May 15 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook made the following statement on the 82nd anniversary of Ellen Church starting our profession as the first Flight Attendant hired on May 15, 1930.

 

May 9 - Today, Veda Shook, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), sent a letter to President Obama commending him for his support of marriage equality.

Apr 20 - Robert Barrow, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) at American Eagle, issued a statement on the bankruptcy negotiations and a potential merger.

April 20 - Leaders of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), representing pre-merger America West and pre-merger US Airways Flight Attendants, issued the following statement on a potential US Airways/American deal.

April 19 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) American Eagle President Robert Barrow issued the following statement today after American Airlines management dismissed recent AFA proposals that would have resulted in significant cost savings for the American Eagle subsidiary:

April 18 - The National Mediation Board (NMB) today declared that the Pinnacle/Mesaba/Colgan merger has created a single carrier for representation of over 1,300 Flight Attendants. Over 600 Flight Attendants at Mesaba are currently represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA).

April 18 - Flight Attendants at Hawaiian Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified an agreement that includes increases to compensation and benefits, and enhances quality of life issues for the over 1,200 Flight Attendants.

Apr 2 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued a statement today after Pinnacle Airlines, which merged with Mesaba Airlines in January, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.

Mar 30 - Flight Attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), from each of the pre-merger airlines, US Airways and former America West, voted against a tentative agreement offered by US Airways management

Mar 27 - PSA Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified a five-year agreement that includes pay increases and quality of life enhancements for the over 300 Flight Attendants.

Mar 21 - Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook today engaged in a meaningful dialogue with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on several aviation security issues that directly affect the valuable role of Flight Attendants as first responders and the last line of defense on board the aircraft.

Mar 20 - On Wednesday, March 21, Association of Flight Attendants International Vice President Sara Nelson will testify before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

Mar 12 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) at Hawaiian Airlines today announced a tentative agreement with management.

Mar 12 - Spirit Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), fed up with management delays and regressive proposals, officially requested a process that would encourage reaching an agreement or a strike deadline.

Feb 28 - Flight Attendants at United Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified a contract covering the 15,000 pre-merger United Flight Attendants.

Feb 6 - 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.

Jan 30 - 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.

Jan 9 - Flight Attendant leaders from United Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today accepted the terms of the recent tentative agreement and will now send it to the 15,000 United Flight Attendants for a vote.

Jan 9 - AFA encourages a swift investigation and resolution to this issue.

Jan 7 - 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.

Jan 6 - AFA today filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) the signed authorization cards seeking AFA representation.