Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

First Hurdle to PSP Extension Cleared

February 5, 2021 — Budget resolution is a specific legislative process. A budget resolution is a set of instructions to congressional committees on how to spend money in a certain way. The resolution process can be more efficient since it only takes a majority of each chamber to pass.

#ExtendPSP Is On Track, Call Congress

February 4, 2020 — The Senate is moving forward tonight on important procedural votes to pass COVID-19 Relief for Americans, using President Biden’s American Rescue Plan as a foundation. A lot of good things happened today, so please read through the whole article!

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. 

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.

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.

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”).

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.