What You Need to Know: Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31
What You Need to Know: Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31
Any day now, the Supreme Court will decide a case called Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, that threatens to take away the rights of working people to join together and negotiate for better wages and working conditions. The results of this case will affect people working in the public sector.
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Flying this weekend? FBI says mixing alcohol and sleeping pills on flights increases risk of sexual assault
Flying this weekend? FBI says mixing alcohol and sleeping pills on flights increases risk of sexual assault
Originally posted from MarketWatch on May 25, 2018
The #MeToo movement has reached 35,000 feet.
Read more »TSA announces new members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee
TSA announces new members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee
Originally posted from the Office of Transportation Security Administration on May 24, 2018
AFA Air Safety, Heath, and Security Director Chris Witkowski was reappointed to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). The ASAC is required by law and was established to enhance TSA’s security posture through consultation with key partners on aviation security matters, including on the development, refinement, and implementation of policies, programs, rulemaking and security directives pertaining to aviation security.
Read more »Frankel, Comstock Request Action to Combat Sexual Harassment in Airline Industry
Frankel, Comstock Request Action to Combat Sexual Harassment in Airline Industry
Originally posted from the Office of Congresswoman Lois Frankel on May 24, 2018
May 25, 2018 — Yesterday, Congresswomen Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) and Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) sent a letter to 30 airline executives requesting they take immediate action to address sexual harassment in the industry among flight attendants and passengers. Members are asking these industry leaders to publicly denounce sexual harassment, reinforce the role of flight attendants as safety professionals, and work with the Association of Flight Attendants to put in place policies to address this systemic issue.
Read more »AFA Releases Uniform Safety Guide for Airlines, Congress, Media
AFA Releases Uniform Safety Guide for Airlines, Congress, Media
May 24, 2018 — AFA released a quick reference guide to secure safe uniforms, define the problem, and encourage airlines to take adequate steps to avoid the safety hazard. New uniforms are rolling out at major airlines next week and over the next few years.
Read more »AFA-CWA Strong In the Fight Against Alzheimer's
AFA-CWA Strong In the Fight Against Alzheimer's
May 24, 2018 — AFA-CWA is Raising Awareness and Showing Support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Read more »AFA-CWA Scholarships Awarded
AFA-CWA Scholarships Awarded
May 24, 2018 — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to dependents of AFA members who will be attending a college or university.
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