Secretary-Treasurer's Conference
Secretary-Treasurer’s Conference
November 18, 2023 - Earlier this month, over 25 leaders from AFA carriers completed the Advanced Secretary-Treasurer Conference led by International Secretary-Treasurer, Dante Harris.
Read more »Which side are you on? Labor Leaders Testify in the Senate
“Which side are you on?” Labor Leaders Testify in the Senate
November 18, 2023 - AFA President Sara Nelson testified before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) during the hearing, "Standing Up Against Corporate Greed: How Unions are Improving the Lives of Working Families." She was joined by Teamsters President Sean O’Brien and United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain testified.
Read more »AFA Alaska Contract Campaign Expands to Passengers
AFA Alaska Contract Campaign Expands to Passengers
November 18, 2023 - This week, AFA Alaska expanded their contract campaign to distribute information directly to Alaska passengers across all six bases. Mobilization Volunteers leafleted at airports during peak periods, engaging with passengers and handing out flyers.
Read more »Thanksgiving Travel Begins
Thanksgiving Travel Begins
November 18, 2023 - TSA expects to screen more than 30 million travelers over the period, according to a news release, noting the three busiest days have historically been the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.
Read more »Women and LGBTQ+ Rights Where We Fly, Around the World
Women and LGBTQ+ Rights Where We Fly, Around the World
November 6, 2023 — AFA International Vice President Keturah Johnson was invited by the Biden Administration to attend the the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.
Read more »AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2023 - November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month; a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans to the United States.
Read more »Know the Facts about Microdosing Psychedelics, Including Psilocybin
From Your AFA EAP: Know the Facts about Microdosing Psychedelics, Including Psilocybin
October 27, 2023— Microdosing is a practice where individuals consume very small, sub-perceptual doses of a psychoactive substance, typically a psychedelic compound like psilocybin (found in “magic mushrooms”) or LSD. These doses are much lower than what would be needed to induce a full-blown psychedelic experience. Recently, researchers, doctors and patients alike have been turning to microdosing to evaluate if this practice can have positive effects on mental health, mood and cognition struggle. However, all consumers, especially safety sensitive employees like Flight Attendants, should be aware of the below cautions and concerns.
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