Flight Attendant Union Celebrates 25 Years of Smoke-Free Skies
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the day all domestic airline flights of six hours or less became smoke free. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) fought relentlessly to achieve this major victory for our crew and passengers as well as the standard it set for workplaces around the country.
Flight Attendant Union Continues to Push for Better Air Quality
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) is pushing for improved air quality in aircraft cabins to protect both the crew and the passengers. AFA International President Sara Nelson heads to London this week to steer the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) meeting on cabin air quality.
Flight Attendant Union Joins Senator Durbin to Celebrate Smoke-Free Skies
Today, members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) join Senator Durbin (D-IL) at a press conference at O'Hare to celebrate 25 years of the in-flight smoking ban and the epic battle waged to achieve smoke-free skies.
AFA Sues To Compel Delta Connection Carrier to Arbitrate Its Violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Washington, DC (January 22, 2015) – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) filed suit today to compel Compass Airlines to arbitrate two contractual grievances over the Company’s violations of its Flight Attendants’ rights under the FMLA. Compass has refused for over a year to schedule these grievances.
Flight Attendant Union Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Washington, DC (January 19, 2015) – As our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Sara Nelson issued a statement:
Flight Attendant Union Salutes Crew of US Airways Flight 1549
Washington, DC (January 15, 2015) – On the sixth anniversary of the extraordinary landing on the Hudson, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued the following statement honoring the expert work of the crew of US Airways Flight 1549:
Flight Attendants Demand Congress Passes Clean Homeland Security Funding Bill
Washington, DC (January 13, 2015) – Immediately following a rally on the Capitol steps with Democratic Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Sara Nelson issued a statement:
AFA Demands Reinstatement for Flight Attendants Who Raised Security Concerns
Washington, DC (January 9, 2015) – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) demands the reinstatement of the 13 Flight Attendants who were wrongfully terminated by United Airlines for refusing to fly on a plane without a full security inspection after ominous messages were found scrawled on the fuselage. AFA immediately filed grievances under its collective bargaining agreement with United seeking their reinstatement as Flight Attendants with full back pay and benefits restored. AFA International President Sara Nelson stated:
Silver Airways Flight Attendants Choose AFA Representation
Washington, DC (January 8, 2015) – Silver Airways Flight Attendants voted to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) for representation and a strong, united voice in the workplace. Silver Airways is a U.S. airline in an alliance partnership with United and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The world’s largest Flight Attendant union, AFA is comprised of Flight Attendants working at mainline, regional, low cost, niche and charter airlines.
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract
Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2014) – Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, voted to accept a tentative contract agreement on Wednesday that offers significant improvements for the 3,400 Flight Attendants at Alaska. Assistance was provided through mediation by the National Mediation Board.
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