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Zuckerberg Sister’s Harassment Spotlights ‘Epidemic’ on Airlines

Originally published by Bloomberg News on December 1, 2017

Not just Randi Zuckerberg: Sexual harassment on flights reportedly pervasive

Originally published by NBC News on December 2, 2017

Barrington-area volunteers help 4 families affected by hurricane

Originally published by The Daily Herald on November 25, 2017

For Flight Attendants, Sexual Assault Isn’t Just Common, It’s Almost A Given

“If someone grabs my butt or pulls me onto their lap, I tell them to knock it off and keep going.”

Originally published by The Huffington Post on November 22, 2017 by Jamie Feldman

Flying with a pet for free is easier than you think

Originally reported by News Channel 3 Memphis, November 15, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Forget a lack of leg room, the next time you fly you might have to share part of your row with a large dog or even a farm animal.

Standing Together: Raise the Standards for All Workers in Aviation

November 16, 2017 — AFA joined UNITE HERE! in Baltimore, Maryland yesterday for the Airline Catering Summit. UNITE HERE! gathered unions across the aviation industry, including AFA, SEIU, Teamsters, IAM, to share organizing and bargaining strategies to improve the lives of every worker in the aviation industry. UNITE HERE! members shared their stories about organizing in the airline catering kitchens (primarily LSG SkyChef and Gate Gourmet).

Here's The First Thing Flight Attendants Notice About You After Boarding A Flight

When you board an aircraft, the routine is pretty much the same: hustling to your (hopefully assigned) seat, squeezing your carry-on bags into the overhead compartments, buckling your seat belt, and preparing yourself for take-off. How often, though have you paid attention to one of the most essential components of the flight? We're talking, of course, about the flight attendants.