AFA in Dallas to Support Nurses Strike
AFA in Dallas to Support Nurses Strike
July 6, 2021 - Our union is joining with striking Massachusetts nurses from St. Vincent's Hospital owned by Tenet Healthcare at the corporation’s headquarters in Dallas. Nurses are striking for safe staffing and patient care.
Read more »Face Masks On Public Transportation and at Transportation Hubs
Face Masks On Public Transportation and at Transportation Hubs
Read more »Pumping On the Line
Pumping On the Line
June 29, 2021 — Flight Attendants face a number of challenges in the workplace as they return to work after the birth of a child, especially returning to work as a nursing Flight Attendant mom.
Read more »Unruly Passenger Survey
What's your experience on the line in 2021 with passenger behavior?
June 25, 2021 — As unruly passenger incidents remain at an all time high, our union is launching a platform to collect your experiences to fully assess the problem and help get meaningful support to all crews.
Read more »Aviation Coalition Urges Swift Action Against Unruly Passengers
Aviation Coalition Urges Swift Action Against Unruly Passengers
June 21, 2021 - AFA, APFA, ALPA, Airlines for America, and other unions sent a letter today to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking that “more be done to deter egregious [passenger] behavior, which is in violation of federal law and crewmember instruction...
Read more »Celebrating Juneteenth!
Celebrating Juneteenth!
June 19, 2021 — Today, June 19, marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, otherwise known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marking the freeing of the last enslaved Black people in the United States. The original Juneteenth celebrations happened on the Texas Gulf Coast, which is the childhood home of George Floyd.
Read more »Unruly Passenger Incidents at an All Time High
Unruly Passenger Incidents at an All Time High
June 18, 2021 — Unruly passenger incidents continue to threaten our safety and security at work. The FAA announced on Monday fines for an additional four passengers. There is no doubt that the issue of unruly passengers is at an all time high in the history of our profession and it cannot continue. Our union is working with other unions, lawmakers, the FAA, DOT, and airline management on more that needs to get this under control.
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