What's At Stake: Webcast on Monday, Feb. 11 at 5pm Eastern
What's At Stake: Webcast on Monday, Feb. 11 at 5pm Eastern
If federal workers can't do their jobs, we can't do ours. It's as simple as that.
Read more »Flight Attendants Send Messages of Appreciation to ATC and TSA
Flight Attendants Send Messages of Appreciation to ATC and TSA
The Savvy Stews today posted a message from Flight Attendants and passengers to ATC and TSA: "Isn't this GREAT! AA flight crew and passengers cheer support for @AFGENational, @NATCA and other federal workers during flight. That's the way to stand together to say: #LockoutNeverAgain #NoDay36"
Read more »RESOLUTION #1 – Support of Union Workers
RESOLUTION #1 – Support of Union Workers
Read more »TSA Officer Commits Suicide
TSA Officer Commits Suicide, Grounding Flights At Orlando International Airport
Feb 2, 2019 - This incident at Orlando airport is heart-breaking. Our hearts go out to the family of this Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and his sisters and brothers of AFGE.
Read more »We Cannot and Will Not Risk Another Lockout
We Cannot and Will Not Risk Another Lockout
February 1, 2019 — The 35-day government shutdown ended last Friday, January 25, but we still can't calculate the damage that was done to the aviation system. National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi said, "We have years to make up." Many air traffic controllers left training or submitted retirement papers.
Read more »It's 2 Cold!
It's 2 Cold!
Record-breaking low temperatures have spread across the country this week, causing thousands of delays and flight cancellations. When it’s too cold, health effects range from cold stress to hypothermia.
Read more »Celebrating Linda Farrow
Celebrating Linda Farrow
February 1, 2019 — Yesterday, AFA celebrated Linda F. Farrow, who gave 47 years to all of us across the industry as she faithfully fought for us and helped build our career. We are so grateful to all who worked to make this such a beautiful event for family, friends, and all of us who learned so much from Linda.
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