Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Washington, DC (July 15, 2019) — PSA Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today voted to ratify a new contract. The four-year agreement provides improvements for over 1,300 PSA Flight Attendants. In addition to immediate pay raises, the new contract includes increased vacation, improved work rules and increased scheduling flexibility.

Legislation protecting the U.S. aviation industry and jobs from unfair international competition

Washington, DC (July 10, 2019) - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Sharice Davids (D-KS), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Rodney Davis (R-IL), and Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from issuing a foreign air carrier permit for U.S. operations to an airline that exploits a “flag of convenience” to avoid the regulations of its home country, or otherwise undermines labor standards. 

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2019) - Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Sara Nelson released the following statement in support of Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union fighting for Eva Air Flight Attendants:

HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), and labor allies today demonstrated at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to protest protracted negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management for a new contract.

HONOLULU – On Wednesday, June 26th, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at the Daniel K. Ionuye International Airport (HNL) to protest their protracted negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management for a new contract.

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 19th, The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation will hold a hearing on the “Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives."

WASHINGTON –  On Tuesday, June 11th, United Express carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will hold a demonstration at Washington National Airport (DCA). 

Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2019) — Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson release the following statement on United Airlines' "Flight for the Planet" program:

Union Applauds United Airlines for Immediate Response to Veteran’s Travel Needs

Washington, DC (June 2, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing 50,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines, is proud to crew the flight that will carry World War II Veteran Sidney Walton and his family to Paris on his way to the 75th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy.

Serious Concerns over Shift of TSA Security Roles to Non-Security Work

Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2019) —  The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) released the following statement expressing serious concern over Department of Homeland Security contingency plans to divert $230 million from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to fund operations on U.S.-Mexico border: