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Day of Action Recap
Dec 20, 2024
On Thursday, December 19th, we gathered for our system-wide picketing event, delivering our message. It is time for mana...
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Reserve Christmas Wish List Starts Soon!
Dec 20, 2024
The time for the Reserve Christmas Wish List (RCWL) is almost here! Wish List preferences are due in the RCWL portal for...
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The Monthly Scheduling Report: Did you know?
Dec 20, 2024
Did you know that every month, the DSL report, which stands for Domicile Schedule Letter, is posted by the Central Sched...
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Understanding the Hotel Selection Process
Dec 20, 2024
The MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee has seen increased social media discussions around displeasure with the hotel...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2430
Dec 20, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Day Of Action – Virtual Picketing
Dec 18, 2024
Tomorrow, December 19th, we will display our solidarity system-wide with our message to management: It’s time to withdra...
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Negotiations Update
Dec 14, 2024
Do you have the G.U.T.S.? Join us on the picket line Thursday, December 19th, and be among the first to sign up for the ...
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RSVP to the Day of Action!!
Dec 12, 2024
With resolve in our hearts, we won’t back down. For an industry-leading Contract, we’ll stand our ground! Together, we’l...
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Winter CBT is Now Open
Dec 12, 2024
The quarterly Winter CBT has opened and must be completed by January 29th, 23:59 CT. We recommend not waiting until the ...
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16 Day Off Reserve Line Reminder
Dec 12, 2024
For January, multiple bases will see Reserve lines with 16 days off. Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line having mor...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2429
Dec 12, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Tell Your Senators: Sign on to Letter to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
Dec 12, 2024
We have been working without a new Contract since 2021. Negotiations continue to drag on, and we are paying the price. U...
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Negotiations Update - December 6, 2024
Dec 07, 2024
This week, the AFA MEC Negotiating Committee met in Washington, D.C., to further our strategy to win an industry-leading...
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2025 Vacation Instant Trades
Dec 05, 2024
Instant Vacation trades opened today, December 5, 2024, for the 2025 Vacation year. Instant Vacation trades need to be s...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2428
Dec 05, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Our Commitment to You!
Dec 05, 2024
MEC Human Rights and Equity Committee Our Flight Attendant population is some of the most diverse within our industry, a...
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Communications Training Recap
Dec 02, 2024
On November 19th and 20th, Local Council volunteers gathered in Chicago to participate in the annual Communications Trai...
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Holiday Absence Certificate
Dec 02, 2024
Pursuant to section 13.C.4. of our Contract, the company has provided notification that an Absence Certificate will be r...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2426 & 2427
Dec 02, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Pass Travel Enrollment for 2025
Dec 02, 2024
Pass Travel elections have opened for Flight Attendants for the 2025 year. Your selection is due by December 20th at 23:...
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Reserve Christmas Wish List
Dec 02, 2024
Reserve Christmas Wish List (RCWL) is a special Reserve assignment procedure that is provided for in Section 8.H.8.c. of...
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Holiday Bonus Point
Dec 02, 2024
As in years past, the Union and the company have agreed to amend section 23.F. through an executed Letter of Agreement. ...
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Master Executive Council (MEC) Message
Nov 21, 2024
On Tuesday, November 19, the United Airlines Master Executive Council met in special session with MEC President Ken Diaz...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2424 and 2425
Nov 14, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Save the Date - December 19th Day of Action!
Nov 14, 2024
With resolve in our hearts, we won’t back down. For an industry-leading Contract, we’ll stand our ground! Together, we’l...
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Combined Duty Programming “Piggybacking”
Nov 14, 2024
Combined Duty Programming “Piggybacking” Section 7.I.16. provides Flight Attendants with the ability to combine two duty...
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Round 2 Vacation Bids Close November 16th
Nov 14, 2024
Second Round Vacation bidding will close on November 16, 2024, at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT). Awards will be posted b...
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Thanksgiving: November Contractual Holiday
Nov 14, 2024
JCBA Sections 2.Q. and 4.I. Our Contract stipulates that Flight Attendants receive additional pay for flight assignments...
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Restoration of Reserve Days of Availability - 16 Day Off Reserve Lines
Nov 14, 2024
Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line having more than the minimum number of days off can request to restore one or m...
