Southern California Fires

NOV 18 - AFA Members in Southern California are affected by these massive wild fires. We offer support and assistance to those who need it.

December & January Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority

NOV 7 - United has announced a system-wide bid for a limited number of Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of December 2008 through January 2009.

Election Victory: Changing Our World

NOV 5 - We are demanding better opportunities to change our circumstances and improve our lives. Today, we can claim a victory in our quest with the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. Flight Attendants made a difference in this election and "pitching in wherever we can" is a concept we must embrace. Let us be very clear: Barack Obama will not solve our problems by himself and Congress does not own our dreams.  It is our turn and our time to do "whatever it takes" to achieve our collective goals. 

October 2008 MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee Report

Nov 5 - October 2008 MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee Report

Labor Leaders: We Did It

NOV 5 - On the day after, the leaders of the A.F.L.-C.I.O. stopped short of boasting that all their leafleting, phone banking and door knocking delivered the election to Barack Obama. But the federation's leaders did say that the nation's unions played an important role in his victory and made the difference in several key battleground states, most notably Ohio.

Obama Wins Backing from Three Major Newspapers

OCT 17 - Barack Obama scored three high-profile newspaper endorsements Friday, including two from papers that have never endorsed a Democratic presidential candidate before.

McCain's Record on Aviation Issues

OCT 17 - The Transportation Trades Department compiled a history of McCain's record on aviation and labor issues.  Review the information in this power point presentation.  This information is posted for AFA Members only.

Southwest Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement

SEP 24 - Today United Airlines signed a Flight Attendant Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement with Southwest Airlines effective October 1, 2008. 

Voluntary Furlough Covers All Furloughs

SEP 23 - We are happy to report the Voluntary Furlough award sufficiently covered the 1,550 furloughs required by the company.   There will be no Partnership Program.  All Voluntary Furloughs will begin October 31, 2008. Our Flight Attendant community collectively saved the jobs of our most junior Members and we are grateful to all AFA Members who offered assistance to make this happen.

Voluntary Furlough Bids Closed - Awards Posted 24th

SEP 22 - Voluntary Furlough bids closed this morning at 0800 Chicago Time.  The award process has now begun.  AFA is monitoring the award process and advocating for the best possible results for all Members, including every effort to protect the jobs of our most junior members.  The awards will be announced by 1700 on Wednesday, September 24^th.

Introduction to the Contract Roadshow

SEP 16 - Beginning October 15th our Negotiating Committee will take to the road to hear directly from you.  We will conduct meetings in every location around the system so that you can receive detailed information on the negotiations process and the role you play in it.  Most important, these meetings will focus on your feedback, your questions and your needs in these negotiations. 

Contract Roadshow: Strategic Advantage Tour

SEP 12 - Next month our Negotiating Committee will take to the road to hear directly from you. October 15th through December 11th we will conduct meetings in every location around the system so that you can receive detailed information on the process and the role you play in it. Most important, these meetings will focus on your feedback, your questions and your needs in these negotiations. Plan for your attendance at one of the 14 meetings around the system.

Sept. 11 Memorial Dedicated at Logan Airport

SEP 9 - The bustle of Logan International Airport fell silent seven years ago, when terror attacks launched there on Sept. 11 locked down airports around the U.S. A memorial dedicated there today offers a different kind of quiet, one designers hope brings peace to those left behind.

Parent of United Airlines Hit Hard after Old Bankruptcy Report Resurfaces

SEP 8 - Trading of UAL Corp. shares was halted early Monday after an old news item on United Airlines seeking bankruptcy resurfaced on the Web site of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

UAL Corp (UAUA) Halts Trading After Bankruptcy Report Slams Stock

SEP 8 - Shares of UAL Corporation were halted for trading mid-day today after plunging on an old false headline from the Chicago Tribune that the company was filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. The stock will likely re-gain all the losses after re-opening.

United Airlines Issues Statement - UAUA

SEP 8 - United Airlines today said reports that the company filed for bankruptcy are completely untrue and were caused by the irresponsible posting of a 6-year-old Chicago Tribune article by the Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper website with the date changed.

DEAR AFA: August 22, 2008

AUG 22 - Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to Dear AFA.  Today is Tuesday, August 22nd and this is DEN Council 9 Member Allen Ward, reporting – and, Glenn's gotta go.

Aerial Banner Flown Over Tilton's Chicago Penthouse

Furlough Q & A

AUG 28 - Review common questions about furlough and the Partnership Program.

United to Furlough 1,550 Flight Attendants

AUG 27 - United Airlines said on Wednesday it will furlough 1,550 flight attendants as it reduces its flying this fall.

Furlough and Partnership Program

AUG 27 - As a result of United's decision to reduce its aircraft fleet along with Flight Attendant staffing, the Company today announced a need of approximately 1,550 Flight Attendants on furlough status effective October 31, 2008. As defined in Section 21.A.4.a. of the Agreement, this requires the Company to conduct a bid for Voluntary Furlough and the Partnership Program prior to imposing an involuntary furlough.  

United Announces Furlough Effective October 31

AUG 27 - This morning United management announced plans to furlough 1550 Flight Attendants effective October 31, 2008. In compliance with our Contract, the Foreign Nationals in Singapore and Bangkok have been given notice and will be released no later than October 30, 2008. Our Contract also requires management to first offer the benefits associated with a Voluntary Furlough to offset and potentially eliminate the forcing any AFA Member into an involuntary furlough. Bidding for the Voluntary Furlough will open September 8 and close September 22 at 0800 Central Time. We encourage everyone who can afford to volunteer for a furlough to please do so.

FAA Says Communication Breakdown Delaying Flights

AUG 26 - An electronic communication failure Tuesday at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Georgia that processes flight plans for the eastern half of the U.S. was causing hundreds of flight delays around the country.

2008 Wings Over Wall Street

AUG 22 - AFA Members, Toni Diamond and Warren Schiffer, became founders of the extraordinary benefit, "Wings Over Wall Street" when Toni was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. 

Glenn's Gotta Go - Management Reaction

AUG 22 - Our message is in the media, passengers are filling the MEC office e-mail with requests for the bands and the Chicago Tribune's number one e-mailed story is "United's Workers Band to Oust CEO."  "Glenn's Gotta Go" is reverberating throughout the industry and on Wall Street.