Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

As predicted, planes grounded

January 25, 2019 - This morning we are seeing ground stops all over the east coast because air traffic controllers can no longer safely run the system. It is urgent that we alert our members' and ensure everyone understands this is the outcome we have been warning would happen.

What Workers Can Learn From “the Largest Lockout in U.S. History”

This article was originally posted by Slate on January 25, 2019. 

President of Flight Attendants Union Suggests General Strike to End Government Shutdown 

This article was originally published by Popular Mechanics on January 23, 2019.

Miami TSA Worker Warns About Dangers of Shutdown

This article was originally published by NBC 6 on January 22, 2019. 

A local Transportation Security Administration employee says the government shutdown is making the already stressful task of securing airports even more difficult -- and he also believes it can come with grave consequences.

Memo To Air Division Members: During The Shutdown, We Must Remain Super Vigilant! 

This article was originally posted by the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO on January 22, 2019. 

AFA BOD Meets to Discuss Concerns Related Government Shutdown

January 22, 2019 — The AFA Board of Directors reviewed mounting serious safety and security concerns related to the government shutdown. The BOD reaffirmed the stand the union is willing to take.

Federal law enforcement officers warn of danger in prisons due to Shutdown

January 22, 2019 - Can you imagine working in a high security federal prison and managing violent offenders with less staff, cut resources, and no paycheck? These are the people who protect the us from the notorious MS-13 Gangs inside our 122 federal facilities. Stand with law enforcement officers and #EndTheShutdown.