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Honoring our Veterans
Nov 11, 2024
On November 11th, across the United States, Americans will come together to honor the sacrifices of our Veterans, servic...
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MEC Officer Message - The Power of Solidarity over Uncertanity
Nov 07, 2024
As a Union, we represent a diverse group of individuals made up of different political parties, backgrounds, beliefs, an...
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Daylight Saving Fall Back
Nov 02, 2024
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2 a.m., we will “fall back” one hour and return to Standard Time. This time change will ...
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AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Nov 01, 2024
November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, con...
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Active Employee Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2025 Now Open
Oct 31, 2024
Here is your enrollment checklist: 1. Open Enrollment runs for active employees from October 28, 2024 to November 15, 20...
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Make Your Vote Count - November 5th Election Day
Oct 31, 2024
MEC Government Affairs Committee We are down to the final days before the general election! If you have not voted early ...
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New Uniform Launch Kit Orders – Deadline is Today
Oct 31, 2024
Today, October 31, is the deadline for active employees to place orders for the new uniform launch kit. The new uniforms...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2423
Oct 31, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2422
Oct 24, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Quarterly Fall CBT Due Soon!
Oct 24, 2024
The quarterly Fall CBT is required to be completed by October 30th, 23:59 CT. We recommend not waiting until the last mi...
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First Round Vacation Bidding Period Now Open
Oct 24, 2024
The First Round Vacation Bidding Period for 2025 opened Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and will close at 0800, Home Domici...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2421
Oct 18, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Master Executive Council Fall Meeting Concludes
Oct 18, 2024
After two days of in-depth discussion and action, the MEC Fall 2024 meeting concluded in Chicago this Wednesday. Fourtee...
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Corporate Greed Will Not Prevail – Willis Tower Day of Action Success!
Oct 18, 2024
On Thursday, October 17th, we rallied on the front steps of United Headquarters to deliver our message loud and clear. U...
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October 17, 2024 Day Of Action – Virtual Picketing
Oct 17, 2024
Join us on October 17th in Chicago, IL, from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM for our Informational Picketing event at Willis Tower. I...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2420
Oct 10, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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October 17th - Day of Action RSVP
Oct 10, 2024
You won't want to miss our upcoming Day of Action! We're taking this fight right to the front door of our World Headquar...
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FMLA Call Procedures Reminder
Oct 10, 2024
Recent membership questions have prompted a clarification for providing your FMLA case number when prompted by the FAST ...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 10, 2024
Who is an Abuser? Anyone can be an abuser. They come from all groups, all cultures, all religions, all economic levels, ...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2419!
Oct 03, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Voter Registration Deadlines
Oct 03, 2024
As we enter the month of October, the first wave of voter registration deadlines for the upcoming General Election are u...
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October 17th Willis Tower Day of Action - Join Us!
Oct 03, 2024
Are you ready for it? Join us on October 17th in Chicago, IL, for our Informational Picketing event at United Airlines H...
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AFA Disaster Relief
Oct 03, 2024
We never know when a life-altering disaster may strike or how it will affect us and our loved ones. When we are faced wi...
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AFA Honors October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 26, 2024
The start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to October 1985, when the first organized movement to bri...
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Upcoming Fall MEC Meeting
Sep 26, 2024
Our Fall MEC Meeting will be held October 15-17 at the Hyatt Rosemont in Chicago, IL. During this upcoming meeting, we w...
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CHAOS™ IS COMING! - Willis Tower DOA RSVP
Sep 26, 2024
Join us on October 17th in Chicago, IL, for our Informational Picketing event at Willis Tower. It's time to show United ...
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Irregular Operations and Inclement Weather: A Reminder
Sep 26, 2024
As we approach the season of heightened hurricane activity, we must take proactive measures to ensure our safety and wel...
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Hotel Gainsharing JCBA Section 5.C
Sep 19, 2024
Section 5.C. of our JCBA states, “Flight Attendants who cancel hotel rooms in accordance with the provisions of this Par...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2418
Sep 19, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Voter Registration: Make a Plan - Get Out the Vote!
Sep 19, 2024
The federal election on November 5th is approaching, and it is time to start planning to ensure your vote is counted. AF...
