United Express Carrier Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants to Picket at MKE Tuesday to Pressure United Airlines for a Fair Contract
MILWAUKEE (October 11, 2019) – On Tuesday, October 15th, United Express Carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will hold a demonstration at Mitchell International Airport (MKE) as they continue their fight for a fair contract that includes better pay and benefits.
Read more »Ahead of Strike Vote, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Wednesday, October 9th at HNL
HONOLULU (October 7, 2019) – On Wednesday, October 9th, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to protest protracted contract negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management.
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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Will Vote on Strike
Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2019) — Hawaiian Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), are gearing up for a strike vote after mounting frustrations in mediated negotiations. Strike vote ballots will be sent to the over 2,100 Flight Attendants late this month, with a vote count scheduled for November 20, 2019.
Read more »United Express Carrier Flight Attendants Ask for a Release to Strike
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) representing United Express Carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants has again petitioned the National Mediation Board for a proffer of arbitration/release from mediation, which would start the clock for a potential flight attendant strike 30 days later.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union President Sara Nelson Testifies on Implementation of 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, September 26th, The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation will hold a hearing on “A Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.”
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Holds Moment of Silence to Honor September 11 Heroes
Washington, DC (September 10, 2019) – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued the following statement on the 18th year since the September 11, 2001 attacks changed the country and the Flight Attendant profession forever:
Read more »AFA Opposes Diverting Funds Designated for Aviation Security
Washington, D.C. (August 27, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) released the following statement on reports that the Trump administration will divert more than $255 million from the Department of Homeland Security to the border, including $116 million designated for Coast Guard operations, aviation security, and other operations.
Read more »Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Wednesday, August 28th at HNL
HONOLULU – On Wednesday, August 28th, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to protest protracted contract negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management.
Read more »U.S.-based Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Ratify First Contract
Washington, DC (August 22, 2019) — U.S.-based Cathay Pacific Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), today voted by 99 percent to ratify a first contract. The three-year agreement provides immediate pay increases, backpay, schedule flexibility, and retirement security for flight attendants based in SFO, LAX and JFK.
Read more »United Express Carrier Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants to Protest in Three Major United Hub Airports to Push for a Fair Contract
CHICAGO – On Wednesday, August 21st, United Express Carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants will protest at three United Airlines’ hub locations as they fight for a fair contract with better pay and benefits that’s long overdue.
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