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FAA Reauthorization Bill |
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Urge Your Senators to Pass the FAA Bill Now!.jpg)
Tell your Senators to complete work on and pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill Now by clicking here to send an E-Activist message.
The bill requires that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) resume their work on developing workplace safety and health protections for flight attendants, with requirements to combat contaminated aircraft air and flight attendant fatigue, to ban cell phone use in-flight and many other improvements for flight attendants. For more information and to take action, please click here and join your flying partners in the Campaign to Pass the FAA Bill Now!
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One Nation |
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 Putting Americans Back to Work, Bringing America Back Together
Recently, delegates at the CWA convention resolved to join a growing national movement geared towards achieving the progressive changes. "One Nation" brings to the table a cohesive, powerful and growing alliance in order to create the America we envision. One Nation is a coalition of 170 organizations of communities, civil rights activists, women, environmentalists, students, women and labor rights activists harnessing the power of a common agenda.
On October 2, CWA and AFA-CWA leaders and members will gather at the Lincoln Memorial for a historic march on Washington. Together, with our allies, we will create a better America.
Visit www.cwa-union.org or http://www.onenationworkingtogether.org for more information.
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Delta/Northwest |
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Delta/Northwest Flight Attendants To Participate In Historic, Democratic Election
Washington, DC, August 17, 2010 - The National Mediation Board (NMB) today granted the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA's (AFA-CWA) recent request to declare that the Delta/Northwest merger has created a single transportation system. As a result, a representation election has been triggered and, for the first time, the over 20,000 flight attendants at the merged carrier will have the opportunity to vote for AFA-CWA representation under new, more democratic rules.
"Finally our voice will be heard and fully respected under strong democratic procedures, the same way that other elections are decided in our country," said AFA-CWA activist Toni Weinfurtner. "We are excited for the opportunity to negotiate an industry-leading contract and continue to work alongside management in building a world class airline. Delta and Northwest flight attendants have waited a long time for this day and are eager to move forward." Full Press Release»
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Frontier Flight Attendants |
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Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants Join AFA-CWA
Washington, DC, May 20, 2010 - A strong majority of flight attendants at Frontier Airlines today voted to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA). The election  vote, conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), showed that 456 out of 879 flight attendants voted for AFA-CWA representation. Frontier Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.
"Frontier flight attendants look forward to negotiating a contract that will protect our interests and address our issues," said Erika Schweitzer, appointed transitional AFA-CWA Frontier President. "As AFA-CWA members, we will finally have a legally recognized voice to negotiate with management and gain protections that are specific to the needs of Frontier flight attendants." Full Press Release
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Historic New NMB Voting Procedures |
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Historic Policy Change Brings Democracy to Union Elections
 National Mediation Board to End Archaic Voting Procedures
Washington, DC - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) International President Patricia Friend issued the following statement today after the National Meditation Board (NMB) announced new voting procedures. Under the new guidelines, the majority of workers who actually vote in union elections will decide the election and the NMB will stop assigning "no" votes to workers who do not participate in the election.
"Today, we gladly usher in a new era of democracy. For far too long, flight attendants and other aviation and railway employees have faced significant obstacles in their quest for collective bargaining rights. Outdated and unreliable voting procedures have fostered a unique culture of voter suppression as companies understand that impeding union organizing merely requires preventing employees from voting. Employers and their outside union busting companies engaged in the most undemocratic of practices by openly encouraging workers to destroy ballots and to not vote. Those days are now over.
"Throughout this country, from school boards to the United States Congress, a majority of those casting ballots determine election outcomes. And for the first time in recent history, elections conducted by the NMB will be held to the standards and principles that our country was founded upon. Full Press Release
See Also: Northwest And Delta Flight Attendants Eager To Vote As New Democratic Voting Procedures Are Announced |
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Carry-On Bags |
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Carry-On Baggage Endangers Crew and Passengers, Flight Attendants Say
AFA-CWA Launches Public Campaign to End Carry-On Crunch
Washington, DC, March 15, 2010 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today released the results of a recent membership survey in which one out of two flight attendants witnessed carry-on items falling from overhead bins in the previous 60 days. The survey validated anecdotal reports that carry-on baggage is out of control, mostly due to recent fees to check luggage.
"We now have compelling evidence that flight attendants and passengers are being injured by excess amounts of oversized carry-on items," said Patricia Friend, AFA-CWA International President. "AFA-CWA has been urging Congress, government agencies, and carriers to establish reasonable carry-on limitations that will improve the overall safety, health and security of crew and passengers inside the aircraft cabin. These limits will reduce injuries and distractions caused by carry-ons and allow flight attendants to devote more attention to the critical task of ensuring the safest and most secure flight possible." Full Press Release»
Visit the site: www.endcarryoncrunch.org |
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