Flight Attendant Union President Sara Nelson Testified Before Senate on Airline Industry Protections, Connectivity
Flight Attendant Union President Sara Nelson Testified Before Senate on Airline Industry Protections, Connectivity
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 23, 2023) — The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, convened a full committee hearing titled "Enhancing Consumer Protections and Connectivity in Air Transportation" at 10:00 am ET on Wednesday, March 23, 2023. AFA President Sara Nelson testified.
Read more »Trans, LGBTQ+, Women's Rights Under Attack Across the Country
Trans, LGBTQ+, Women’s Rights Under Attack Across the Country
March 19, 2023 - Across the country, a record number of anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-choice bills are making their way through state legislatures.
Read more »FAA Safety Summit: Recommitting to the Safest Aviation System
FAA Safety Summit: Recommitting to the Safest Aviation System
March 19, 2023 - This week, the Federal Aviation System (FAA) held a safety summit to address a recent string of close calls on airport runways among other safety concerns. The summit brought together government agencies including the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board, Flight Attendants, pilots, air traffic controllers, airlines and more.
Read more »Showing Up for Each Others Fights: PPG Workers on Strike
Showing Up for Each Others Fights: PPG Workers on Strike
March 10, 2023 - Our CWA siblings at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette have been on strike for over four months and had their health care stripped away by Block Communications Inc., owner of the paper.
Read more »Scholarship Deadline Approaching: Apply Now!
Scholarship Deadline Approaching: Apply Now!
March 10, 2023 - Our AFA-CWA membership provides opportunities for different scholarships, and the ability to earn a degree with no out of pocket expense for tuition, fees, and ebooks. Apply now!
Read more »Violent Passenger Incident on United
Violent Passenger Incident on United
March 10, 2023 - On Monday, the Department of Justice charged a passenger for allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door while aboard a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then allegedly attempting to stab a flight attendant in the neck.
Read more »Flight Attendants Advocate on Capitol Hill on FAA Reauthorization
Flight Attendants Advocate on Capitol Hill on FAA Reauthorization
March 10, 2023 - Over 60 Flight Attendant activists from airlines across our union were in Washington, D.C. this week for Government Affairs 101 training and meetings with lawmakers to advance our careers. Flight Attendants talked with Congress and urged them to work swiftly to support our Flight Attendant priorities in the upcoming FAA Reauthorization Bill.
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