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Paused 2019 Convention Delegate Nomination Notice August 31, 2019 LOCAL 4 AMFA NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE NOMINATION NOTICE AMFA Local 4 is accepting nominations for Delegates (3 Primary, 3 Alternate) to represent AMFA Local 4 at the 2020 AMFA National Convention. The qualifications for Delegates can be found in Article XIX, Section 3 of the AMFA Constitution. Read More... Download: 2019 Convention Delegate Call for Nomination.pdf AMFA Local 18 Member Severely Injured on the Job AMFA Local 18 Member Mo Saeed was recently severely injured while working on an aircraft in Orlando, Florida. He has had to undergo surgery to relieve swelling on his brain along with a left broken shoulder and a right broken thumb. He is currently in the hospital in ICU in a very guarded condition. Read More... Memo: New web page for AMFA Members on Legal Affairs Dear Members: Many of you know from my August 8 update about the failure to reach agreement with Southwest Airlines in mediation that we hoped would have ended all of the federal litigation between AMFA, some of its current and former officers, and the company. AMFA must now defend itself from two separate federal lawsuits by Southwest against its own Mechanics and Inspectors filed before we reached agreement on the new contract. Read More... Download: 20190820_Memo_New_Web_Page_for_AMFA_Mbrs_Only_re_Legal Affairs.pdf Memo: AMFA-SWA Lawsuit Mediation Yesterday, Wednesday August 7, 2019, AMFA representatives met in Dallas, TX to participate in a pre-scheduled settlement mediation conference with representatives of Southwest Airlines. This mediation was held after AMFA agreed, at the conclusion of the last round of collective bargaining, to Southwest Airlines (“Company”)’s request to use mediation in an attempt to resolve the three federal lawsuits in federal court. Two of these were filed by Company against AMFA, AMFA Local 11, and numerous union officers, and one was a lawsuit filed by AMFA against the Company. In two of the Company’s lawsuits, AMFA has also filed counterclaims against the Company and a senior executive. Read More... Download: 20190808_Memo_re_SWA_Mediation-2.pdf 2020 AMFA Convention Notice In accordance with Article XII, Section 1 of the AMFA Constitution, this letter shall serve as the official notice of the 2020 AMFA National Convention. The delegates to the 2016 National Convention voted to convene the 2020 National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. The Convention will commence on Monday, May 4, 2020. Further information regarding Convention location will be sent separately Read More... Download: 20190731_Notice_of_Convention_Ltrhd.pdf

National Director Update Dear Members: August was another busy month for AMFA. I want to celebrate the representation election that concluded on August 21, 2019, where the craft and class of mechanics and related employees of Horizon Air Industries, Inc voted in AMFA as their collective bargaining agent. We wish to congratulate and welcome Horizon Air Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to AMFA membership. AMFA National and Local 14 officers have hit the ground running during this transition period, visiting Horizon Air stations at Portland and Seattle last week. Thank you for your patience while we continue informational station visits to the remaining Horizon stations. Read More... Download: 201908 ND Monthly Update-1.pdf March 2019 Compliance Reminder Cold Weather – Many of our stations are still experiencing cold temperatures, snow, and rain. Be aware of warning signs for possible hypothermia and frostbite. Dress in layers and be aware of damp/wet clothing. Utilize headwear as large amounts of heat can escape through the head. In addition to low temperature, wind and humidity are additional factors to consider when preparing to work in cold weather conditions. Read More... Download: 20190308_Compliance_Reminder.pdf AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...

National Director Update Dear Members: August was another busy month for AMFA. I want to celebrate the representation election that concluded on August 21, 2019, where the craft and class of mechanics and related employees of Horizon Air Industries, Inc voted in AMFA as their collective bargaining agent. We wish to congratulate and welcome Horizon Air Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to AMFA membership. AMFA National and Local 14 officers have hit the ground running during this transition period, visiting Horizon Air stations at Portland and Seattle last week. Thank you for your patience while we continue informational station visits to the remaining Horizon stations. Read More... Download: 201908 ND Monthly Update-1.pdf

March 2019 Compliance Reminder Cold Weather – Many of our stations are still experiencing cold temperatures, snow, and rain. Be aware of warning signs for possible hypothermia and frostbite. Dress in layers and be aware of damp/wet clothing. Utilize headwear as large amounts of heat can escape through the head. In addition to low temperature, wind and humidity are additional factors to consider when preparing to work in cold weather conditions. Read More... Download: 20190308_Compliance_Reminder.pdf

AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...