“Manage down labor costs”

“Manage down labor costs”

14 Jul, 2021

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“Manage down labor costs”

"[Delta’s] ability to manage down labor costs is really unique in this industry." That’s what CEO Ed Bastian told shareholders on Delta’s quarterly earnings call today. This is just one more reminder that without a union contract, management holds all the cards.

“Manage down labor costs”

July 4th Holiday Travel Weekend

July 4th Holiday Travel Weekend

02 Jul, 2021

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July 4th Holiday Travel Weekend

Yesterday, TSA screened 2.15M people at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Thank you to all of Aviation's First Responders and aviation workers for keeping passengers safe every day and over the July 4th travel weekend.

July 4th Holiday Travel Weekend

ICYMI: Due Process Fireside Chat

ICYMI: Due Process Fireside Chat

02 Jul, 2021

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ICYMI: Due Process Fireside Chat

Last week, Delta Flight Attendants talked with AFA Senior Staff Attorney Peter Swanson and United AFA Grievance Vice Chair Kimberly Johnson about the disciplinary process, probation, harassment, and more.

ICYMI: Due Process Fireside Chat

PRIDE Month: AFA’s Fight to Win Domestic Partner Benefits for Flight Attendants

PRIDE Month: AFA’s Fight to Win Domestic Partner Benefits for Flight Attendants

02 Jul, 2021

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PRIDE Month: AFA’s Fight to Win Domestic Partner Benefits for Flight Attendants

Today, airlines wave the Rainbow Flag proudly during the month of June. But that wasn’t always the case. LGBTQ+ rights have come a long way in a very short time. Our Flight Attendant union fought and won domestic partner benefits in the late 90s. 

PRIDE Month: AFA’s Fight to Win Domestic Partner Benefits for Flight Attendants

Unruly Passenger Survey

Unruly Passenger Survey

26 Jun, 2021

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Unruly Passenger Survey

As unruly passenger incidents remain at an all time high, AFA is launching a platform to collect your experiences to fully assess the problem and help get meaningful support to all crews.

Unruly Passenger Survey

​Why does due process matter?

​Why does due process matter?

18 Jun, 2021

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​Why does due process matter?

We should all get the same treatment from our FSMs whether we’re based in SLC or NYC. We all deserve a fair process to defend ourselves if management disciplines one of us unfairly.

​Why does due process matter?