Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

 Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2016) – Envoy Air Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, voted to accept mid-term improvements on Friday. This agreement covers more than 1,200 Envoy Flight Attendants and Envoy, wholly owned by American Airlines, will also be hiring more than 400 Flight Attendants this year.

Washington, DC (February 12, 2016)  – Mesa Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today voted down a tentative agreement with management. Mesa Airlines operates flights for United Express and American Eagle.

Washington, DC (February 11, 2016) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) cheered the members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their action to amend the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (AIRR Act) to include a 10 hour minimum rest provision based on science and sought by Flight Attendants for decades. This FAA Reauthorization Bill will set the priorities and funding for U.S. aviation for the coming years.

Washington D.C. (February 4, 2016) — U.S. aviation and communication regulators announced Friday that they will work together to ensure safe and secure communications onboard commercial aircraft. 

Washington D.C. (February 2, 2016) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today praised the introduction of the Secure Our Skies Act to fight human trafficking with proper training for aviation workers, led by U.S. Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV-01) and Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10).

Washington D.C. (January 27, 2016) – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today voted to approve a tentative agreement with Horizon Air management. Flight Attendant contract negotiations began six months ago, when Horizon Air management asked for changes to the contract that the company said were needed to bring jets to the airline.

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Washington D.C. (January 20, 2016) – United flight attendants – from pre-merger groups United, Continental, and Continental Micronesia – continue public protests at airports around the world as they call on management to complete contract negotiations and finish the operational merger.

Washington, DC (January 18, 2016) – As our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Sara Nelson said:

“We honor a great leader, a pioneer for diversity, and an advocate for labor. In addition to being a heroic champion for civil rights, Dr. King fought diligently for decent wages, fair working conditions, health and welfare measures, and respect for the individual. Dr. King promoted workers’ rights as human rights. Equality must include an equal voice. 

Washington, DC (January 15, 2016)  – Mesa Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today announced a tentative agreement with Mesa Airlines management. The four year agreement would cover over 700 Flight Attendants and includes economic and quality of life gains. The deal was reached with the assistance of the National Mediation Board.

Washington, DC (January 15, 2016) – Envoy Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today announced a tentative agreement on negotiated mid-term improvements with Envoy Air management. The deal would cover over 1200 Envoy Flight Attendants.