Posts Tagged ‘September 2024’
9.28.24 – Contract/Scheduling Rep Hours of Availability Effective October 1, 2024
Wage increases in the 2024 CBA also bring increased operating costs for APFA. As a result, individual departments at APFA are restructuring some member resources to reflect the increased costs.
Read More9.28.24 – Contract Implementation Update #2- Planning to Retire? RHRA Explained
CBA Section 26.G incorporates a new option to convert your existing sick bank to a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account (RHRA) upon retirement. The RHRA may be used to reimburse a retiree’s and/or a retiree’s eligible dependent’s medical expenses
Read More9.26.24 – Language Drop Proffer Closes September 30th, 2024
The newly ratified 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for improvements in the eligibility for Speaker Flight Attendants to drop a foreign language qualification.
Read More9.26.24 – Contract Implementation Update #1- Pay Increases Explained
With ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (2024 CBA) comes much-anticipated pay increases for all Flight Attendants. Nothing will change with how and when you are paid.
Read More9.25.24 – APFA Endorses Vice President Harris in 2024 Presidential Election
Today, the APFA Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.
Read More9.25.24 – Q2 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Today, the 2024 Second Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More9.24.24 – Q2 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda
The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More9.21.24 – APFA Accepting Resumés for Print/ Publishing Designer
APFA is now accepting resumés from Flight Attendants with experience in designing print publications for future APFA communications. Applicants should have experience with Adobe InDesign or comparable programs.
Read More9.20.24 – Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
APFA would like to take a moment to recognize Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. This month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those with descendants from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Read More9.19.24 – APFA Accepting Resumes for the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC)
APFA is now accepting resumes for the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC). The CIC will be responsible for the complete implementation of the 2024 ratified agreement.
Read More9.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2024
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.
Read More9.18.24 – October 2024 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 More9.17.24 – National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Now is a good time to check your voter registration status to ensure that you are able to participate in our democratic process on November 5th, 2024.
Read More9.13.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement – Final Vote Results
2024 Tentative Agreement Final Vote Results Friday, September 13, 2024 Yesterday, we provided you with the preliminary results of the 2024 Tentative Agreement Vote. This hotline includes all final voting…
Read More9.12.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Ratified
With 95% of eligible Flight Attendants voting, 87% of American Airlines Flight Attendants voted YES to ratify the 2024 agreement.
Read More9.11.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Voting Closes Tomorrow, September 12, 2024, Noon CT
Voting Closes Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Noon CT. Need help casting your vote? The TA Call Center is open Wednesday, September 11, until 1700CT and will be open Thursday, September 12, from 0900 until Noon CT.
Read More9.11.24 – 23 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001
23 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001 Wednesday, September 11, 2024 September 11, 2001, will forever hold a significant place in our hearts. It has been twenty-three…
Read More9.10.24 – Save the Dates! Q2 2024 EC Meeting/2024 BOD Fall Meeting/Quarterly Membership Meeting
The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More9.04.24 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): National Recovery Month
Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate health improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
Read More9.04.24 – September 11th Remembrances- BOS and DCA Updates
Please see updates to the Boston, MA, and Washington, D.C. Remembrances below.
Read More9.02.24 – Labor Day 2024
The push for increased union representation is gaining momentum, with the labor sector achieving more victories in recent years than in the past decade. An impressive 75% of private-sector organizing efforts from mid-2023 to mid-2024 have resulted in successful union wins!
Read More9.01.24 – October 2024 Bidding Timelines
October 2024 Bidding Timelines Sunday, September 1, 2024 In Solidarity,Jeff PetersenAPFA National Contract [email protected] McMillanAPFA National Scheduling [email protected]
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