Flight Attendants at Continental Micronesia Ratify Contract With United
Washington, DC - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) at Continental Micronesia today ratified a contract extension with United Continental Holdings, Inc., covering the carrier’s over 275 Flight Attendants based in Guam. The agreement, which includes job security improvements as well as flexibility and economic growth, was approved by nearly 80 percent of Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants.
Read more »US Airways Express Flight Attendants Authorize Strike
Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants Support Strike by Strong Majority
Washington, DC – Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today sent a loud and clear message that if management fails to negotiate a new agreement, a strike could result at the airline. The strike was authorized by 98 percent of participating Flight Attendants. Piedmont is a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, Inc. and operates as a US Airways Express carrier.
US Airways Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement For Single Contract
Subject to Membership Approval, Agreement Would Extend Job Protections and Lift Pay
Washington, DC – Late last night, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) reached a tentative agreement with US Airways for a contract covering all US Airways mainline Flight Attendants. Under the supervision of the National Mediation Board (NMB), three intense mediation sessions successfully led to a tentative agreement that would extend industry-leading job protections and overall economic improvements to all US Airways Flight Attendants. Providing AFA members with an opportunity to vote on an agreement that reflects Flight Attendant priorities prior to any new potential merger has been a key focus for AFA.
American Eagle Flight Attendants To Vote On Tentative Agreement
Washington, DC – Flight Attendant leaders from American Eagle, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today unanimously approved the recent tentative agreement and will now send it out to the over 1,800 Flight Attendants for a vote. AFA American Eagle leadership convened a special meeting to review the terms of the agreement, announced on July 27 and, after a review of the provisions, recommended that the membership vote to ratify the deal.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Applauds AFGE and TSA On First Labor Agreement
Washington, DC – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today commended the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) on reaching their first labor agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The agreement covers 45,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSO).
Read more »US Airways Express Flight Attendants Open Strike Vote
Washington, DC – Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today began casting votes on whether to authorize a strike at the carrier after unproductive negotiations. Strike vote ballots have been sent to the over 200 Flight Attendants and a vote count is scheduled for August 17. Piedmont is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, Inc. and operates as a US Airways Express carrier.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Reaches Tentative Agreement at American Eagle Despite Difficult Bankruptcy Conditions
Flight Attendants Gain Chance to Vote on Contract Instead of Having Terms Imposed
Washington, DC – American Eagle Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), announced a tentative agreement today after months of negotiations between AFA and American Eagle management. Once approved by union leadership, the agreement will provide Flight Attendants with the opportunity to vote on whether to ratify the agreement instead of being subject to the bankruptcy court’s imposition of terms dictated by management.
Flight Attendants at New Pinnacle Strengthen Voice Through World's Largest Flight Attendants Union
Association of Flight Attendants Elected to Represent Nearly 1,800 at Merged Carrier
Washington, DC – Flight Attendants at the new Pinnacle Airlines today elected the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) as their union following the merger of Pinnacle, Mesaba and Colgan. AFA is prepared to defend the rights and advance the priorities of the nearly 1,800 Flight Attendants at the merged carrier.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Pledges Support of Congressional Bankruptcy Reform Legislation
Washington, DC – The world’s largest Flight Attendant union, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), issued the following statement of support after new bankruptcy reform legislation was introduced today in Congress by Representative John Conyers (D-MI) and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL). The bills are geared toward helping workers recover their rightful share of lost wages, benefits and other earnings after a company declares bankruptcy. AFA stated:
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Advocates To Congress On Future of Transportation Security
Washington, DC – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) testified today at the “Challenging the Status Quo at TSA: Perspectives on the Future of Transportation Security” hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security. Speaking on behalf of the world’s largest Flight Attendant union, AFA Flight Attendant Colby Alonso outlined recommendations for improving U.S. aviation security.
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