Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

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. 

Rally in DC with NATCA to End the Shutdown

January 8, 2019 — Flight Attendants: Come out on Thursday to stand with our National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) sisters and brothers and the aviation industry to end the shutdown. Air Traffic Controllers and TSA Officers have been working without pay for almost three weeks, and this is the first week they will go without a paycheck. They are raising real concerns about our safety and security. This has a real effect on our jobs and the layers of safety and security we depend on at work. Join us in uniform on Thursday!

NATCA Rally to End the Government Shutdown
AFA will be speaking at this rally.
When: Thursday, January 10, 2019
Time: 1:00pm at rally site, or meet at the CWA building by 12:30 pm to transit as a group to the rally site.
Where: First Street NE & Constitution Ave NE
Senate East Front Plaza, Grassy Area #9
Wear: Flight Attendant uniform / AFA-CWA Red Shirt