Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

American Rescue Plan Puts Workers First

March 8, 2021 — With the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Biden-Harris Administration and the Democrats in Congress are on the brink of passing sweeping legislation that puts America on the path to defeating the virus and rebuilding our economy stronger for working people and families. This is a rescue plan built from the ground up that takes direct aim at the virus and at the economic hurt across the country. The Senate approved the bill on Saturday, March 6 (with aviation PSP included) and the House is expected to vote on the bill March 9th or 10th.

Senate Passes COVID Relief & #ExtendPSP, Moves to Final Vote in the House

March 6, 2021—The Senate passed the American Rescue Plan! The bill will extend to our Payroll Support Program (PSP) through September 30, 2021, which keeps us connected to our jobs and healthcare. It also includes $1,400 survival checks, child tax credits, unemployment and more relief for all Americans.

House Budget Committee Clears COVID Relief Bill, Moves to Full House Vote

Updated March 7, 2021 — Everything is still on track in the legislative process to again secure all of the protections of the Payroll Support Program (PSP) April 1, 2021-September 30, 2021. There’s no doubt we are all feeling the emotional toll of the chaos and uncertainty from July-December 2020, but we are now in an organized, step-by-step legislative process for the American Rescue Plan that has a deadline of March 14th, due to expiring unemployment benefits. President Biden has made this legislation the top priority of his administration.

February 22, 2021 - Due to the severity of the recent winter storms, Texas Flight Attendants and their families are dealing with food and water shortages, hypothermia, flooding, house damage and more.

AFA Texas Winter Storm Resources

February 22, 2021 - Over 70 counties in Texas have been declared presidential disasters for individual assistance. 

PSP Is The #WorkersFirst Plan for Today and Tomorrow

February 13, 2021

Dear Flying Partners:

We won’t bury the lead —everything is on track in the legislative process to again secure all of the protections of the Payroll Support Program (PSP) April 1, 2021-September 30, 2021. There’s no doubt we are all feeling the emotional toll of the chaos and uncertainty from July-December 2020, but we are now in an organized, step-by-step legislative process for the American Rescue Plan that has a deadline of March 14th, due to expiring unemployment benefits. President Biden has made this legislation the top priority of his administration. A detail of the legislative process is included immediately following this letter.

COVID Vaccine Information for Aviation Workers

Updated June 6, 2021

As travel ramps up, it's more important than ever that we help instill confidence in the safety of aviation. Since the first vaccines were approved, our union advocated for Flight Attendants to be included with other essential workers in priority groups for voluntary access. Now the vaccine is available for adults in the U.S. and children 12 and older.