Jobs Saved But More to Do
Jobs Saved But More to Do
March 27, 2020
Dear Flight Attendants:
Moments ago, the House of Representatives voted by voice to pass the CARES Act. This is historic both for our country and our industry. The bill will now go to the President for signing.
Read more »URGENT: Tell Congress to Vote YES on H.R. 748
URGENT: Tell Congress to Vote YES on H.R. 748
March 26, 2020 — We built a relief package that is centered on Flight Attendants and other aviation workers. The Senate voted 96-0 for the CARES Act. The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 748 tomorrow morning. The bill, which is part of the pandemic Stimulus response, has payroll grants that will save hundreds of thousands of jobs and will keep working people connected to our healthcare - especially important during this pandemic.
Read more »Labor’s Plan Puts Workers First with Jobs and Paychecks
Labor’s Plan Puts Workers First with Jobs and Paychecks
An Op-Ed by AFA President Sara Nelson
March 23, 2020 — The Coronavirus pandemic shut down nearly our entire economy overnight.
Read more »URGENT: Keep Calling Congress Today for Our Jobs
URGENT: Keep Calling Congress Today for Our Jobs
March 23, 2020 — We built a relief package that is centered on Flight Attendants and other workers. The Senate Democrats unanimously took a stand against McConnell's bill that would have resulted in massive layoffs and created another corporate slush fund. The Senate Democrats and the White House agree that our plan that is focused on workers is the better plan and now we need to fight hard to get it locked in!
Read more »URGENT: Call to Save Our Jobs
URGENT: Call to Save Our Jobs
March 22, 2020 — Lawmakers have been negotiating a relief package over the weekend for airlines and industries affected by COVID-19. Things have been moving quickly on Capitol Hill. This is where things stand right now:
Read more »Tell Congress: Put People First
Tell Congress: Put People First
The coronavirus pandemic is decimating our aviation industry. It is a public health crisis and it is creating a financial catastrophe that dwarfs the economic cost of the Great Recession and September 11th combined.
Read more »KCM Checkpoints Changes Possible Due to COVID-19
KCM Checkpoints Changes Possible Due COVID-19
March 17, 2020 — Due to the rapid changes caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is directing Federal Security Directors to implement measures to maintain continuity of business. These measures could include some changes to the operation of Known Crewmember Program (KCM) access point locations. Crewmembers should expect periodic closures of KCM access points without notice. If KCM access points are closed, the TSA will accommodate crewmembers at TSA PreCheck locations where available or at standard passenger screening lanes. The TSA is taking measured steps and following CDC recommended guidance to preserve the health and safety of Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), airline/airport employees and the traveling public during this unprecedented time.
