Stronger Together ~ Better Together
Stronger Together ~ Better Together
Hello All, We wanted to thank everyone that came out for our SEA/PDX ACT Negotiation’s Sit! There was a great turnout with some excellent questions and valid concerns which we are providing to your negotiations team members For April, our…
AFA MEC President and Acting President were able to meet with Brooke Vatheuer, SVP Operations and Planning, for the first time since she has been in her new position. This will be a quarterly meeting and we will communicate what…
There are plenty of unpleasant odors in the cabin. Most are harmless, but some are toxic, so it is important to be informed. Two types of fumes (unpleasant, odorous, and potentially toxic compounds) that can contaminate the air supply are…
SICK FROM POOR AIRCRAFT AIR QUALITY? REPORT IT – EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU’LL BE BETTER SOON AND CALL AFA-CWA FOR HELP Many different types of chemicals can contaminate the cabin air, including exhaust fumes, deicing fluid, electrical fumes,…
Fumes onboard? Overview and practical advice for AFA-CWA members Have you read the recent high-profile media reports about crews getting sick from breathing toxic fumes (unpleasant, unexplained odors) inflight? AFA-CWA has long been a leader among unions in working…
Answers to frequently asked questions: Onboard Exposure to Smoke/Fumes Prepared by: Judith Anderson AFA-CWA Air Safety, Health, & Security Dept. judith@AFAnet.org — 206-932-6237 What are the possible sources of smoke and fumes in the cabin? There are many sources of…
Horizon Negotiations Update April 2019 AFA and management met again in Seattle, from April 16-18. for three full days in Seattle. AFA’s committee members are MEC President Ed Hawes; Flight Attendants Joelle Fuhrman and Tanya Phillips; and our professional negotiator…
Alcohol Awareness Month provides a focused opportunity across America to increase awareness and understanding of alcohol addiction, its causes, effective treatment, and recovery. Alcohol addiction is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. However, people can and…
Hello All, Your ACT chairs (Action Contract Team) would like to thank everyone that stopped by during our March sit. It was a great turnout and we received some excellent questions regarding the first three months of our negotiations. Hopefully…
AFA has been discussing the amenities of the PAE operation with Kieran Whitney for several weeks and the parking lot is one of those amenities. Additionally, parking at a base is covered in our contract language, Article 4.C. Parking. Heather…
