Save the Date: United & PSA March Days of Action
Save the Date: United & PSA March Days of Action
February 21, 2025 - #ContractNow — make plans to get on the picket line in support of negotiations at United and PSA.
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Labor Groups and Aviation Industry Come Together for Safer Skies
Labor Groups and Aviation Industry Come Together for Safer Skies
February 21, 2025 - This week the entire airline industry — airlines, airports, manufacturers, general aviation, unions — penned a letter to lawmakers on the operational safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System, and affirmed alignment “on not pursuing privatization of U.S. air traffic control.”
Read more »AFA Members Attend Critical Incident Training
AFA Members Attend Critical Incident Training
February 21, 2025 - On February 4th and 5th, AFA EAP Committee members attended the Advanced Critical Incident Training. This is an annual union training that provides AFA EAP Committee members with the knowledge, skills, and procedures to respond to critical incidents on and off the aircraft. It is clearly critically important skills and resources for our union and we applaud those who step forward to serve.
Read more »Grounding Techniques for Flight Attendants
Grounding Techniques for Flight Attendants
It is normal for Flight Attendants to encounter various stress related triggers after news of a major incident involving our own aircraft. Being aware that you are likely to be triggered can help you prepare for this emotional response. Grounding techniques, like those listed below, have proven helpful.
Read more »YYZ Critical Incident: Delta Connection Endeavor Flight 4819
YYZ Critical Incident
February 17, 2025 — Around 2:45pm this afternoon Delta Air Lines Endeavor Flight 4819 operated with a CRJ-900 experienced a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International airport. The flight departed from MSP. There are no fatalities and all 80 individuals were evacuated. Please do not speculate on this incident as everyone works to gather information and support those involved.
Read more »Don’t Cross the Picket Line at King Soopers in Denver
Don’t Cross the Picket Line at King Soopers in Denver
February 14, 2025 - DEN Flight Attendants: UFCW King Soopers workers are on STRIKE! King Soopers management refuses to bargain in good faith, has targeted workers, and continues to push for concessions.
Read more »Horizon Flight Attendant Responds to Violent Passenger
Horizon Flight Attendant Responds to Violent Passenger
February 14, 2025 - Earlier this month, a Horizon Flight Attendant responded to a violent passenger who was actively assaulting another passenger before departure.
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