Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Government Shutdown’s Negative Impact on Federal Cybersecurity 

This article was originally posted by Security Boulevard on January 14, 2019. 

A quick glance at the headlines tell you how the government shutdown is affecting people across the country. National parks vandalized. Food safety inspections halted. Air travel at risk as planes aren’t fixed or inspected and TSA workers calling in sick instead of working without pay. These are all very serious concerns, but there is another area impacted by the shutdown: Our nation’s cybersecurity is at stake.

10 Years of Awe: Celebrating Crew of US Airways Flight 1549

January 15, 2019 - On the tenth anniversary of the amazing water landing, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) cheers the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 for inspiring the world with a “miracle” on the Hudson.

Take Action to Stop the Shutdown

January 15, 2019 — The government shutdown is in Day 25, with key safety programs stopped. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are coming to work to do their jobs, but they are not getting paid and the financial stress is piling up as we need these "essential" government employees focused on safety and security.

Workers Rally to End Shutdown

This article was originally published by KARK.com on January 10, 2019. 

Senate passes bill granting back pay to furloughed workers amid rallies

This article was originally posted by UPI on January 10, 2019. 

AFA and APFA Letter to Stop the Shutdown

January 10, 2019 - Today, AFA-CWA and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants sent a joint letter to the President, Speaker Pelosi and Leader McConnell imploring them to end the government shutdown. Flight Attendants are united in calling for an end to the shutdown for our safety, security and protection of our jobs. Read the full letter >

Airline Industry Completely United in Stopping the Shutdown

A letter from the entire airline industry to President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McConnell, to end the government shutdown.