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Ban In-Flight Cell Phone Usage |
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AFA-CWA is urging members of the Senate to ensure that a ban on in-flight cellular  telephone usage is included in any Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation that passes out of the Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives has already included such a ban in H.R.915, the House FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cell phone usage in the cabin would create a new security risk by compromising your ability to maintain order in the cabin and to safely execute an emergency evacuation if necessary.
Please help us by taking a moment to send a message to your Senators, mandating them to pass a cell phone ban by clicking here».
The campaign expires on July 17, 2009 so please take action now!
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US Airways 1549 Flight Attendants |
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US Airways 1549 Flight Attendants 'Heroic' Actions Recounted In NTSB Hearing
Washington, DC, June 9, 2009 – The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) today commenced a three-day hearing on US Airways Flight 1549 with witnesses who testified to the professionalism and efficiency of flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Sheila Dail and Donna Dent, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA). The three AFA-CWA flight attendants safely evacuated 150 passengers on January 15 as the plane sank into the Hudson River. Full Press Release»
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TSA Authorization Bill |
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TSA Authorization Passes House Of Representatives With Important Flight Attendant Security Provisions Washington, DC, June 4, 2009 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today hailed the United States House of Representatives for passing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Authorization - with flight attendant security training included – by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 397 - 25. The bill, H.R. 2200 authorizes flight attendants to complete no less than five hours of hands-on self defense security training every two years. Currently, flight attendant self defense training is strictly voluntary. Full Press Release»
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US Airways 1549 Flight Attendants |
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 Washington, DC, May 22, 2009 - Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) International President Patricia Friend issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Linda Puchala to the National Mediation Board (NMB): "Linda Puchala will be a valuable addition to the NMB which is so critical to labor relations in the aviation industry. There are difficult issues facing America's aviation workers and we applaud President Obama for his prompt nomination and the Senate for confirming Ms. Puchala. At a time when many airline employees are engaged in contract negotiations, it is crucial that the agency charged with overseeing collective bargaining and representation under the Railway Labor Act protect workers from employer interference and influence that unfortunately has become routine under the previous NMB. The confirmation of Linda Puchala is the beginning step in reforming the NMB. Full Press Release» |
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Live Strong |
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 In Partnership Against Cancer
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, the Lance Armstrong Foundation can help you identify resources and answer the many questions you will undoubtedly have as you navigate this difficult road. Visit www.livestrong.org . By partnering with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, AFA-CWA is striving to support the quality of life of each and every member of our flight attendant family. In the quest to defeat cancer, as in the quest for economic justice, we concur with the Foundation when they say “unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.” |
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