Flight Attendants Applaud DOT's Clear Rule on Animals in the Cabin
Washington, DC (January 22, 2019) — The Department of Transportation today released a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks to amend the definition of a service animal in air transportation and includes safeguard to ensure safety and limit fraud. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson issued the following statement:
Read more »Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Wednesday at HNL as Negotiations Continue
HONOLULU (January 17, 2020) – On Wednesday, January 22nd, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to continue their fight and protest the protracted contract negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management.
Read more »GoJet Airlines Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement For First Contract
Washington, DC (January 7, 2020) – GoJet Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), reached a tentative agreement with the airline for a first contract. The five year agreement, reached with the assistance of the National Mediation Board, provides immediate pay increases and establishes defined schedule and work rules for 366 GoJet Flight Attendants.
Read more »Flight Attendants Call for Real Regulatory Oversight as Boeing’s Muilenburg Departs
Washington, D.C. (December 23, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson and Transportation Workers Union Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery, together representing 70,000 Flight Attendants, released the following statement on the resignation of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg:
Read more »After Historic Strike Vote, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Tuesday at HNL
HONOLULU – On Tuesday, December 17th, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to continue their fight and protest the protracted contract negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management.
Read more »AFA Thanks Munoz for Leading United Out of Its Darkest Times and Looks Forward to Working with Scott Kirby
CHICAGO (December 5, 2019) - Following the announcement of leadership changes at United Airlines, Ken Diaz, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) at the union’s United chapter, issued the following statement:
Read more »Hawaiian Flight Attendants Vote to Authorize a Strike
Washington, DC (November 20, 2019) — Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today voted 99.9 percent to authorize a strike with 95.1 percent participating.
Read more »Flight Attendants Applaud DeFazio Bill to Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation
Washington, DC (November 19, 2019) – Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson released the following statement on the “Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act,” (H.R. 5139) introduced today by Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee:
Read more »Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Gear Up for Weeklong Pickets at HNL & LAX To Mark Company’s 90th Birthday
HONOLULU -- On Monday, November 11th, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will begin a weeklong picket at Honolulu International Airport to mark the company’s 90th birthday and highlight their fight for a fair contract.
Read more »Horizon Air Flight Attendants to Hold Demonstration at SEA & PDX on Wednesday as They Fight for a Fair Contract
SEATTLE (November 4, 2019) – On Wednesday, November 6th, Horizon Air flight attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will demonstrate at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) as they fight for a fair contract that includes better pay and benefits.
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