AFA-CWA COMMITTEES: LET’S GIVE ‘EM A HAND!

We would like to extend a special thanks to all of our Local 94 Committee Members and activists.  These dedicated Flight Attendant volunteers work tirelessly on your behalf and through a variety of venues to improve your life on the job.  AFA-CWA Flight Attendant Committees consist entirely of your peers volunteering in an area of interest, need, and/or education to address/change/improve/introduce the real-life issues that affect you day-to-day.   Their efforts are, in effect, where the rubber meets the road. 

Haven’t you ever wondered, “Why doesn’t someone DO something about [insert your concern here]?  Well, Local Committees DO!  Coordinating with your Local 94 Council, as well as their larger MEC committees and AFA-CWA International, these individuals work on Capitol Hill and in local government to to change the laws that affect your workplace.  For example, NWA Flight Attendant Government Affairs activists actually changed Minnesota law to provide unemployment benefits for FAs taking SLIP leaves! 

AFA-CWA Committees research, gather and provide input to influence the hotels you stay in (or don't stay in), as well as every aspect of your health, safety and security along the way. (Hotel Committee, Air Safety, Health and Security Committee)  They provide a listening ear with a proactive approach during personal struggles, including grief, stress and peer conflict situations. They can offer referrals to the resources and tools you need to move forward. (EAP)  AFA-CWA committees provide a peer-to-peer on-the-line forum for feedback and education, carrying collective concerns and creative solutions to management, as necessary. Your co-workers serve on committees for Scheduling and Reserve, PBS, OJI, Language of Destination and Purser, to name just a few.

We would like to take this time to thank all of our Local 94 Committee Members, volunteers and activists. Your dedication and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Simply put, your involvement makes us all more effective. In a member-mobilized Union, you are the key ingredient to our Local’s success. It isn’t easy making time to process co-worker concerns and coordinate ideas for solutions.  Thank you for joining our efforts to provide Detroit-based Flight Attendants with the best possible Union representation.

Please extend a hand to thank these individuals the next time you pass them in the hall or see their name on your crew list.  If you would like more information about volunteering, please e-mail lec94@nwaafa.org, call 734-532-8404 or just drop by the Local 94 Office, which is located under Gate 8 on the apron level of the A concourse. 

With our sincerest gratitude,

Your AFA-CWA Local 94 Officers

President Diana Mitcham,

Vice-President John O'Donnell,

Secretary Anthony Hytche,

Council Representatives Kevin Boston, Belea Bower and Jeff Martoia