MEC Government Affairs
MEC Government Affairs
Among AFA-CWA's most important responsibilities is the advancement of issues important to Flight Attendants and our industry on Capitol Hill. The United Master Executive Council has a Government Affairs Committee Chair and Local Council Committees made up of volunteer activists. More info >
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Latest News in Government Affairs
May 22 - Since the TSA announced April 22nd of their plan for knives being allowed on our aircrafts, the entire nation has stood up with Flight Attendants and aviation workers in protest of this policy change.
May 22 - The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions, representing nearly 90,000 flight attendants, applauded the efforts of Congress to keep knives out of the aircraft cabin for good. Representatives Ed Markey (D-MA) and Michael Grimm (R-NY) led the effort by authoring the letter to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and generating bipartisan support.
No Knives - Light Up Times Square, United Annual Stockholder Meeting – June 12 in Virginia, AFA Annual Dues Payment, Gadgets on Planes: The Electrified Debate Goes On
May 10 - Please contact Congress today to keep knives off our aircraft.
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