AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union
@afacwa.org
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, (AFA) AFL-CIO represents nearly 55,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines. Proudly #1u.
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Bread. AND Roses.
January 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Bread. AND Roses.
On this day: The Bread and Roses Strike begins in Lawrence, Massachusetts, redefining what Solidarity could look like and providing a rallying cry for generations of workers to come.
January 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
On this day: The Bread and Roses Strike begins in Lawrence, Massachusetts, redefining what Solidarity could look like and providing a rallying cry for generations of workers to come.
Aviation's First Responders all over the world are wearing blue today to mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Flight Attendants, as 100,000 Eyes in the Skies, are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and assist their victims.
Flight Attendants, as 100,000 Eyes in the Skies, are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and assist their victims.
January 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Aviation's First Responders all over the world are wearing blue today to mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Flight Attendants, as 100,000 Eyes in the Skies, are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and assist their victims.
Flight Attendants, as 100,000 Eyes in the Skies, are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and assist their victims.
Time to pay up, Scott.
Willis Tower, January 15th at 10am CT. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Willis Tower, January 15th at 10am CT. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Time to pay up, Scott.
Willis Tower, January 15th at 10am CT. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Willis Tower, January 15th at 10am CT. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In January 2025, PSA Airlines announced plans to move its headquarters from Dayton to Charlotte. While the airline now celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, it has forgotten the workers who keep the airline flying.
January 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
In January 2025, PSA Airlines announced plans to move its headquarters from Dayton to Charlotte. While the airline now celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, it has forgotten the workers who keep the airline flying.
On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 suffered from an explosive decompression event after a door plug on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft blew out. Thanks to the heroic and decisive actions of the Flight Attendants and Pilots, everyone made it to the ground safely.
January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 suffered from an explosive decompression event after a door plug on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft blew out. Thanks to the heroic and decisive actions of the Flight Attendants and Pilots, everyone made it to the ground safely.
January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We can take a stand by recommitting ourselves to end it on our planes. As Flight Attendants and aviation's first responders, we are uniquely able to identify human traffickers & assist their victims. www.afacwa.org/slavery_huma...
January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
We can take a stand against human trafficking by recommitting ourselves to end it on our planes. As Flight Attendants and aviation's first responders, we are uniquely positioned to identify human traf...
www.afacwa.org
January 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We can take a stand by recommitting ourselves to end it on our planes. As Flight Attendants and aviation's first responders, we are uniquely able to identify human traffickers & assist their victims. www.afacwa.org/slavery_huma...
Happy New Year from AFA! We're looking forward to 2026. We are Stronger and Better Together!
January 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Happy New Year from AFA! We're looking forward to 2026. We are Stronger and Better Together!
On December 28, 1978, United Airlines Flight 173 departed Denver bound for Portland, OR. The flight ran out of fuel and crashed in a suburban Portland neighborhood. Two crewmembers, Flight Attendant Joan Wheeler and Flight Engineer Mendenhall, and 8 passengers died. We will never forget.
December 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On December 28, 1978, United Airlines Flight 173 departed Denver bound for Portland, OR. The flight ran out of fuel and crashed in a suburban Portland neighborhood. Two crewmembers, Flight Attendant Joan Wheeler and Flight Engineer Mendenhall, and 8 passengers died. We will never forget.
Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!
December 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!
Flight Attendants across the industry are proud of the heroic actions of aviation’s first responders on NWA Flight 253 on December 25, 2009. This AFA crew successfully stopped the Christmas Day “pant bombing” attempt.
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Flight Attendants across the industry are proud of the heroic actions of aviation’s first responders on NWA Flight 253 on December 25, 2009. This AFA crew successfully stopped the Christmas Day “pant bombing” attempt.
Wishing you and your families Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Wishing you and your families Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas!
Thank you Flight Attendants and aviation workers who spend the holidays bringing family and friends together. We do this year ‘round to ensure safe passage of those in our care.
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Thank you Flight Attendants and aviation workers who spend the holidays bringing family and friends together. We do this year ‘round to ensure safe passage of those in our care.
Mesa & Republic Flight Attendants reached a tentative agreement for a joint contract that includes boarding pay that matches the standard mainline formula (50%) and other improvements, while maintaining the right to full Section 6 negotiations in Jan 2027. www.afacwa.org/mesa_republi...
Mesa Airlines & Republic Airways Flight Attendants Reach Joint Tentative Agreement Following Airline Merger
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December 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Mesa & Republic Flight Attendants reached a tentative agreement for a joint contract that includes boarding pay that matches the standard mainline formula (50%) and other improvements, while maintaining the right to full Section 6 negotiations in Jan 2027. www.afacwa.org/mesa_republi...
