What Are Some Recent AFA Successes?
The journey to union representation with AFA-CWA is not just about joining a union; it's about becoming part of a legacy of successes that have shaped the Flight Attendant profession. AFA-represented Flight Attendants have driven significant advancements, benefiting every Flight Attendant in the industry.
SkyWest Flight Attendants now have the opportunity to contribute to and share in these victories, playing a pivotal role in future achievements that will define and elevate their careers.
Recent Improvements at AFA-Represented Regional Airlines
Envoy, Piedmont, and PSA Airlines:
Wage Increases: Starting pay raised to $27+/hour.
Retention Bonus: $3,000 for Flight Attendants above the new starting rate.
Summer Reliability Incentive: Up to $4,500 across three bonus periods.
Commuter Benefits: Enhanced, including additional hotel rooms and reimbursements.
Improvements at Spirit Airlines
New Contract approved by Spirit Flight Attendants:
Wage Increases: Significant pay raises.
Improved Work Rules: Better scheduling practices and enhanced benefits.
Job Protections: Stronger legal safeguards for Flight Attendants.
Improvements at Alaska Airlines
Industry-Leading Tentative Agreement:
Compensation: Substantial pay increases.
Work Rules: Enhanced scheduling and better overall working conditions.
Benefits: Improved healthcare and retirement plans.
Recent Legislative Win: FAA Reauthorization Bill
AFA-CWA's Governmental Affairs played a crucial role in crafting the FAA Reauthorization Bill, resulting in significant legislative achievements:
Mandatory 10-Hour Rest Rule: Ensures a minimum of 10-hour rest period between duty periods.
Improved Cabin Air Quality: New standards for monitoring and maintaining air quality and preventing extreme temperatures on aircraft.
Enhanced Training Programs: Training on human trafficking, onboard medical emergencies, and dealing with disruptive passengers.
Historical Successes of AFA-CWA
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Successfully advocated for the inclusion of Flight Attendants under FMLA, ensuring they have access to unpaid leave for family and medical reasons, significantly improving their quality of life.
Payroll Support Program (PSP): Advocated for PSP, which secured jobs, paychecks, and healthcare for Flight Attendants during the industry's largest crisis. This legislations also prevented the funds from being used for executive bonuses and corporate stock repurchases.
CHAOS™ Strategy: Developed a trademarked strategy of intermittent strikes to maximize impact while minimizing risk to Flight Attendants.
Safety and Security Enhancements: Played a significant role in advancing aviation safety, health, and security standards.
Here are additional links to issues AFA-CWA Flight Attendants have successfuly championed:
The Power of Strike Authorizations
Strike authorizations have proven to be a powerful tool in pushing negotiations forward across all carriers currently engaged in contract talks. This includes the recent success at Alaska Airlines, where a lucrative tentative agreement was delivered to its membership for voting. The credible threat of a strike often compels management to make substantial concessions and agree to better terms for Flight Attendants.
The Power of Joining Forces
Joining AFA-CWA will bring SkyWest Flight Attendants into a powerful coalition with over 50,000 Flight Attendants at regional and mainline carriers. Participating in the collective bargaining process means SkyWest Flight Attendants will no longer need to wait for management to match the improvements gained by unionized Flight Attendants to prevent unionization. Instead, they will experience the benefits of true representation, including better pay, improved working conditions, and stronger legal and job protections.
With our SkyWest AFA Union, SkyWest Flight Attendants will determine the priorities and the means to negotatiate a better future!
Benefits of Joining AFA-CWA
Better Pay and Bonuses: Substantial pay improvements and bonuses, as demonstrated by recent agreements.
Improved Working Conditions: Enhanced commuter benefits, better scheduling practices, and reliable travel experiences.
Stronger Legal and Job Protections: AFA's legal support and advocacy ensure Flight Attendants' rights are protected.
SkyWest Flight Attendants have the opportunity to join a union that truly represents their interests, fights for better conditions, and provides a platform for collective strength. With AFA-CWA, you gain a voice and the power to secure a better future.
For more information on AFA-CWA’s achievements and initiatives, visit AFA-CWA.
