Flight Attendant Union Statement on Janus Supreme Court Decision

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court today ruled that public sector unions cannot charge fair-share fees to non-members, citing a violation of their First Amendment right. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson released a statement on the decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.
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Have you called the Senate this week for 10 hours rest?

AFA-CWA's National Political-Legislative conference was held in Washington, DC, this week. Eighty Flight Attendants from across the industry had appointments with the majority of Senate offices to encourage them to vote for our 10 hours minute rest in the FAA Reauthorization bill. They made progress, but we need your calls to back them up.

Call 855-534-1774 to tell your Senators to maintain the House language of 10 Hours Rest for Flight Attendants, and not a minute less, in the FAA Reauthorization Bill. It's about safety, health and equality - we are the only country in the world to have different minimum rest for Flight Attendants and Pilots.

Review where 10 hours stands in Congress: The bi-partisan House FAA Reauthorization Bill was already adopted, 393-13, with our 10 Hours included in the base bill. The Senate bill has not yet been voted on. Currently it allows management to reduce 10 hours to 9 hours, and some of the airlines are working hard to keep it that way. Fatigue studies show we are fatigued - and more rest is needed to close this safety loophole! Ten hours minimum equal rest with the flight deck is the bare minimum. Hold our elected representatives accountable for our safety, health and equality! Call now and each day until we make 10 hours law.

Toxic Uniforms Present Health Hazard for Flight Attendants

Washington, DC (May 23, 2018) — Toxic chemicals in flight attendant uniforms have caused a range of serious health problems in recent years, including severe skin rashes and irritation, irritated and swollen eyes, breathing problems, and hair loss. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today released a quick reference guide to secure safe uniforms define the problem and encourage airlines to take adequate steps to avoid the safety hazard. FULL STORY

Survey Reveals Widespread Harassment of Flight Attendants

More than two-thirds of flight attendants in the U.S. have experienced sexual harassment during their flying careers, according to a new survey released today by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA).
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AFA Op-Ed on Sexual Harassment in the Washington Post

United CEO Affirming Zero Tolerance at Airline

United CEO Oscar Munoz Says Airline Will Commit to Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Harassment

AFA Disaster Relief Fund

Flight Attendants helping Flight Attendants. The Disaster Relief Fund provides a means for AFA members to assist other members and retirees who have suffered significant damage and/or relocation as a result of a disaster. Since its beginning in the fall of 2001, the AFA Disaster Relief Fund has provided support in the aftermath of many large-scale disasters including the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and other natural and/or man-made disasters.