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Compass Airlines Flight Attendants |
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 Welcome Compass Airlines Flight Attendants!
AFA-CWA extends a hearty welcome to Compass Airlines flight attendants who voted to join our growing family of flight attendants on November 18, 2009! The election vote, conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), reflected a strong majority of support for AFA-CWA representation - nearly two thirds of the over 300-member work group. Formed in 2007 as a Northwest Airlink partner, Compass Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Compass flight attendants are the fourth flight attendant group to elect AFA-CWA as their bargaining representative this year. Press Release» |
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20 Years of Smoke Free Workplace |
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 Flight Attendants Celebrate 20 Years of Smoke Free Flights
Washington, DC - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) International President Patricia Friend issued the following statement today in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the legislation that banned smoking on all U.S. domestic flights.
"Twenty years ago on November 21, 1989, after non-stop campaigning by AFA-CWA members, a bill was signed into law that banned smoking on all domestic flights. On that day, flight attendants celebrated and we continue to be thankful for that powerful piece of legislation. Full Press Release» |
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FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants |
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Senate Approves FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants
Washington, DC, November 11, 2009 - More than 16 years after the original Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed, flight attendants and flight crews across the country, are finally about to be granted access to the same coverage that has long benefited working families. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today applauded the U.S. Senate for approving the Airline Flight Crew Family and Medical Leave Act, S. 1422."
"We are happy to announce to our over 50,000 members, that no flight attendant will be left behind when it comes to FMLA coverage anymore," said AFA-CWA International President Patricia Friend. "We have worked alongside Senator Patty Murray on this very important legislation and her leadership has been essential in making this bill a bi-partisan effort to correct and clarify current FMLA language that has repeatedly denied many flight attendants from qualifying for coverage for years." Full Press Release» |
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AFA Applauds New NMB Voting Procedures - Pulls Single Carrier Application |
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 AFA-CWA Applauds National Mediation Board For Proposed Voting Procedure Change
Single Certification Application Withdrawn for Delta/Northwest Flight Attendant Election
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today withdrew the single transportation certification application it filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) in July on behalf of flight attendants at Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The withdrawal is in response to the NMB's recent proposed voting procedures announcement that would permit a majority of workers who actually vote in union elections to decide the election and stop assigning "no" votes to workers who do not participate.
"Now that the NMB has announced that, for the first time in recent years, airline employees seeking union representation will have a chance for truly fair elections, flight attendants at Northwest and Delta are excited for that opportunity," said Patricia Friend, AFA-CWA International President. "As the largest private sector union election this year, we want this election at Delta Air Lines to occur under the new democratic procedures and therefore are withdrawing our single transportation application." Full Press Release» |
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AFA-CWA Welcomes USA3000 Flight Attendants! |
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In a sweeping October 6 victory, the National Mediation Board (NMB) tallied votes from over 84 percent of the 114 flight attendants employed at USA3000 who voted in favor of AFA-CWA representation.  Based in Philadelphia, Fort Myers, Chicago and St. Louis, the USA3000 flight attendants now have a voice in determining their wages and work rules, and will begin preparing to negotiate a legally binding contract. USA3000 flight attendants join AFA-CWA members at Miami Air and Ryan International who perform worldwide charter service, broadening AFA-CWA's opportunity to raise the standards and secure industry leading contracts at our charter carriers. AFA-CWA congratulates the USA3000 flight attendants for conducting an outstanding mobilization campaign and extends to the entire work group a warm welcome to the AFA-CWA family of flight attendants! Click here to read AFA-CWA's October 6 press release.
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Frontier Flight Attendants Call For AFA-CWA Election |
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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today filed a petition with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to hold a representation election on behalf of the over 900 flight attendants at Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines exited bankruptcy earlier this week and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.
"Becoming part of AFA-CWA is the best choice to ensure that Frontier flight attendants will negotiate our own contract and represent our best interests," said Frontier flight attendant and AFA-CWA activist Kim Mayne-Sasser. "AFA-CWA has the strongest possible combination of professional negotiators, legal staff and resources that will help guide us towards our new future at Frontier." Full Press Release»
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Pegasus Project's "Heroes of the Heart" Holiday Charity Auction |
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The Pegasus Project "Heroes of the Heart" Online Holiday Charity Auction opens for bidding on November 1, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST. Help the Pegasus Project raise funds to provide a financial lifeline to flight attendants facing a critical, life-threatening illness or disabling injury while bidding on fabulous gift items for the holidays. Please support the not-for-profit Pegasus Project in their exciting and innovative approach to charitable giving for our flying partners in need.
Click here to read a special invitation from AFA-CWA's own 'Heroes on the Hudson'! |
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Securing Cabin Baggage Act |
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Recently, Representative Dan Lipinski, D - IL3,  introduced the Securing Cabin Baggage Act, H.R.2870, which will standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items brought onto aircraft. The bill also asks that the TSA enforce the carry-on bag limits.
The standards proposed in this bill would dramatically decrease the amounts of disruptions in the cabin, help prevent delays in boarding and deplaning, and improve safety on board the aircraft.
We need your help to pass this legislation! Please help us by taking a moment to send a message to your Congressman, asking them for their support on H.R. 2870 Securing Cabin Baggage Act. Take Action Now by Clicking Here
AFA Press Release: Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Supports Carry-On Limitation Bill - June 16, 2009 |
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