Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Flights Attendants Union Salutes the 747 Queen of the Skies: Praises Men & Women Who Have Operated the Iconic Jet

Originally published on Paddle Your Own Kanoo, November 7, 2017

As United Airline becomes the latest airline to finally wave goodbye to its iconic Boeing 747-400, the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) salutes the much-loved aircraft with an emotional farewell. And while we’ll all remember the affectionately nicknamed ‘Jumbo jet’ for the good times, AFA has also paid tribute to the work of its members during some of the tragic events that have befallen the aircraft.

AFA Salutes 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’ and Honors Heroic Actions of Flight Attendants Amid Forty-Seven Years of Advancing Aviation Safety Throughout Her Majestic Flight

November 7, 2017 — Today, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) bids farewell to the Boeing 747, affectionately known as "Queen of the Skies," and recalls the safety advancements, heroic actions amid tragic events and personal connections aboard our first and most distinct jumbo jet. More than twice as large as the next largest aircraft when it took its first flight in 1969, the history of the B747 is interwoven with the history of modern aviation, and the history of aviation safety and security.

Tightening the leash on fake service dogs 

Originally published: Alaska Dispatch News by Michael Ollove, Stateline.org

WASHINGTON — Chris Slavin was in an elevator a couple years ago with Earle, her yellow Lab service dog, sitting calmly beside her wheelchair. The elevator doors opened and in walked a woman holding a purse. In the purse was a teacup poodle the color of apricots.

Highlights of AFL-CIO's 28th Constitutional Convention

AFA members Ken Bridges and Bobbie Mas were recognized during the AFL-CIO's 28th Constitutional Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 23rd, 2017. The convention highlighted AFA's recovery work alongside other union first responders after the devastating effects from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, the shooting in Las Vegas, and California Fires. 

Tell Congress: We can't abandon Puerto Ricans

There's still time to action to help our sisters and brothers recover from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Read this letter from Richard Honeycutt, Vice President of CWA District 3 and then take action!

Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Tap Water on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant

Originally published: TIME by Mahita Gajanan

The next time the drink cart passes during your flight, you might want to think twice before asking for a cup of tap water, hot tea or coffee. According to one flight attendant, the tanks that store water on planes are rarely cleaned.

United Airlines And Unions Fly Through Sham Attacks On Labor To Help Out In Puerto Rico

Originally published: Forbes by Ted Reed

Last week a United Boeing 777-300 flew from Newark to San Juan, carrying the assistance that Puerto Rico needs most after Hurricane Maria.  Not just supplies, but 300 workers from 20 unions, all willing to work free to help the island rebuild.