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Reserve “Short Call” Reminders
Sep 19, 2024
Section 8.K.1. of the JCBA provides a Reserve will be given 15 hours’ notice before the departure time of their assignme...
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Save the Date - Willis Tower DOA
Sep 13, 2024
AFA Welcomes Class 2417
Sep 13, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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September Safety Events
Sep 13, 2024
Supporting our daily operation at United is a vast network of safety technology professionals and our Geopolitical Analy...
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AFA Celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Sep 13, 2024
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is a time of great significance, beginning on September 15th and ending on October 15...
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2025 Annual Vacation Election
Sep 13, 2024
From September 25, 2024, to December 5, 2024, Flight Attendants have several steps to complete in preparation for vacati...
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September 11, 2024 Remembrance of 9/11
Sep 13, 2024
Our commitment to never forget is a commitment to never allow history to repeat itself. This promise reassures us that t...
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United Master Executive September 11th Remembrance Message
Sep 11, 2024
On the morning of September 11th, 2001, the skies went quiet as thousands of Americans waited for calls that never came....
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Honoring Your Feelings on the Anniversary of 9/11
Sep 10, 2024
For flight attendants, the anniversary of September 11th holds deep emotional significance. Whether you were flying that...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2416
Sep 05, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Suicide Prevention Month: Breaking the Silence, Embracing Hope
Sep 05, 2024
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Professional Standards Committee September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucia...
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Fall CBTs Have Opened
Sep 05, 2024
The quarterly Fall CBT has opened and is required to be completed by October 30th, 23:59 CT. We recommend not waiting un...
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National Recovery Month this September - Recovery is Possible
Sep 05, 2024
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Professional Standards Committee Recovery from substance use disorders is a jour...
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Contractual Per Diem Increase
Sep 05, 2024
Pursuant to Section 5.A of the JCBA, per diem rates increase by five cents ($0.05) every two years after the Date of Sig...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2414 & 2415
Aug 29, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Reserve Reminder; Special Qualification Reserves and Standby
Aug 29, 2024
This summer flying season, we experienced many days and weeks of irregular operations. When faced with these interruptio...
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Labor Day Appreciation
Aug 29, 2024
Without laborers, most companies would not exist. And without Labor Unions, we would not have Labor Day to recognize our...
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Commuter Program - Do I Qualify?
Aug 29, 2024
The Commuter program, sometimes referred to as OOPS clause from old terminology, covers Flight Attendants who commute to...
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Flight Attendants at United Airlines Vote 99.99% to Authorize a Strike
Aug 28, 2024
CHICAGO (August 28, 2024) — United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (...
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August 28, 2024 Day Of Action – Virtual Picketing
Aug 27, 2024
We will be Unleashing Our Power on Wednesday, August 28th, at our next Day of Action! This is an information picketing l...
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Hotel and Transportation Reports Have Moved
Aug 22, 2024
Your reports drive change. From safety reporting to hotel quality and contractual compliance your feedback drives improv...
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MEC Safety, Health & Security Training Commences
Aug 22, 2024
This week, the United MEC Safety, Health, and Security Committee hosted its annual training in Rosemont, Illinois. The t...
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Unleashing Our Power - Strike Authorization Vote Closes in 6 Days
Aug 22, 2024
August 28th will be a monumental day for United Flight Attendants. It has been four decades since the last Section 6 str...
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Halfway There, The Strike Authorization Vote Closes in 2 Weeks!
Aug 15, 2024
We are the power of our Union! In just 2 weeks we have come together and over 62% of eligible Members have cast their vo...
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Strike Vote All Call, From the Source!
Aug 15, 2024
Calling all Members! The United Master Executive Council (MEC) will host a Strike Authorization Vote Webinar on August 2...
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9/11 Memorial & Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers During National Aviation Week
Aug 15, 2024
As we approach the 23rd Remembrance of September 11th many some of us may experience conflicting or difficult emotions. ...
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RSVP to the Day of Action, Unleashing Our Power!
Aug 15, 2024
Join us August 28th for our system-wide Day of Action to show United management that we are willing to do whatever it ta...
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Self-Help Reminders
Aug 09, 2024
As Flight Attendant’s we are aware that there are instances such as weather, IRROPS, software outages, and more, that ca...
