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.
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Statement on DOT’s New Guidelines for Animals In the Cabin
WASHINGTON (August 8, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson released the following statement on new guidance from the Department of Transportation on service and emotional support animals:
Read more »AFA Supports Aviation Workers In Hong Kong Airport Protest
Washington, D.C. (July 25, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued the following statement in support of the planned protest at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on Friday, July 26, 2019:
Read more »Flight Attendant Union Releases Statement on Emotional Support Dog Biting Envoy Flight Attendant Inflight
WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2019) – On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), released the following statement in regards to an incident that occurred Monday, July 22nd, on American Airlines flight 3306 flying from Dallas-Fort Worth to Piedmont Triad International Airport where an Envoy Air flight attendant and AFA member was bitten by an emotional support dog.
Read more »Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Thursday, July 25th at LAX
LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2019) – On Thursday, July 25th, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Los Angeles International Airport to protest their protracted negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management for a new contract.
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