AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2023 - November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month; a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans to the United States.
Read more »Know the Facts about Microdosing Psychedelics, Including Psilocybin
From Your AFA EAP: Know the Facts about Microdosing Psychedelics, Including Psilocybin
October 27, 2023— Microdosing is a practice where individuals consume very small, sub-perceptual doses of a psychoactive substance, typically a psychedelic compound like psilocybin (found in “magic mushrooms”) or LSD. These doses are much lower than what would be needed to induce a full-blown psychedelic experience. Recently, researchers, doctors and patients alike have been turning to microdosing to evaluate if this practice can have positive effects on mental health, mood and cognition struggle. However, all consumers, especially safety sensitive employees like Flight Attendants, should be aware of the below cautions and concerns.
Read more »United at United for a Contract Now!
United at United for a Contract Now!
October 27, 2023 - Thousands of United Flight Attendants, flying partners from across our union and industry, and allies picketed at 19 airports worldwide Thursday to demand United management negotiate a industry-leading contract without delay.
Read more »Bedbugs Can Be Anywhere, Not Just Paris
Beating Back Bedbugs
October 18, 2023 - A bedbug infestation in Paris has made headlines, but bedbugs can be anywhere, anytime. Here are a few simple precautions for Flight Attendants to help prevent the nightmare from ever happening.
Read more »Safety and Comfort for Crew Affected by Violence in Israel
Safety and Comfort for Crew Affected by Violence in Israel
October 13, 2023 - Our hearts are broken by the violence consuming Israel and Gaza. We mourn the lives lost, the families torn apart and the trauma and fear that violence has brought to Israelis and Palestinians.
Read more »United AFA October 26 Day of Action: RSVP!
United AFA October 26 Day of Action: RSVP!
October 13, 2023 - New planes. New gates. New service. New lounges. Time for a new contract at United.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Sues SkyWest for Illegal Termination and Fake Company Union
Flight Attendant Union Sues SkyWest for Illegal Termination and Fake Company Union
October 13, 2023 - This week, our union filed a federal lawsuit against SkyWest Airlines, the regional airline operating flights for Delta, Alaska, United, and American, for violations of the Railway Labor Act including illegal termination of union activists and unlawfully standing up a company union.
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