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New AFA Website Log In
Aug 09, 2024
As of Thursday, August 1st, we transitioned to a new MEC Website. Any login credentials from the old UnitedAFA.org are n...
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Unleashing our Power - Day of Action!
Aug 09, 2024
Get ready for a Day of Action like no other! To coincide with the conclusion of our strike authorization vote, we will b...
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Strike Authorization Vote ALL CALL
Aug 09, 2024
Calling all members of AFA! The Master Executive Council will be hosting a Strike Vote Webinar on August 20, 2024, at 4:...
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The Strike Vote Authorization Continues!
Aug 09, 2024
The turnout has been phenomenal after our first full week of open voting. Over a third of our active population has cast...
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Strike Authorization Vote - Now OPEN!
Aug 01, 2024
The day we have all been preparing for is here. The United Strike Authorization Vote officially opened at 12:00 ET. All ...
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Weekend Absence Certificates and Family Medical Leave
Aug 01, 2024
The Union has been receiving many questions from Flight Attendants about when and how they are supposed to provide an ab...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List – July 2024
Aug 01, 2024
The July 2024 System Seniority List has been published for review by Flight Attendants. If you believe that there is an ...
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Jumpseat Safety Reminders
Aug 01, 2024
It’s a common occurrence across the system: When our planes are full, we must sit on a jumpseat to reach our final desti...
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Transition to a New MEC Website
Jul 26, 2024
We are in the process of changing to a new MEC website, and are very excited for Members to view the new website. The pr...
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DOL Responds to United Management's Attempts to Deny Workers Sick Leave Rights
Jul 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2024) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson released the following...
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MEC Grievance Filed Over New Absence Certificate Requirement
Jul 24, 2024
Yesterday, MEC President Ken Diaz filed a grievance over management’s edict to indefinitely require an absence certifica...
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Management Blatantly Attempts to Violate our Contract
Jul 22, 2024
Management Blatantly Attempts to Violate our Contract with New Absence Certificate Requirement With less than twenty-fou...
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Urgent! IRROP Update – Take Care of Yourself
Jul 22, 2024
The systems crash caused by the CrowdStrike update has had a severe impact on the Operation, and our industry as a whole...
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Master Executive Council Summer MEC Meeting Conclusion
Jul 22, 2024
After three days of in-depth discussion and action, the MEC Summer 2024 meeting concluded in Chicago this Thursday. Four...
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Returning to Availability List Following Standby Completion
Jul 22, 2024
There have been questions recently about when a Reserve is to be placed back on the availability list on the same calend...
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United Safety Culture Survey – Closes July 26
Jul 22, 2024
United is conducting a voluntary safety survey that focuses on our safety culture and how safety is managed at the airli...
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AFA Disaster Relief - Texas Hurricane Beryl
Jul 15, 2024
Texas Hurricane Beryl (DR-4798-TX) https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4798/designated-areas#individual-assistance We know tha...
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Family Medical Leave – Former Eligibility Requirements Now in Place
Jul 15, 2024
Today the company notified the Union that the eligibility requirements for Family Medical Leave (FML) approval will reve...
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2 HOT 2 COLD
Jul 15, 2024
As aviation's first responders, one of our goals is to ensure a safe environment from the moment we and our passengers s...
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MEC Officer Message: Fourth of July
Jul 10, 2024
Dear Flying Partners, The freedom we are afforded in the United States of America today was only possible because of the...
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Master Executive Council Summer Meeting
Jun 28, 2024
The United Master Executive Council Regular Meeting for Summer 2024 is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Rosemont in Chi...
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End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts for Reserves: If You Don’t Fix It, You Waive It!
Jun 28, 2024
End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts for Reserves: If You Don’t Fix It, You Waive It! MEC Reserve Committee Whenever a Reserve ...
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Calculating Holiday Pay
Jun 28, 2024
We remind everyone of the upcoming U.S. Contractual holiday, Independence Day (July 4th) as set forth in Section 2.Q of ...
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AFA Celebrates PRIDE: Parade and Event Opportunities
Jun 28, 2024
Throughout the month, there have been celebrations, remembrances, and events to honor the contributions and history of t...
