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Support Services for Flight Attendants

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Webmaster

Check out these support services for Flight Attendants. Contact your EAP for more details.

AFA Interactive

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Webmaster

In this edition (April 6, 2020): Thank You to Compass Air Flight Attendants Update on Our Payroll Grants CDC Change on Transporting Passengers from Cruise Lines AFA Opposes Any Efforts to Reduce Flight Attendant Staffing Minimums Request to FAA for Social Distancing Waiver on Jumpseats and Safety Demo Flight Attendant Volunteer Medical Assistance Force AFA […]

Employment Department Temporary Rules for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Flexibility

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Webmaster

Employment Department Temporary Rules for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Flexibility. Click here to read more.

AFA Update – April 1, 2020

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by Webmaster

Healthcare During COVID-19

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Webmaster

Healthcare During COVID-19 March 30, 2020 Dear Flight Attendants: Across the country, governors are issuing “Stay At Home Orders” in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. COVID-19 has taken over all aspects of life, both at home and work. This letter addresses safety and health – as well as answers questions Flight Attendants […]

Part Time/Company Leave of Absence Request CLOA Update

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Webmaster

Part Time/Company Leave of Absence Request CLOA Update March 26, 2020 Lisa Davis-Warren , MECP Bids for CLOA have been extended to close on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at 1700. These requests may be withdrawn at any time prior to that deadline. Part-time lines will close on Wednesday, April 1st at 1700. These requests may […]

Reminders From The Grievance Team

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Webmaster

Hello Fellow Flight Attendant’s! The Grievance Team has compiled a list of items that may assist with keeping us out of disciplinary action. Helpful Reminders: Never appear to be sleeping in your jumpseat or anywhere on the aircraft when passengers are present. Keep all liquor, beer, wine on the aircraft. Management will consider it theft […]

COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Webmaster

As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reminds us that populations with substance use disorders (SUDs) could be hit particularly hard. Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke marijuana […]

We Did It!! Flight Attendants Win Relief for Workers, Not Corporations

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Webmaster

March 25, 2020 This is an unprecedented win for frontline aviation workers and a template all workers can build from. The payroll grants we won in this bill will save hundreds of thousands of jobs and will keep working people connected to healthcare many will need during this pandemic. Our union put forward this plan, […]

Tell Your Congressional Leaders To Do The Right Thing!!!

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Webmaster

A bill is being fast-tracked through Congress right now so the time to send this letter is now! Send a letter to your members of Congress to demand that any public relief plan be a People First plan with legally-binding rules, including (but not limited to): Paycheck continuation without furloughs/layoffs No stock buybacks No executive bonuses […]