Air Canada Strike: Comparison of US (RLA) and Canadian Labor Laws
Air Canada Strike: Comparison of US (RLA) and Canadian Labor Laws
October 1, 2025 — Air Canada Flight Attendants, standing in solidarity in their union (Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE) inspired workers around the world with their strike for a fair contract and pay for time on the job, especially while with passengers or performing safety functions. We supported their strike with efforts to house strikers, provide transportation, general financial support, joining their picketlines, and preparing other actions to support their strike. There is no doubt the actions of Air Canada Flight Attendants were not only good for demonstrating the power of Flight Attendants and the current issues we are taking on around unpaid work, but also the fight of the working class worldwide.
Read more »October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 1, 2025 – According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an additional 59,080 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will be diagnosed. There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. A study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that Flight Attendants in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of every cancer they studied, especially breast cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Read more »Aviation Stakeholders Warn of Shutdown Impacts
Aviation Stakeholders Warn of Shutdown Impacts
September 29, 2025 - Today, all of the stakeholders in the airline industry sent a letter to Senate and House leadership warning them on the impact of the looming government shutdown.
Read more »Spirit Issues WARN Notices
Spirit Issues WARN Notices
September 27, 2025 - Spirit Flight Attendants are navigating a very difficult bankruptcy. Yesterday, management officially sent out WARN notices to 1,848 Spirit Flight Attendants.
Read more »AFA Supports Aviation Funding Stability Act
AFA Supports Aviation Funding Stability Act
September 27, 2025 - There is an alternative to furloughs and work without pay during a shutdown. We’re proud to support the Aviation Funding Stability Act, which would insulate FAA programs and personnel from a government shutdown and allow them to perform their critical work without disruption.
Read more »We Must Avoid a Government Shutdown
We Must Avoid a Government Shutdown
September 27, 2025 - A government shutdown doesn’t just put us at risk. It also has negative repercussions that last far beyond the shutdown itself.
Read more »AFA-CWA Last-Minute Ticket Portal
AFA-CWA Last-Minute Ticket Portal
September 22, 2025 - As a member of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), you now have complimentary access to the AFA ticket portal powered by Audience Services. This exclusive benefit lets you explore a fantastic lineup of shows and events in the tri-state area (EWR/JFK/LGA based flight attendants or those on layovers!) with just a minimal transaction fee!
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