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Summer CBT Is Due June 23rd | New Training/CQ Cycle Starts August 1, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
The Summer CBT must be completed in its entirety by the due date of June 23rd at 2359 Central Time. Flight Attendants ba...
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Inflight Safety Action Program (ISAP) & Reporting Reminders
Jun 20, 2024
The Inflight Safety Action Program (ISAP) is a non-punitive and confidential voluntary safety reporting program intended...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2413!
Jun 20, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Juneteenth – Freedom Day
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19th, we commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day. The Emancipation Proclamation si...
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AFA Celebrates Pride Month with Unity and Equality
Jun 17, 2024
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots. It is a work in progress to achieve equal ...
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June 13th Worldwide DOA Wrap-up!
Jun 14, 2024
On Thursday, June 13th, thousands of Flight Attendants from United and across the industry picketed outside more than 30...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2412!
Jun 14, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Social Media Virtual Informational Picketing
Jun 12, 2024
If you’re scheduled to work or won’t be able to make it to a picketing event in person, you can still participate in our...
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ALS Month: Support Wings Over Wall Street 2024
Jun 12, 2024
AFA Members Toni Diamond and Warren Schiffer became founders of the extraordinary benefit, "Wings Over Wall Street," whe...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2411!
Jun 06, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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July Fourth Holiday Absence Certificate Requirement and Bonus Point Opportunity
Jun 06, 2024
As provided for in Section 13.C.4. of our Contract, Flight Attendants are required to submit an Absence Certificate for ...
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Activist Alert!
May 31, 2024
No More Stalled Negotiations: Tell the Senate to Stand Up for Our Rights. There are over 80,000 Flight Attendants in dra...
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Effective Communication - Utilizing CUS (Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safe) Words
May 31, 2024
In the world of aviation safety, we use “CUS words.” This references three distinct and important words that are used to...
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Day of Action Reminder!!
May 31, 2024
Are you ready for our red-hot Solidarity Summer kick-off on June 13th? Our Worldwide Day of Action is not just a regular...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2410!
May 31, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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MEC Officer Message: Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Dear Flying Partners, Memorial Day is when we collectively honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice w...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2409!
May 24, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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No June COLAs - Return to Work
May 24, 2024
As announced recently, Special Company Offered Leaves of Absence (SCOLA) will not be offered for the June bid month. If ...
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Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties
May 24, 2024
Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties MEC Reserve Committee In late 2021, based on various ...
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AFA Disaster Relief - Massachusetts | Iowa | Texas
May 18, 2024
Presidential Declarations (See afacwa.org/drf.) -Texas Severe Storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding DR-47...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2408!
May 16, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Upcoming 51st Annual AFA Board of Directors Meeting
May 16, 2024
The United AFA MEC will attend the 51st Annual Board of Directors (BOD) meeting on May 20-22 in Atlanta, GA. The AFA Boa...
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AFA Applauds U.S. Congress for Backing Aviation Workers’ Right to Strike
May 16, 2024
AFA Applauds U.S. Congress for Backing Aviation Workers’ Right to Strike in Order to Settle Contract Disputes WASHINGTON...
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Worldwide Flight Attendant DOA - Bidding Reminder!!
May 16, 2024
Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE! Primary schedule bidding for June closes soon. As you make your selections, don't forget ...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2407!
May 09, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)
May 09, 2024
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is not just a month of celebration, but a dedicated time to recognize and honor th...
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MEC Annual Reserve Committee Training
May 09, 2024
This week, the United Master Executive Council (MEC) Reserve Committee conducted its annual Reserve Training in Chicago....
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Safety Reminder - Update your Personal Information
May 09, 2024
Having accurate contact information on file is crucial for your safety, as it allows the company to reach you, or your e...
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Solidarity Summer: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
May 03, 2024
CODE RED: Summer travel is coming and corporate greed is in full swing. We’re kicking off this red hot Solidarity Summer...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2406!
May 03, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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AFA Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May 03, 2024
May is a special month for us as we honor and appreciate the contributions, vibrant culture, and inspiring history of As...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 03, 2024
What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we thi...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2405!
Apr 25, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Spring CBT Reminder
Apr 25, 2024
The deadline for the quarterly Spring CBT is fast approaching. As a reminder, the deadline has been extended due to tech...
