AFA Testifies in House of Representatives on COVID-19 in Transportation
AFA Testifies in House of Representatives on COVID-19 in Transportation
February 4, 2021 — The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held a hearing titled "Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps." AFA President Sara Nelson will testify to the Payroll Support Program (PSP), vaccine prioritization and mask mandates.
Read more »AFA Celebrates Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2021 — AFA is proud to celebrate Black History Month in February, an annual national observance that highlights the power and impact of the Black community.
Read more »TAKE ACTION: Urgent Need to Extend Aviation Jobs Program
TAKE ACTION: Urgent Need to Extend Aviation Jobs Program
January 29, 2021 — As the U.S. and countries around the world ramp up vaccine production and distribution, the end of the pandemic is in sight. But unless Congress acts, recovery will be too late to avoid catastrophe for aviation workers, and the air service infrastructure that will help with this recovery will be pulled apart.
Read more »Unemployment Insurance Updates, January 2021
Unemployment Insurance Updates, January 2021
January 27, 2021 —
What is the current status of Unemployment Benefits?
On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including Division N, Title II, Subtitle A (Continued Assistance Act or the “Act”).
Read more »International COVID-19 testing requirements as of January 26, 2021
International COVID-19 testing requirements as of January 26, 2021
January 25, 2021 - Tomorrow, January 26, new international COVID-19 testing requirements will go into effect for passengers arriving to the U.S. Working and deadheading crew are exempt. At this time commuters are not exempt.
Read more »Scholarships and Free College for AFA Flight Attendants & Family
Scholarships and Free College for AFA Flight Attendants & Family
Read more »Join AFA & Senator Chuck Schumer on Friday to talk #WorkersFirst Relief
Join AFA & Senator Chuck Schumer on Friday to talk #WorkersFirst Relief
January 19, 2021 — Exciting news! Flight Attendants are invited to join incoming Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in a conversation about our efforts to ensure Flight Attendants and aviation workers stay on the job, connected to our healthcare, and providing essential service to our country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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