Posts Tagged ‘Weekly Scoop’
3.12.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, March 12, 2020 President Trump Suspends Foreign National Travel from the Schengen Area Countries APFA National President Lori Bassani’s Letter to the Membership: Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, The announcement…
Read More3.04.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2020 Martha W. Griffiths Award Recipients Steve Watson, DFW; John Nikides, LAX; Randy Trautman, MIA; & Patrick Hancock, DFW APFA proudly bestowed its highest honor, The…
Read More2.26.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Ready for Lands’ End Uniform? If flying a trip that crosses the hard cut-over date, bring your new Lands’ End uniform to begin wearing on March…
Read More2.20.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Ballots Must be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 In order to have your vote count, you must be a member in good standing (no more…
Read More2.13.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Ballots Must Be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 Ballots for APFA National Officer Run-Off Election were mailed February 7, 2020. If you do…
Read More2.05.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Ballots for the National Officer Run-Off Election will be mailed Friday, February 7, 2020. Ballots must be received by 10:00 am CST Monday, March 9, 2020.…
Read More1.29.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Ballot Count’s Today! Tim O’Connell &Â Cindy Horan of the National Ballot Committee unloading ballots at the Aloft Hotel Ballot results will be reported by hotline once…
Read More1.23.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, January 23, 2020 The Novel Coronavirus and Worldwide Precautions APFA and our labor coalition (AFA-APA-TWU) is calling on all airlines to institute immediate emergency measures, including providing crew members…
Read More1.15.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The election of our new National Officers is in about two weeks. January 29th to be exact. Spread the word…”Every Vote Matters.” The newly-elected National Officers…
Read More1.11.20 – The Scoop
Saturday, January 11, 2020 DECS/FOS Password Changes Begin – January 13th Starting Monday, January 13th there’ll be a MANDATORY password change to access DECS/FOS. This procedure will be required every…
Read More1.01.20 – The Scoop – New Year ’20!
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Happy New Year! APFA Leadership, UAW Headquarters Staff, Dept Chairs, Specialists, and Reps hope that the New Year brings tremendous joy, great health, and good fortune.…
Read More12.25.19 – The Scoop – Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 On behalf of APFA’s Communications Department, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In Unity, Robin Charbonneau National Communications Chair Ivy…
Read More12.19.19 – The Scoop
Thursday, December 19, 2019 American Announces Three New Satellite Bases LAS will be a satellite of LAX AUS will be a satellite of DFW MCO will be a satellite of…
Read More11.21.19 – Weekly Scoop
Thursday, November 21, 2019 Quarterly System Board Cases – SETTLED! APFA was scheduled to take five cases to Quarterly System Board Arbitration. The cases involved were – Removal of Discipline…
Read More11.13.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 APFA National President Bassani Revives the Flight Attendant Union Coalition Pictured from left to right; Sara Gonzalez, Gen Chairperson IAM Local 142 – Lori Bassani,  National President APFA – Lyn Montgomery, President…
Read More11.06.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 APFA is hosting a special Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement. We invite all members regardless of age or seniority to join,…
Read More10.30.19 – Special JCBA Edition of the Weekly Scoop – Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Wednesday, October 30, 2019  In this special edition of APFA’s Weekly Scoop, we are referencing JCBA Contractual sections that relate specifically to each department within APFA. It is important…
Read More10.23.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Â Congratulations to 2020 Recipients of the Martha W. Griffiths Award From left to right: John Nikides, LAX President, George Price, Ad Hoc, Randy Trautman, MIA…
Read More10.16.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Â Annual Fall Board Meeting – Hurst, Texas The 2019 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting continues today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hurst, TX.…
Read More10.09.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Tomorrow – Thursday the 10th APFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs & Specialists will…
Read More10.02.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Join the ConversationAPFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs & Specialists will host a Telephone Town…
Read More9.25.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 25, 2019  Negotiating Committee Reserve Round Table Event The APFA Negotiating Committee will host a Reserve Round Table event tomorrow, September 26th at APFA headquarters. Twenty participants were…
Read More9.18.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference 2019 & GCAQE (Global Cabin Air Quality Executive) Meeting National President Lori Bassani was invited to London this week to speak…
Read More9.11.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 11 – BARBARA ARESTEGUI – JEFFREY COLLMAN – SARA LOW – KAREN MARTIN – KATHLEEN NICOSIA – BETTY ONG – JEAN…
Read More9.04.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Here are the planned Flight Attendant headcounts by base (including inactive FAs) for October 2019: 9/11 Community Evening in New York You are invited to the 9/11…
Read More8.28.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 KCM Uniform Delayed Implementation TSA is delaying implementation of the uniform requirement at KCM access points. The procedure to require a uniform for access through…
Read More8.21.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 21, 2019  Special Board of Directors’ Meeting – Aug 26th I am calling a Special Board of Directors meeting for Monday, August 26, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday…
Read More8.14.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Â 9/11 Memorial & Museum Honors Flight Crew Members The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will once again mark National Aviation Week (August 19-25, 2019) by providing…
Read More8.07.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 7, 2019  Special Board of Directors’ Meeting – Aug 12th I am calling a Special Board of Directors meeting for Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Express…
Read More7.31.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Â Tomorrow – August 1st Join the Conversation APFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs &…
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