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AFA Sponsored Voluntary Supplemental Benefits – Closes April 26, 2024
Apr 25, 2024
AFA Sponsored Voluntary Supplemental Benefits – On-site Open Enrollment Closes April 26, 2024 On site open enrollment fo...
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AFA Activist Alert!
Apr 25, 2024
No More Stalled Negotiations: Tell Congress to Stand Up for Our Rights Over 100,000 Flight Attendants have been in drawn...
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Piggybacking Arbitration Award
Apr 25, 2024
On April 23rd the System Board of Adjustment issued an award in our MEC “Piggybacking” Grievance (MEC 4-21). Your MEC fi...
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PTO Error in Awards for May
Apr 25, 2024
Yesterday, an error was discovered with the Personal Time Off (PTO) awards that impacted the first 15-day window of May’...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2404!
Apr 19, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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United Master Executive Council Spring Meeting Recap
Apr 19, 2024
On Thursday, the United Master Executive Council concluded the Spring Regular MEC Meeting in Chicago. This was an incred...
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Lump Sum Interest Rates for CARP – July 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
The new interest rates for the Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) are now available on Your Benefits Resources (YBR). Es...
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Welcome Class 2403
Apr 12, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Loud and Proud – Day of Action Success!
Apr 12, 2024
On Thursday, April 11th, we gathered in the thousands for our system-wide picketing event, delivering our message loud a...
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United Flight Attendants Picket For Improved Wages
Apr 11, 2024
United Flight Attendants Picket For Improved Wages, Contract at Airports Across the Country As Executive Comp Skyrockets...
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April 11, 2024 Day Of Action – Virtual Picketing
Apr 10, 2024
Thursday, April 11, Let’s Get Loud! Hit the picket line at an airport near you. RSVP now. If you’re scheduled to work or...
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May 2024 Special COLA Opportunity
Apr 04, 2024
Inflight Scheduling has determined that there may be an opportunity to award one-month Special COLAs (Company Offered Le...
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Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 04, 2024
Beginning in 2017, Arab American Heritage Month honored the history, culture, contributions, and achievements of the Ame...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2402
Apr 04, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Welcome Class 2401!
Mar 28, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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AFA and Vote411.org
Mar 28, 2024
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we have exciting news to share. After spending several years in development...
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Social Media Awareness
Mar 28, 2024
As safety professionals, we are trained to think through situations with a discerning eye. In some instances, we need to...
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AFA Sponsored Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment
Mar 28, 2024
AFA Benefits Committee Open enrollment for AFA-sponsored voluntary supplemental benefits is just around the corner, and ...
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RSVP for the April 11th DOA Now Open!
Mar 21, 2024
On April 11, 2024, we will come together for our next Day of Action. Let’s Get LOUD! As we move further along in our neg...
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Bidding Reminder: DOA!
Mar 14, 2024
Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE! Primary schedule bidding for the month of April is now open. As you make your selections ...
MEC Grievance Training
Mar 14, 2024
Last week, the United MEC Grievance Committee hosted their annual training in Rosemont, IL. The two-day training was bro...
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MEC Spring 2024 Meeting
Mar 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Spring Regular Meeting of the Master Executive Council will be held in Chicago, IL. ...
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Hustle Campaign - Phase Two
Mar 14, 2024
On November 30th, we launched our Hustle peer-to-peer texting campaign. Our AFA volunteers started reaching out to confi...
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FAA Reauthorization Extension
Mar 07, 2024
Government Affairs Committee In the late evening of March 6, 2024, the Senate passed an FAA extension under unanimous co...
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Daylight Saving Time Reminder
Mar 07, 2024
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 0200 in observance of the change to dayli...
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Women's History Month
Mar 07, 2024
Throughout history, the contributions of women across the country have fortified the foundation of our nation. Women hav...
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Save the Date! DOA April 11th
Mar 07, 2024
Spring is bursting with color, and it’s time for the traveling public to see RED! We know our worth. Join us on April 11...
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Contract Action Team
Mar 07, 2024
With Negotiations in full swing, the time has come to escalate our fight for a Contract and build momentum among our ent...
