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Aviation Security |
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 In light of the Christmas Day terrorist attack that was thwarted by the efforts of flight attendants at Northwest Airlines, AFA-CWA is calling for a four-pronged approach that would help to tighten aviation security. Reissuing the call for carry-on guidelines, as well as enhancing communication techniques and hands-on counterterrorism training, AFA-CWA is working with members of Congress to ensure that our layered security approach takes a proactive role in ensuring the safety and security inside our cabins.
1/27/10 AFA Press Release: Flight Attendants Call For Stronger Counterterrorism Provisions
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Haiti Earthquake Relief |
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Please Donate to Help the People of Haiti
The Haitian people are fighting for their very survival in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck their small island nation on January 12, the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere. Medical services, food, water and shelter are desperately needed. You can help the people of Haiti by donating to one of the service organizations listed here.
These are difficult times for many Americans but your financial contribution, no matter how large or small, can make a life-saving difference today amid the devastation in Haiti.
Please Click Now and Donate to Help Haiti
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January 7, 2010 - Day Of Action |
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Worldwide Protest by United Flight Attendants
United Airlines' failure to negotiate a new contract on time provoked a worldwide protest today by thousands of United flight attendants at 17 airports across the United States, in Europe and Asia. Flight attendants from other airlines joined the protests in a show of solidarity with their United colleagues.
Negotiations began last April, but United has shown no interest in discussing improvements or reaching a new contract unless we agree to concessionary demands, said Greg Davidowitch, president of the AFA-CWA Master Executive Council at United. "Flight attendants are angry because management seems only interested in delaying a new contract, refusing to discuss any improvements."
"For too long this management has expected flight attendants to work harder for less. No more!" stated Davidowitch. "This is just the first of our public protests. Flight attendants vow to do 'Whatever It Takes' to get the contract we have earned."
Protests took place today at airports in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Tokyo-Narita and Washington, DC. Visit www.unitedafa.org for more protest details.
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Horizon Air Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract |
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Horizon Air Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract
December 22,2009 - Horizon Air flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), ratified a two year contract yesterday that provides pay increases and flexibility improvements for the over 500 flight attendants at the carrier.
"We are pleased that Horizon flight attendants now have a stable contract that reflects their efforts and dedication," said Kathi Bruni, AFA-CWA Horizon President. "It is important, in this current economic environment, that Horizon flight attendants have a solid foundation for the future and this contract provides that foundation. Full Press Release»
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FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants |
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 Flight Crew FMLA Victory!
The bill that will extend the Family and Medical Leave Act to all flight crew members passed in both the House and Senate and has cleared its final hurdle. This victory is the direct result of the many thousands of letters, post cards, phone calls and visits to members of Congress by AFA-CWA activists, and the extraordinary dedication and hard work of the AFA-CWA Government Affairs Department. The law will extend to flight attendants the FMLA rights enjoyed by every other full time American worker to care for ailing family members without risking our jobs. AFA-CWA members should take great pride in our activist spirit as we celebrate this legislative victory! Press Release»
November 11, 2009 Press Release: Senate Approves FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants
July 9, 2009 Press Release: Flight Attendants Advance Towards FMLA Coverage
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AFA Applauds New NMB Voting Procedures - Pulls Single Carrier Application |
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 AFA-CWA Applauds National Mediation Board For Proposed Voting Procedure Change
Single Certification Application Withdrawn for Delta/Northwest Flight Attendant Election
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today withdrew the single transportation certification application it filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) in July on behalf of flight attendants at Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The withdrawal is in response to the NMB's recent proposed voting procedures announcement that would permit a majority of workers who actually vote in union elections to decide the election and stop assigning "no" votes to workers who do not participate.
"Now that the NMB has announced that, for the first time in recent years, airline employees seeking union representation will have a chance for truly fair elections, flight attendants at Northwest and Delta are excited for that opportunity," said Patricia Friend, AFA-CWA International President. "As the largest private sector union election this year, we want this election at Delta Air Lines to occur under the new democratic procedures and therefore are withdrawing our single transportation application." Full Press Release» |
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Securing Cabin Baggage Act |
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Recently, Representative Dan Lipinski, D - IL3,  introduced the Securing Cabin Baggage Act, H.R.2870, which will standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items brought onto aircraft. The bill also asks that the TSA enforce the carry-on bag limits.
The standards proposed in this bill would dramatically decrease the amounts of disruptions in the cabin, help prevent delays in boarding and deplaning, and improve safety on board the aircraft.
We need your help to pass this legislation! Please help us by taking a moment to send a message to your Congressman, asking them for their support on H.R. 2870 Securing Cabin Baggage Act. Take Action Now by Clicking Here
AFA Press Release: Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Supports Carry-On Limitation Bill - June 16, 2009 |
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