OCT 12 - In light of recent events and their potential impact on our layover locations, we want to ensure that you have the information and guidance needed to stay safe especially during your overnight stays.
OCT 12 - With recent events and the evolving situation in Israel, we want to ensure that all Flight Attendants are informed and prepared. Your safety remains our top priority, and we are committed to providing you with the support and resources you need during these challenging times. Please stay vigilant, follow the safety guidelines, and know that your Union is here to support you.
AUG 08 - The AFA International, in collaboration with the United MEC Government Affairs Committee, has played a pivotal role in shaping and backing the present FAA Reauthorization bill. This effort ensures that the perspectives of Flight Attendants are acknowledged and considered.
JUL 21 - The United AFA Membership and Grievance Database system can be accessed through a designated portal known as Memberlink. If you have not already registered your account, please do so as soon as possible. This will ensure you are able to file reports and ensure your correct contact information is always on file with the Union. You can find the link to Memberlink on the home page of our United MEC website at www.unitedafa.org.
JUN 13 - The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has introduced legislation to extend the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and federal aviation programs until 2028. AFA expresses gratitude for the inclusion of important priorities in this legislation.
APR 25 - AFA Leads International Delegation to Establish Global Aviation Workforce Standards and On the Hill This Week - Julie Su for Labor Secretary.
JAN 11 - The committee’s rechristening as the House Committee on Education & the Workforce reflects a tradition of Republican labor hostility that has grown more remarkable as the GOP has come to think of itself as the party of working people with white non-college-educated folk at the core of its electoral coalition.
NOV 10 - Across the country, union workers are wielding their collective power for better working conditions, and workers are organizing new companies and industries to demand fair pay and a fair contract.
NOV 10 - FlightPAC is the Association of Flight Attendants Political Action Committee (PAC). Through voluntary contributions from eligible AFA members, FlightPAC gives support to candidates in federal office who are committed to helping improve Flight Attendant safety, security, and health.
OCT 20 - If you’ve not yet voted early or via absentee ballot, be aware that mid-term elections will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
SEP 29 - House Democrats on Thursday urged airlines to refrain from resuming stock buybacks until they overcome flight delays and cancellations stemming from a shortage of workers.
SEP 29 - Labor unions and some U.S. lawmakers are pressing airlines not to resume stock buybacks after a COVID assistance prohibition expires this week.
SEP 22 - Your right and privilege to vote is not automatic, you must register to vote, and you must ensure your registration record is up to date.
SEP 15 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday blocked a Republican request to force railroad workers and companies to accept the recommendations of a nonpartisan panel to avoid a strike that would impact millions of Americans.
JUL 12 - The continued success of the program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that they can be trusted to comply with all related requirements.
JUL 01 - To heighten awareness that by not sealing carts and carriers with alcohol on flights arriving in certain International countries, penalties for the airline ranging from fines to potential seizure of the aircraft can be the unintended consequence.
MAY 24 - The Company is asking for our support through grassroots advocacy for their application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for service from IAD to CPT (Cape Town, South Africa).
MAR 18 - Effective March 31, 2022, the TSA will require KCM program eligible crewmembers to scan a KCM-issued barcode card when utilizing a KCM access point. Crewmembers will no longer be permitted to manually enter their KCM data.
MAR 4 - United Airlines will no longer use Russian airspace for its flights to India and is temporarily suspending two routes as a result.
JAN 21 - Starting this week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that Americans can now order free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests through a new government website created by his Administration and the United States Postal Service (USPS).