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Spring Quarterly CBT Deadline Extended
Mar 07, 2024
As a result of the recent technology issue with the Spring Quarterly CBT, the due date has been extended to May 2, 2024,...
Family Medical Leave - New Eligibility Process
Mar 05, 2024
Family Medical Leave (FML) is a contractual provision that is available to Flight Attendants in line with the Federal Fa...
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New Flight Attendant Wings - Grievance Clarification
Mar 05, 2024
In response to our article last week regarding the new Flight Attendant wings, we received some questions about the grie...
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MEC Membership Engagement Training
Feb 29, 2024
This week, over 60 volunteers from across the system came together in Chicago for Membership Engagement training. The tr...
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MEC Communications Training
Feb 29, 2024
Tuesday, February 27th Local Council Leadership and volunteers arrived in Chicago to attend the annual Communications Tr...
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Per Diem 2023 Reports Update
Feb 29, 2024
As reported last week, the 2023 Per Diem and Monthly Flight Time Reports (MFTR), prepared for income tax reporting purpo...
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New Flight Attendant Wings Become a Required Uniform Item March 1
Feb 29, 2024
In September of 2023, MEC Grievance 11-23 was filed over the new combined wings/name bar. Section 25.F. of our Contract ...
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MEC Central Scheduling Committee (CSC) Training
Feb 22, 2024
This week Local Council leadership and volunteers arrived in Chicago to attend the annual Schedule Integrity Training, f...
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United to Resume Service to Tel Aviv on March 2nd
Feb 22, 2024
Yesterday, United announced that service to Tel Aviv will resume on March 2nd from Newark. The first two departures will...
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2023 Per Diem and Monthly Flight Time Reports
Feb 22, 2024
2023 Per Diem and Monthly Flight Time Reports (MFTR) prepared for income tax reporting purposes are now available on Fly...
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Profit Sharing Payments
Feb 22, 2024
Profit-sharing payments are expected to be issued via a separate check on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Participating emp...
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We’ve Got a Pin for That
Feb 15, 2024
In pursuit of recognizing and celebrating the diversity of our Flight Attendants, AFA has several specialty pins in addi...
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Cabin Ready Clarification
Feb 15, 2024
During the recent period of line audits, reviews were conducted on multiple areas of safety. The findings were designed ...
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United Airlines Labor Coalition Meeting
Feb 15, 2024
The United Airlines Labor Coalition met Wednesday, February 14, at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) UAL MEC Office...
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Worldwide Day of Action
Feb 15, 2024
On Tuesday, February 13th, United, Alaska, Air Wisconsin, American, Southwest, and more picketed outside more than 30 ai...
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Virtual Picket: FEB 13. Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
Feb 12, 2024
If you’re scheduled to work or won’t be able to make it to a picketing event in person, you can still participate in our...
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Joe Beirne Foundation CWA Scholarships
Feb 08, 2024
The Joe Beirne Foundation awards sixteen partial scholarships of $4,000 for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Winners will be...
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Use an IOR for Passenger Incidents
Feb 08, 2024
As Flight Attendants, we have several tools to report incidents that may arise throughout the course of our workday. Und...
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House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker
Feb 08, 2024
Government Affairs Committee On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the House Aviation Subcommittee hosted a hearing titled “The ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference
Feb 08, 2024
Human Rights & Equity Committee On January 12-14th, the MEC Human Rights and Equity (HRE) Committee joined more than...
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Augmented Staffing Requirements & FAR Compliance
Feb 02, 2024
Safety Health and Security Committee FAR 121.467 requires additional Flight Attendant staffing, above the FAA Minimum re...
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AFA Honors Black History Month
Feb 02, 2024
AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee February is Black History Month. It is a dedicated time to honor and celebrate t...
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Semi-Annual Flight Attendant System Seniority List
Feb 02, 2024
The Semi-Annual Flight Attendant System Seniority List, amended on January 1, 2024, incorporating changes and additions,...
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AFA Update on the 737 MAX 9
Jan 26, 2024
The FAA grounded 737 MAX 9s on January 6th, following the Alaska Flight 1282 accident. This week, the FAA issued require...
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2023 Profit Sharing
Jan 26, 2024
Given United’s robust profitability from 2023, management announced the profit sharing payout of $681 Million to eligibl...
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