Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Bridge the Gap Nationwide Picketing - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

(August 16, 2019) - This Wednesday, we’ll be out on the picket line across the country fighting to Bridge the Gap for Flight Attendants at regional airlines. We’re target DCA, ORD, and LAX to push negotiations forward at United Express carriers Air Wisconsin, GoJet, and Delta Connection/American Eagle carrier Compass! 

AFA New Leader Training

(August 16, 2019) - Newly elected AFA leaders who began their terms on July 1st came to Baltimore this week to complete training.

Flight Attendants Support Airline Catering Workers in Actions at American Airlines

(August 16, 2019) - This week, UNITE HERE! Airline Catering workers protested at American Airlines headquarters and DFW Airport demanding American take action and put an end to poverty wages in the airline catering industry.

New FAA Administrator is Sworn In

(August 16, 2019) - On Monday, AFA attended the official swearing in ceremony at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC for the new FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. 

TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes!

August 13, 2019 — The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 aims to protect airline passengers and crew from the harmful effects of toxic cabin air.

“Our workspace is the public’s travel space and in that space today, crews and passengers are breathing toxins and it has to stop,” said AFA International President Sara Nelson.

USA TODAY: DOT Releases New Guidelines for Animals In the Cabin

(August 9, 2019) - On Thursday, the Department of Transportation released new guidance on service and emotional support animals in the cabin. 

AFA Leaders Gather at the 77th CWA Convention

(August 9, 2019) - AFA-CWA Local Presidents and other officers were in Las Vegas last week for the 77th Annual CWA Convention. Our solidarity increases our collective bargaining power and our influence in national matters that directly affect Flight Attendants.