Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

AFA International President Sara Nelson joins AFL-CIO's State of the Unions podcast

December 12, 2018 - AFA International President Sara Nelson joined AFL-CIO's State of the Unions podcast discussing what it means to be an active union member, Flight Attendant staffing, the role of our Flight Attendant heroes during the events of September 11th, the #MeToo movement in the airline industry and more.

December 13 Day of Action #EnoughCuts

United Flight Attendants on Thursday, December 13 are protesting United’s newly announced staffing cut to match lower standards at American and Delta. The airline says pre-plating meals for business class passengers alleviates the need for one of aviation’s first responders.

Earthquake in Anchorage, Tsunami Warning Issued

November 30, 2018, Update 2:30pm ET — The ANC terminal is open. Some flights are arriving and departing. Tsunami warning in Alaska has been cancelled. AFA EAP is available at 800-424-2406. 

Happy Thanksgiving with AFA

November 22, 2018

Dear Flying Partners, Friends and Family,

Happy Thanksgiving! Flight Attendants play an integral role in bringing families and friends together. Many of us sacrifice our own holiday to ensure the safety and comfort of millions of travelers. We are in a unique position to influence the tone of our nation - and that starts in the way we take care of each other.

Flight Attendants and Labor Allies Rally to Bridge the Gap!

November 16, 2018 – The AFA Executive Board and labor allies from the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, United Mine Workers of America, and UNITE HERE! rallied in Washington, D.C. at the House of Labor to #BridgeTheGap for Flight Attendants and aviation workers at regional airlines.

Privatization Is a Sham! Call Congress to Save the People's Post Office

November 16, 2018 – Airlines carry the mail to communities throughout our country. We depend on this revenue, route network, and affordable delivery, including medication, for our jobs and our families.

Walk the Picket Line in Solidarity with American Airlines Flight Attendants

November 16, 2018 – Flight Attendants at American are angry with management decisions – from failure to fully address our toxic uniform health hazards to staffing cuts, and announcing a new attendance policy with a lookback that puts many Flight Attendants in discipline quickly.