Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1, 2023 — May is also Jewish American Heritage Month, a time we recognize the generations of Jewish Americans who contributed to American history, culture and society. President Biden issued a proclamation this year reading in part:
Read more »On the Hill This Week: Labor Secretary, Green New Deal
On the Hill This Week: Labor Secretary, Green New Deal
Labor Secretary: The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a confirmation hearing for Julie Su. The entire labor movement supports her confirmation and AFA sent a letter of support to the Committee before the hearing: “Julie Su is the most qualified candidate for this office since Frances Perkins. Serving 17 years as a civil rights attorney representing workers who are often invisible...We need a Labor Secretary who has a proven record of fighting for workers and defending our rights."
Read more »AFA Leads International Delegation to Establish Global Aviation Workforce Standards
AFA Leads International Delegation to Establish Global Aviation Workforce Standards
April 24, 2023 - This week in Geneva at the United Nations, a historic negotiations will take place at the International Labor Organization (ILO) in an effort to establish the first ever international standards for aviation workers around the world. As a part of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)—a federation of transportation unions around the world, AFA President Sara Nelson will serve as the spokesperson for the global group of workers in every job category.
Read more »TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Support the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Support the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
April 18, 2023 - You’ve heard from a flying partner, seen videos on the news, or even had an incident on your own flight. Disruptive and violent behavior onboard is out of hand.
Read more »Stronger Together, Better Together
Stronger Together, Better Together
April 14, 2023 - Our union joined our siblings at American Airlines and APFA earlier this month on the picket line as they fight for a contract. Envoy in Miami, Omni in Dallas, Alaska in Phoenix, United in Chicago and San Francisco, and many more across the country.
Read more »FAA Refers More Disruptive Passenger Cases to FBI
FAA Refers More Disruptive Passenger Cases to FBI
April 14, 2023 - Disruptive and violent passengers continue to be a threat to all onboard. This week, the FAA referred 17 additional cases for criminal prosecution to the FBI.
Read more »Spirit Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract
Spirit Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract
April 14, 2023 - Spirit AFA Flight Attendants this week voted to ratify a new contract. The contract increases base wages 10-27% immediately for 6,000 Flight Attendants, with most seeing in excess of a 40% pay increase in under 2 years. The contract is two years and eight months.
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