Loud and Proud – Day of Action Success!, Welcome Class 2403
APR 12 - Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further strengthening our profession and our Union. On behalf of United AFA, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest Members of our Flight Attendant family, Class 2403!!
APR 11 - Today, United Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), demonstrated at 17 airports worldwide to demand United executives stop the delay tactics and reach a fair contract. The latest action from Flight Attendants comes on the heels of United Executives receiving double-digit compensation increases in 2023, according to the airlines’ proxy statement. The CEO’s compensation alone increased by 90%.
April 11th 2024 Day Of Action – Virtual Picketing
May 2024 Special COLA Opportunity, Arab American Heritage Month, AFA Welcomes Class 2402
APR 4 - Beginning in 2017, Arab American Heritage Month honored the history, culture, contributions, and achievements of the American Arab community. Formally recognized by the White House in 2021, April was designated as Arab American Heritage Month.
APR 4 - Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further strengthening our profession and our Union. On behalf of United AFA, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest Members of our Flight Attendant family, Class 2402!!
AFA Sponsored Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment, Social Media Awareness, AFA and Vote411.org, Welcome Class 2401!
MAR 28 - Open enrollment for AFA-sponsored voluntary supplemental benefits is just around the corner, and we’ve got some important updates for this year’s program. We want to ensure our Members have an opportunity to consider the value that accompanies the available group voluntary supplemental benefits of accident, critical illness, cancer, whole life, hospital indemnity and short term disability.
MAR 28 - As safety professionals, we are trained to think through situations with a discerning eye. In some instances, we need to be aware of the potential risks associated with sharing our lives on various social media platforms. We spend more time with our passengers than any other work group. We are the face of United. With that comes our first and last names being prominently displayed throughout the course of our workday. Be it our badge, our name bar or wings our names are often visible.
MAR 28 - As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we have exciting news to share. After spending several years in development, we are pleased to announce that the AFA-CWA landing page at the League of Women Voters’ website is now up and running!
MAR 28 - Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further strengthening our profession and our Union. On behalf of United AFA, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest Members of our Flight Attendant family Class 2401!!
RSVP for the April 11th DOA Now Open!
MAR 21 - On April 11, 2024, we will come together for our next Day of Action. Let’s Get LOUD! Commit to making your voice heard. RSVP today for your local event on our contract2021.org website. Together, we will make management hear us LOUD and CLEAR. Contract NOW!
Bidding Reminder: DOA!, MEC Grievance Training, MEC Spring 2024 Meeting, Hustle Campaign - Phase Two
MAR 14 - Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE! Primary schedule bidding for the month of April is now open. As you make your selections don't forget to bid around our April 11th Day of Action! Our system-wide Day of Action will carry our solidarity across the globe and provide over 14 opportunities at bases and satellite bases to join our informational picket line in support of our future.
MAR 7 - Last week, the United MEC Grievance Committee hosted their annual training in Rosemont, IL. The two-day training was broken into an initial training session for advocates as an introduction to the grievance process and Member representation. Day two focused on advanced training developed for Grievance Representatives currently serving on their Local Committees to further enhance their skill sets and an opportunity to collaborate in person with the MEC Grievance Committee.
MAR 14 - On March 18, 2024, we will start the second phase of the Hustle Campaign. If you were previously contacted but did not respond to the original rollout of our Campaign, you may be receiving a text message from a fellow United AFA flying partner.
Contract Action Team, Save the Date! DOA April 11th, Women’s History Month, Daylight Saving Time Reminder, FAA Reauthorization Extension, Spring Quarterly CBT Deadline Extended
MAR 7 - As a result of the recent technology issue with the Spring Quarterly CBT, the due date has been extended to May 2, 2024, at 2359CT. For those Flight Attendants that were in the process of completing the CBT before it was pulled down, Inflight Training has sent you an email with further direction as well as details on any additional compensation to be paid.