Don't Forget to take the Human Trafficking Survey
DON’T FORGET: Take the Human Trafficking Survey
July 30, 2021 - AFA is partnering with United Against Slavery in a global effort to end the scourge of human trafficking. As Flight Attendants and aviation's first responders, we are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and assist their victims.
Read more »Remain Vigilant: Get Vaxxed, Wear a Mask
Remain Vigilant: Get Vaxxed, Wear a Mask
July 30, 2021 - The Delta Variant of COVID is spreading rapidly across the U.S. and early evidence suggests that it is far more contagious and leads to more serious, and possibly fatal cases of COVID-19. This week the CDC updated guidelines for vaccinated people to wear masks indoors again.
Read more »Unruly Passenger Survey Results
Unruly Passenger Survey Results
July 30, 2021 - “Thank you to all who took part in the unruly passenger survey. The first step to fixing a problem is defining it. We’re going to fix this together.” AFA-CWA International President Sara Nelson.
Read more »Petition: Pass the PRO Act and Protect Workers’ Rights
Sign the Petition: Pass the PRO Act and Protect Workers’ Rights
July 20, 2021 - Essential workers. That title is literally about life and death this year. There is no more urgent time to protect the rights of working people. Workplace safety was won and enforced by unions—and without unions inequality runs rampant and our health declines. The PRO Act matters to all Americans and lifts up our essential workers.
Read more »AFA, APFA in Dallas to Support Nurses Strike
AFA, APFA in Dallas to Support Nurses Strike
July 10, 2021 — On Wednesday, AFA joined with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), and other labor and community activists in Dallas, to stand in solidarity with the striking nurses of the Massachusetts Nurses Association from St. Vincent's Hospital in Massachusetts.
Read more »AFA, TWU, IL AFL-CIO Push for Sick Leave Legal Protections In Illinois
AFA, TWU, IL AFL-CIO Push for Sick Leave Legal Protections In Illinois
July 10, 2021 — On Tuesday, AFA, TWU, and the Illinois State AFL-CIO, met with State Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Representative Joyce Mason, to urge the State Legislature to pass SB 645, making sure airline workers in Illinois are covered under sick leave legal protections.
Read more »We Protect and Unite to End the Pandemic
We Protect and Unite to End the Pandemic
July 10, 2021 — Fox News commentator Tomi Lahren called Flight Attendants "Nazis of the air" yesterday and sparked outrage and concern across media platforms. Our union responded to denounce the comments and call for unity to end the pandemic. "This is the kind of hateful rhetoric that has kept us from acting like Americans, mobilizing a national response in solidarity in the face of this crisis," said AFA President Sara Nelson. "We take pride in saving lives. Turn off Tomi and join us. #EndThePandemic." Read the whole Twitter thread.
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