Heat Exhaustion: Know the Signs and Symptoms
Heat Exhaustion: Know the Signs
July 22, 2022 - Overexposure to high temperatures and humidity can quickly lead to heat exhaustion. It is imperative, therefore, that you be able to recognize the early signs and symptoms. Recognition could ward off serious consequences.
Read more »Dial 988 - National Suicide Prevention Line
Dial 988 - National Suicide Prevention Line
July 15, 2022 - The United States phone number “988” has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting July 16, 2022.
Read more »Get the Facts: Bernstein and California Meal and Rest Break
Get the Facts: Bernstein and California Meal and Rest Break
July 17, 2022 - The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in June that affirmed that Flight Attendants in California have access to the same labor laws that other California workers benefit from. Airline management had appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s ruling in the case of Bernstein v. Virgin America.
Read more »Known Crewmember (KCM) Compliance Reminder
Known Crewmember (KCM) Compliance Reminder
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently provided a briefing regarding crewmember compliance with the Known Crewmember Program (KCM) regulations. Over the past two and a half years (January 2020 – June 2022), the TSA continues to see a steady rate of KCM compliance violations in three main categories.
Read more »AFA-CWA & Union Plus Scholarships Awarded
AFA-CWA & Union Plus Scholarships Awarded
June 27, 2022 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to dependents of AFA Flight Attendants who will be attending a college or university.
Read more »Inaugural Flight for Norse Atlantic Airways
Inaugural Flight for Norse Atlantic Airways
June 19, 2022 - Norse Air’s inaugural flight took place on Tuesday of this week, from JFK to Oslo. Working the flight are former AFA members who will soon be AFA members again with the ability to vote on a contract that includes the highest starting pay of any U.S. airline.
Read more »Pay Improvements, Summer Reliability Agreements with American Wholly-Owned Regionals
Pay Improvements, Summer Reliability Agreements with American Wholly-Owned Regionals
June 19, 2022 - We have reached agreements with all three American Airlines wholly-owned regionals Envoy, Piedmont, and PSA to increase starting pay to $27+, provide a retention bonus, summer reliability incentive program, and significantly improve commuter benefits.
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