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Horizon Air Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract |
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Horizon Air Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract
December 22,2009 - Horizon Air flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), ratified a two year contract yesterday that provides pay increases and flexibility improvements for the over 500 flight attendants at the carrier.
"We are pleased that Horizon flight attendants now have a stable contract that reflects their efforts and dedication," said Kathi Bruni, AFA-CWA Horizon President. "It is important, in this current economic environment, that Horizon flight attendants have a solid foundation for the future and this contract provides that foundation. Full Press Release»
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FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants |
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 Flight Crew FMLA Victory!
The bill that will extend the Family and Medical Leave Act to all flight crew members passed in both the House and Senate and has cleared its final hurdle. This victory is the direct result of the many thousands of letters, post cards, phone calls and visits to members of Congress by AFA-CWA activists, and the extraordinary dedication and hard work of the AFA-CWA Government Affairs Department. The law will extend to flight attendants the FMLA rights enjoyed by every other full time American worker to care for ailing family members without risking our jobs. AFA-CWA members should take great pride in our activist spirit as we celebrate this legislative victory! Press Release»
November 11, 2009 Press Release: Senate Approves FMLA Coverage For Flight Attendants
July 9, 2009 Press Release: Flight Attendants Advance Towards FMLA Coverage
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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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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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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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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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