World Class e-News | 12 June 2009 


In Memory of Donnie DeThorne

Texas campaign leaders -- Donnie (second from left, back row). 
~photo from May 13, 2009 campaign meeting in Atlanta

Cards and notes can be sent to:
Brent De Moss
533 Las Hadas
Spring Branch, TX  78070

 

 

 

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the untimely death of our friend and fellow activist, Donnie DeThorne. 

Donnie was a Memphis-based NWA flight attendant and a Texas State Chair for the Delta-AFA representation campaign. Our thoughts are with Donnie's family and friends during this difficult time.

Donnie DeThorne was a passionate supporter of his flying partners and our campaign for representation at the New Delta.  Please put on your union pin today in the spirit of our profession, our goals, and as a tribute to our friend Donnie.

Service details:

Visitation:
 
June 16 - 18:00 - 21:00
Sunset NW Funeral Home
6321 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX
Ph:  210-521-2111

Funeral:
 
June 17 - 10:30AM
(duration 90 minutes)
Sunset NW Funeral Home
6321 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX
Ph:  210-521-2111

 


Atlanta 'Camp Creek' Rally Video

More than a hundred Delta-AFA activists and leaders gathered in Atlanta, May 13-14 to discuss how best to win an industry-leading contract for Delta’s World Class Flight Attendants. The meeting culminated with an enthusiastic rally at Delta’s Camp Creek parking area. A recap of this event can be viewed by clicking the TV to the right, or HERE.  Download this video and others by visiting www.deltaafa.org.

If you experience difficulty viewing the YouTube video, click HERE to download Adobe Flash for your computer.


World Class Delta Flight Attendants on the Web

Delta customers will benefit from the airline treating its key frontline employees as World Class Flight Attendants.  Watch all of the campaign videos on our YouTube channel and help us build a strong new presence on the Internet. You can help us maximize the exposure of the World Class Delta Flight Attendants message and spread the word far and wide.

Please be sure to view our videos, then register on the site, give them the highest rating possible, subscribe to future videos and share/forward it to your friends, family and others.

We also urge you to join the conversation at our Facebook group.

If you're not a Facebook member, it's easy to sign up and start connecting with your fellow Delta flight attendants. You'll find discussion groups, links to important messages and to our videos.

Here's another way you can spread the word: Download the videos to your iPhone or your iPod, or other video player, take it with you on flights and show other flight attendants. These downloadable videos, and other news and information, are available at www.deltaafa.org.

Join us as we take our airline, and our world-class flight attendants group, to new heights.


This Weeks Airline News

Airline layoffs were heavily discussed in this weeks headlines.

Bloomberg (06/12) USA Today