date with current events affecting each department. Video now available.
Read More9.27.22 – Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members Extended Through Friday
Dues to high demand, the exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members has been extended through Friday, September 30th!
Read More9.25.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2022
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month 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 as possible, whether it is a holiday or not.
Read More9.23.22 – Final Reminder: Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering For All APFA Members
The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends today! American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.
Read More9.22.22 – Action Item: Urge AA Management To Reconsider Uprooting The Lives Of SFO Flight Attendants
Last week, American management announced the closure of the San Francisco Flight Attendant base, disrupting the lives of 403 Flight Attendants and their families.
Read More9.22.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendants Restrain Unruly And Abusive Passenger
Yesterday, we witnessed more dangerous, life-threatening behavior towards a Flight Attendant in the not-so-friendly skies. This time it was onboard American Airlines Flight 377 from San José del Cabo, Mexico, to Los Angeles, CA.
Read More9.21.22 – San Francisco Transfer Information
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Bidding for a Transfer Out of San Francisco Flight Attendants facing displacement from SFO due to the base closure announced last week understandably have many questions.…
Read More9.21.22 – APFA Regional Representative Openings
APFA is accepting résumés for two (2) Regional Representative positions. The deadline to submit your résumé will be Monday, October 24, 2022, at 0900 (CT).
Read More9.17.22 – Negotiations Update #18
During this session, the Company passed its third version of Section 10 – Scheduling, which contained both rejections of our proposed items and substantive changes that are eye-opening to say the least.
Read More9.16.22 – Minutes from the August 17, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference
In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of this meeting are now available on the APFA.org website.
Read More9.16.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Special Medicare Edition
APFA will be hosting a special edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall, and we will have a Medicare Advisor on hand to answer your questions all about Medicare on Monday, September 19th, from 10:30am until 12:30pm (CT)
Read More9.14.22 – Supporting Our San Francisco Flight Attendants
Earlier this afternoon, American announced the closure of the San Francisco Flight Attendant base and SMF satellite, effective with the February 2023 bid month.
Read More9.14.22 – Today’s APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Will Begin Shortly
The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting will be held today from: 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT)
Read More9.14.22 – Contract ACTION Update/ Upcoming Solidarity Events
We must maximize our power. Our power is in our numbers, and we fully intend to stand together across Unions in solidarity.
Read More9.13.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Sentencing of Abusive Passengers
Our primary focus as Flight Attendants is the safety of our passengers and crew. The violent behavior displayed on the flight from Dallas to Los Angeles must stop.
Read More9.13.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow, September 14th at 11am (CT)
The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting will be held tomorrow, September 14th, from 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT) (please note updated time).
Read More9.12.22 – Second Reminder: Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering for All APFA Members
The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends on Friday, September 23rd. American Public Life (APL) has joined Aflac® as a supplemental benefits administrator for upcoming insurance offerings.
Read More9.12.22 – Honoring our Fallen Colleagues on the 21st Anniversary of September 11th
Over the last three days, APFA and members of APA, AFA-CWA, ALPA, and other Labor Unions were united to honor colleagues who perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Read More9.11.22 – 21 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001
Twenty-one years ago today, twenty-five Flight Attendants, eight Pilots, three Customer Service Agents, and active and retired employees of the American Airlines and United Airlines family died in the tragic terrorist attacks which unfolded the morning of September 11th, 2001.
Read More9.09.22 – Helpful Reminders from the APFA Safety & Security Department
Safety Demo/Aircraft Equipped with PRAM (737/Airbus) and Taking Your Assigned Jumpseat, Minimum Crew Requirements, Hot Cabin Reminders, Code N*ARR911 and N*DEP911 in DECS/mobileCCI, and Cabin ASAP Reporting
Read More9.08.22 – Meet Your National Officers: DFW
Base visits will continue in September at DFW and include the crew rooms and terminals/gate areas to connect with as many Flight Attendants as possible.
Read More9.07.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Wednesday, September 14th
APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 14th, from 12:00pm until 1:30pm (CT)
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