Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Compass Flight Attendants fly under Delta Connection and American Eagle

Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today filed for mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to press forward on a new contract for 500 Compass Airlines Flight Attendants. The request was filed jointly with Compass Airlines.

Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2019) - The flight attendants at Frontier Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified a new five-year contract covering over 2,200 flight attendants, with 94 percent voting to ratify the agreement. The agreement was reached on March 19, 2019, with assistance from the National Mediation Board. Frontier flight attendants will immediately receive an average 24 percent wage increase.

Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2019) The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) released the following statement on reports that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to deploy staff, including air marshals, to the border:

WASHINGTON — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) representing United Express carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants has petitioned the National Mediation Board for a proffer of arbitration/release from mediation, which could start the clock for a potential flight attendant strike 30 days later.

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 9th, United Express carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will hold a demonstration at Dulles International Airport to demand a fair contract.  Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants voted overwhelmingly to strike last fall and have been demonstrating at United Airlines bases across the country.

Flight Attendant Union Says Taking Bags Can Cost Lives

Washington, DC (May 6, 2019) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing 50,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines, mourns the loss of Flight Attendant Maxim Moiseyev who died on the burning Aeroflot 1492 aircraft while trying to save lives. AFA President Sara Nelson released the following statement on the accident:

Minneapolis (May 3, 2019) - Endeavor Air Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), and Endeavor Air today agreed to terms on a collective bargaining agreement for over 1,300 Flight Attendants.

WASHINGTON — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today praised Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), along with Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), who introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 to protect airline passengers and crew from the harmful effects of toxic cabin air.

CHICAGO – On Thursday, April 11th, United Express carrier Air Wisconsin flight attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will hold a demonstration at O’Hare International Airport.

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Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2019) — Airline and railway workers’ ability to choose and maintain union representation and our contracts is under attack. The majority members of the National Mediation Board (NMB) are proposing a rule, contrary to the purpose of the statute, to encourage airlines to run decertification campaigns to end union contracts. AFA International President Sara Nelson issued the following statement: