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FAA Reauthorization - Stand Up - Fight Back |
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 Tell the US Senate to Protect Workers Rights
On Friday, the House of Representatives voted 248 to 169 to adopt the FAA reauthorization bill with the attack on our collective bargaining rights, the future of our contracts and our right to gain representation.
The US Senate can stop this complete obliteration of the Railway Labor Act and our rights. They will vote on Monday - we can't waste a minute.
Corporate interests launched this sneak attack, using the FAA reauthorization bill to gut 75 years of workers’ rights in the aviation and rail industries. We are calling on all AFA members to stand up and fight back. It will take all of us to defeat this insidious attack on you and your family. The US Senate can prevent this unrelated labor provision from becoming law. Full Details to Take Action>> |
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“OccuFLY” At LAX |
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“OccuFLY” At LAX - Flight Attendants Hold Large Protest As Part of The 99%
 OccuFLY Protest
Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PST
Protest: LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal,
Upper Level, South Side
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Washington, DC - Flight Attendants from over 20 airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), and concerned citizens from across the country will hold an OccuFLY protest at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, February 6. Flight Attendants and supporters will protest the latest attack on collective bargaining rights included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
“The FAA reauthorization should be focused on addressing the pressing safety issues that will ensure that the U.S. aviation system remains the safest in the world. Instead, Congress has used this process to gratuitously attack American workers in order to satisfy corporate executives. This controversial labor provision is nothing less than an attack by the 1% against the 99%. We saw it in Wisconsin and Ohio, now we see it for airline and rail workers who are simply seeking the benefits of collective bargaining or fighting to hang on to collective bargaining rights,” said Veda Shook, AFA International President. Full Media Release>> |
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Unions Call on Congress to Pass Clean FAA Reauthorization |
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Nineteen unions, including AFA, are calling for passage of a clean FAA Reauthorization, without drastic and unnecessary changes to the Railway Labor Act. We remain strongly committed to passage of a clean FAA Reauthorization bill. An aviation safety and security bill is no place to impose unrelated and controversial labor provisions that will ultimately serve to harm both airline and railroad workers. The proposed Railway Labor Act changes would drastically rewrite a statute that was crafted by labor-management cooperation and has not been changed for over 75 years without the agreement of both employer and employee representatives. Airline and rail workers would suffer significant losses as contracts are jettisoned, collective bargaining rights are cut and legal hurdles will be placed in the way of gaining a voice at work. Read full statement >
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Flight Crew FMLA Corrections Act |
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Flight Attendant Union Participates In Historic Implementation Of Flight Crew FMLA Corrections Act
For First Time, Flight Crews Treated Fairly and Able to Qualify for Family Medical Leave
Washington, DC, January 30, 2012 – Nearly two decades after the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law, Flight Attendants and other flight crews are finally granted the same access to coverage that has long benefited working families. Today, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Veda Shook took part in the official announcement from Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on the historic implementation of the Airline Flight Crew Family and Medical Leave Act.
“This is an exciting day for Flight Attendants and flight crew across the nation as Secretary Solis announces this proposed rule that provides peace of mind and real protections for hundreds of thousands of families,” said Shook. “As the world’s largest Flight Attendant union, AFA has worked tirelessly to ensure that flight crews are treated fairly and qualify for essential FMLA benefits. For decades, AFA has negotiated Flight Attendant contracts that have provided these vital protections and it is a monumental achievement that, from today forward, all airline workers have the ability to care for their families.” Read Full Media Release>>
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US Airways & Former America West Flight Attendants |
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Flight Attendants At US Airways Reach Tentative Agreement For Merged Contract
If Ratified, Contract Unites 6,700 US Airways & Former America West Flight Attendants
Phoenix – Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) union negotiators representing Flight Attendants working for the merged US Airways and former America West Airlines announced agreement on a single, combined contract late last night. The AFA presidents of each pre-merger airline, Mike Flores, representing pre-merger US Airways Flight Attendants and Deborah Volpe, representing pre-merger America West Flight Attendants, issued the following joint statement:
“This is about moving forward. These negotiations have been arduous, frustrating and far too long. The process began in the midst of an industry restructuring and on the cusp of this new consolidation era. Until we gained the right to federal mediation with oversight by the National Mediation Board, management did not take our members seriously. Now, they do. We have been focused on reaching an agreement that recognizes the contributions of Flight Attendants to the success of the airline and getting that agreement in the hands of members for their consideration. And now, we will." Read Full Media Release>>
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United Airlines Flight Attendants |
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Flight Attendant Union Reaches Tentative Agreement With United Airlines
Washington, DC, January 7, 2012 – United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), successfully reached a tentative agreement with management today for 15,000 pre-merger United Flight Attendants. The agreement was reached with oversight from the National Mediation Board (NMB) through expedited mediation with airline management.
“There can be no doubt that if it were not for the clear commitment of United Flight Attendants in supporting our elected leadership and negotiating committee, we would not have been able to achieve these results. Pending leadership approval, the United AFA members will carefully consider the tentative agreement for ratification. Together, we will better our lives and our profession through our solidarity as we work towards improving our future. Next, we will achieve a Single Contract that is good for Flight Attendants, good for the company and unite us all,” said Greg Davidowitch, president of AFA at United Airlines. Read Full Media Release>>
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Aer Lingus Flight Attendants |
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Aer Lingus Flight Attendants Mobilize For Union Election With the Association of Flight Attendants
AFA Files for Election for U.S. Based Aer Lingus Flight Attendants
 Washington, DC, January 6, 2012 – In less than a month an overwhelming majority of Aer Lingus Flight Attendants mobilized to unify their work group for union representation with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA). AFA today filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) the signed authorization cards seeking AFA representation.
“The U.S. based Flight Attendants working for Aer Lingus perform the same essential first responder duties as their Irish counterparts and 25,000 United Flight Attendants, without the same pay, benefits and work rule protections afforded by a legally binding contract. This joint venture was dreamed up by management for the sole purpose of avoiding the legal obligations of a contract and a commitment to workers. It is a failed labor model and the U.S. based Aer Lingus Flight Attendants are making that clear today by calling for an election to gain a voice at work and the right to collective bargaining,” said AFA International President Veda Shook.
“We are excited to gain democracy and the right to collective bargaining at work, just like our counterparts who are based in Ireland. Aer Lingus operates differently than most U.S. airlines – it is a European Carrier. Our Irish-based flying partners have been happily unionized for many years and the collaborative worker/management relationship is a benefit for everyone. We, ‘Unite Aer Lingus IAD,’ look forward to the same benefits at work: collaborating on improvements that will benefit our airline and Aer Lingus Flight Attendants,” said AFA supporters at Aer Lingus. Read Full Media Release>>
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Democracy Upheld |
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Flight Attendant Union Welcomes Court Ruling That Upholds Democratic Elections For Aviation Workers
Calls on Congress to Scrap Anti-Worker Labor Provision in FAA Reauthorization
Washington, DC, December 16, 2011 – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued the following statement today after the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) decision to stop assigning “no” votes to workers who do not participate in union elections:
“This decision confirms that the National Mediation Board has full and absolute authority to bring democracy to union elections in their jurisdiction. We urge Congress to move forward with a clean, long-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Read Full Media Release>>
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American Eagle Flight Attendants |
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Flight Attendant Union Protects American Eagle Flight Attendant Jobs
Washington, DC, December 16, 2011– The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) this week was successful in securing contractual voluntary leave options for American Eagle Flight Attendants who wish take time away from work. This voluntary furlough program was announced after American Eagle management announced plans to shutter a portion of the operation, displacing over 100 Flight Attendants.
“AFA will continue to focus on protecting Flight Attendants and their families,” said Robert Barrow, AFA president at American Eagle. “In the midst of this difficult time, we will ensure Flight Attendants are included in the process to restructure. Every American Eagle Flight Attendant is invested in the success of the airline and it is gratifying that we are able to provide protections for even our most junior members.” Read Full Media Release>>
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