Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Where will you be on Tuesday? RSVP Now for Worldwide Day of Action

February 10, 2024 - On Tuesday, February 13, Alaska, Air Wisconsin, United, American, Southwest and more, will picket outside more than 30 airports as part of a worldwide day of action in the U.S., the U.K. and Guam to demand fair contracts with significant pay increases. This historic action is the first time Flight Attendants at 24 airlines, 100,000 Flight Attendants currently in contract negotiations, will protest in unison.

If you’re scheduled to work or won’t be able to make it to a picketing event in person, you can still participate in our Worldwide Day of Action. Help turn up the heat on social media and take part in our virtual picket! 

Apply for AFA-CWA Union Scholarships Today!

February 7, 2024 - Our AFA-CWA membership provides opportunities for at least two different scholarships, and the ability to earn a degree with no out of pocket expense for tuition, fees, and ebooks. The time for applying is now! 

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Meeting

February 6, 2024 — On February 2, 2024, our International President convened the AFA-CWA Constitutional Section X Merger meeting with the Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils (MEC) in Los Angeles. This includes the directly elected Local Council Presidents and MEC officers at each airline. Our AFA professionals from Legal, Collective Bargaining, Government Affairs, and Communications were in attendance to support the elected Flight Attendant representatives, as well as AFA’s financial analyst/economist. 

Celebrating Black History Month

February 1, 2024 — AFA is proud to celebrate Black History Month in February, an annual national observance that highlights the power and impact of the Black community.

Update on the 737 MAX 9 

January 26, 2024 — The FAA grounded 737 MAX 9s on January 6th, following the Alaska Flight 1282 accident. This week, the FAA issued required inspection and maintenance protocols for airlines to return the aircraft to service. Alaska will return the aircraft to service Friday and United will return the aircraft to regularly scheduled service on Sunday. 

From AFA’s Human Rights & Equity Committee: Celebrating Black History Month

January 26, 2024 - Black History Month is a dedicated time to honor and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans throughout history and the present with emphasis on achievements that have been impactful domestically and abroad. It is an opportunity to engage in stories that provide historical context and highlight accomplishments that are often overlooked and not discussed in the standard history books.