HAPPENING NOW: PSA Flight Attendants are holding a system-wide Day of Action at CLT, DAY, DCA, DFW, and PHL. We’re standing with our labor and community allies calling on AA & PSA management to deliver a living wage #ContractNow. #1u
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
HAPPENING NOW: PSA Flight Attendants are holding a system-wide Day of Action at CLT, DAY, DCA, DFW, and PHL. We’re standing with our labor and community allies calling on AA & PSA management to deliver a living wage #ContractNow. #1u
TOMORROW: Join AFA PSA Flight Attendants in CLT, DAY, DCA, DFW, and PHL for a system-wide Day of Action to demand a Contract now. See you on the picket line ✊ RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
TOMORROW: Join AFA PSA Flight Attendants in CLT, DAY, DCA, DFW, and PHL for a system-wide Day of Action to demand a Contract now. See you on the picket line ✊ RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
Happy Hanukkah! We wish you a holiday full of light.
December 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Happy Hanukkah! We wish you a holiday full of light.
ICYMI: The House of Representatives passed a bill that rolls back the critical safety protections in place following the tragic crash of Flight 5342. Section 373 is not only reckless and indefensible, but undermines the NTSB’s safety guidance.
Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
ICYMI: The House of Representatives passed a bill that rolls back the critical safety protections in place following the tragic crash of Flight 5342. Section 373 is not only reckless and indefensible, but undermines the NTSB’s safety guidance.
Welcome home, brother.
On December 11, 2025, a federal judge ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response: www.smart-union.org/federal-judg...
Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention — General President Coleman responds - SMART Union
General President Coleman responded to a federal judge ordering Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration detention.
www.smart-union.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Welcome home, brother.
Spirit AFA Flight Attendants voted 74% to pass the Bankruptcy Conditions ballot. Now that this agreement has passed, let's look to the future & focus on the journey to restoring the airline to health so we can prosper again. Our solidarity is the only way forward.
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Spirit AFA Flight Attendants voted 74% to pass the Bankruptcy Conditions ballot. Now that this agreement has passed, let's look to the future & focus on the journey to restoring the airline to health so we can prosper again. Our solidarity is the only way forward.
The House just passed an NDAA provision that rolls back critical safety protections in place following the tragic crash of Flight 5342. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social's statement:
"People died this year. All 67 people onboard Flight 5342 – Flight Attendants, pilots, and passengers." 1/6
"People died this year. All 67 people onboard Flight 5342 – Flight Attendants, pilots, and passengers." 1/6
December 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The House just passed an NDAA provision that rolls back critical safety protections in place following the tragic crash of Flight 5342. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social's statement:
"People died this year. All 67 people onboard Flight 5342 – Flight Attendants, pilots, and passengers." 1/6
"People died this year. All 67 people onboard Flight 5342 – Flight Attendants, pilots, and passengers." 1/6
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This is outrageous! People died THIS YEAR, including our flying partners. We KNOW this isn’t safe. These safety protections are crucial! Lawmakers need to correct this asap. @schumer.senate.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is outrageous! People died THIS YEAR, including our flying partners. We KNOW this isn’t safe. These safety protections are crucial! Lawmakers need to correct this asap. @schumer.senate.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
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Management at PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of @americanair.bsky.social, is delaying fair proposals at the negotiating table, preventing these negotiations from reaching a long overdue conclusion. Please plan to join @afacwa.org on a picket line!
More: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
More: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Management at PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of @americanair.bsky.social, is delaying fair proposals at the negotiating table, preventing these negotiations from reaching a long overdue conclusion. Please plan to join @afacwa.org on a picket line!
More: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
More: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
Starbucks workers are on strike! Tell Starbucks management that union-busting is bad for business.
Sign the @sbworkersunited.org "No Contract, No Coffee" pledge and do not cross a picket line by!
📝 nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign the @sbworkersunited.org "No Contract, No Coffee" pledge and do not cross a picket line by!
📝 nocontractnocoffee.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Starbucks workers are on strike! Tell Starbucks management that union-busting is bad for business.
Sign the @sbworkersunited.org "No Contract, No Coffee" pledge and do not cross a picket line by!
📝 nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign the @sbworkersunited.org "No Contract, No Coffee" pledge and do not cross a picket line by!
📝 nocontractnocoffee.org
Last week, AFA along with @repchrispappas.bsky.social hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill about contaminated air and toxic fumes on commercial aircraft. This Capitol Hill briefing is a continuation of our decades-long work around contaminated bleed air.
December 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Last week, AFA along with @repchrispappas.bsky.social hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill about contaminated air and toxic fumes on commercial aircraft. This Capitol Hill briefing is a continuation of our decades-long work around contaminated bleed air.