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| RYAN INTL. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS |
Ryan International Flight Attendants Join The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA
Washington, DC, January 7, 2009 - Ryan International flight attendants made a monumental decision today and elected the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) as their bargaining representative. AFA-CWA received 111 votes. The total vote well exceeded the National Mediation Board's (NMB) arbitrary requirement that 50 percent plus one of eligible flight attendants vote in order for the election to be valid.
"Ryan International flight attendants are committed to shaping the future of their careers and we are thrilled to welcome them to the largest flight attendant union in the world" said AFA-CWA International President Patricia Friend. "With AFA-CWA, Ryan flight attendants will negotiate a legally binding contract that will provide the security they need to advance their profession." Full Press Release
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| POSTCARDS FROM THE FAA |
Fatigue Surveys In The Mail!
 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently sending out the official survey on crew duty, rest, scheduling, health, alertness, and fatigue to approximately 23,000 U.S. flight attendants. Since only a minimal number of flight attendants from each airline will be selected, it is very important that you participate if you receive the Flight Attendant Fatigue Survey. The survey may be completed online or by returning the paper version mailed to you. The FAA will analyze the responses next year.
Flight attendant fatigue survey participants are being randomly selected from the 60,000 who were sent postcards from the FAA Flight Attendant Certificate Registry. In order to be eligible to participate in this survey, you must return the postcard.
AFA-CWA encourages you to complete and return the postcard and the survey. Your honest and confidential feedback will help government, industry, and employee representatives make the best possible decisions to ensure the safety and health of flight attendants and the traveling public.
In accordance with scientific sampling protocol, all data is completely anonymous. Participation is strictly voluntary but is strongly encouraged.
Thank you for your support as we continue to enhance the safety of the flight attendant profession.
Even if you have not received the postcard, you can update your information electronically by clicking here .
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| MIDWEST FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FIGHT AGAINST OUTSOURCING |
In July, when oil prices drove Midwest Airlines to the brink of bankruptcy, management announced their plan to outsource over half of Midwest flight attendants and demanded steep concessions from those who remained. Despite ongoing discussions, Midwest management has remained steadfast in the proposed cost saving which includes up to 30 percent in wage cuts and drastic reductions to many other areas. By outsourcing 75% of flying to other airlines, most Midwest flights will be operated by non-Midwest employees. By the end of this year, management hopes to furlough over 300 flight attendants.
Midwest Flight Attendants To Picket On Busiest Travel Day Of The Year Nov. 24, 2008
Midwest Flight Attendants Tricked, Not Treated By Management Oct. 31, 2008
Midwest Flight Attendants To Hold Halloween Picket Oct. 28, 2008
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| DELTA/NORTHWEST MERGER |
Department of Justice Approves Delta/Northwest Merger
Washington, DC, October 29, 2008 - The collective bargaining rights of Northwest flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), were threatened today when the Department of Justice (DOJ) officially approved the merger between Northwest and Delta Air Lines. Full Press Release
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| 30 YEARS OF DE-REGULATION |
October 24 marked the 30th anniversary of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. In light of our current economic crisis, AFA International President Pat Friend sheds light on the devastation de-regulation has had in our industry and what is needed to move forward. Read More>>
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| LIVE STRONG |
 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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| FMLA FAIRNESS |
 FMLA Crunch Time
AFA-CWA's FMLA legislation passed the House of Representatives 402-9 and is now in the Senate here it has proved much harder to bring to a vote. The Department of Labor, the Air Transport Association and several carriers have joined forces to block its passage. Please call our targeted offices which include any Senators not yet on the bill. (click here to view FMLA cosponsor list)
Don't let this victory slip through our hands! We need to flood Senate offices with phone calls from their constituents. Every Senate office, whether a cosponsor or not, must be made aware that flight attendants are demanding passage of this legislation. More Information>>
Related Press Release: Flight Attendants One Step Closer To FMLA Coverage 5/20/08
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| CREWMEMBER SELF DEFENSE TRAINING |
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in partnership with American Association of Community colleges (AACC) is conducting trainings. For dates, locations and Points of Contacts (POCs) for 2008, for the "Crew Member Self-Defense Training (CMSDT)" Program, click here..
TSA Web Site with updated trainings - click here
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| AFA ENEWS AND AOL |
 Have you signed up for AFA E-Activist and E-News and are not receiving it? Have you been unintentionally unsubscribed? AOL's aggressive mail controls may be blocking our messages. Many are returned to us with the following: "This member is not accepting messages from this sender" Click here to learn more about how you can make changes to ensure you receive our E-Newsletter. |
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