Keep Calling the Senate for 10 Hours Rest!

FEB 29, 2016 - Good job calling our Senators last week. We have to keep up calls until our rest and fatigue management is included in the Senate Reauthorization bill, introduction of the bill is expected any day.

Update on the FAA Reauthorization Process

FEB 26, 2016 - The FAA Reauthorization Bill has been introduced in the House, reviewed and adopted by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as amended. Our 10 hours rest between duty periods and a Fatigue Risk Management Plan are included in the bill as well a AFA-promoted issues listed at the end of this update.

Combatting the Zika Virus and Improving Our Health Care Infrastructure

FEB 25 - Good news! The AFL-CIO Executive Council passed this resolution, committing to develop and disseminate resources to keep members up-to-date and work with government and global health agencies on the Zika outbreak. The resolution includes our work on mechanical (non-chemical) disinsection on commercial aircrafts and women's rights.  

Originally posted on The Hill by Keith Laing.

A union that represents flight attendants is calling on President Obama to address concerns from airline crew members about the Zika virus that has emerged in areas in the Caribbean and Latin America. 

February 23, 2016

President Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500 

Dear Mr. President: 

On behalf of Flight Attendants around the world, we applaud your letter to Congress seeking emergency supplemental appropriations of approximately $1.9 billion to respond to the Zika virus both domestically and internationally. This funding is critical for supporting ongoing preparedness efforts and immediate response activities, as well as FY 2016 research, education, and prevention efforts.

Originally posted on The Boston Globe by Catalina Martínez Coral

THE ZIKA VIRUS is spreading so rapidly throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, that the World Health Organization is now declaring it an international health emergency. Although there continues to be confusion and misinformation about the virus and its effects on pregnancy, the government of Colombia has asked women to abstain from sexual intercourse and delay pregnancy to curb the effects of the Zika virus. Nothing more, nothing less.

Honoring Colgan Air, Flight 3407

Today marks the seventh year since the tragic crash of Colgan Air, Flight 3407, which killed all souls on board and one on the ground. We remember those who lost their lives -- and we honor their memory as we continue to work for better protections.