Association of Flight Attendants-CWA at PSA Airlines
Councils 54 (DCA), 57 (DAY & PHL) and 75 (CLT & DFW)
Possibly some good news for payroll committee A couple years ago we started a payroll committee. Payroll is not a typical AFA committee, so it was kind of our own thing. The idea was to help people understand their paycheck. I would like to make clear that this committee is there to strictly try to … Read more
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: Diane had sent out applications to those that expressed interest. If for some reason you did not receive it please text me immediately at 330-831-5740 so we can see if it was an incorrect email. For those that did receive them, please have them back to us by this Friday so this committee … Read more
We are currently seeking candidates to be considered for Base Reps at DCA. Duties of responsibility are as follows but not limited to: Updating and maintaining the AFA bulletin board in that Domicile (coming soon) and distribute AFA material to v-files Being a liaison between the members in the base, supervisors, and the MEC Knowledgeable in … Read more
Since Diane Lyons and myself have been in office, we have consistently each month operated the MEC/LEC under budget. Being fiscally responsible has allowed the council to do several things for the membership such as sending an EAP rep to advanced training, upcoming crew room sits by the air health and safety committee, more scheduling … Read more
A major winter storm is already making its way through the mid-west and is showing to have a high impact on the northeast on Tuesday. It’s showing 12″+ in both Philadelphia and NYC. If you are flying anywhere in the northeast tomorrow (DCA, IAD, PHL, AVP, MDT, ABE, LGA, HPN, etc.), please be prepared for … Read more
With winter storm Stella approaching the northeast tomorrow, the company is willing to provide hotel accommodations this evening to anyone wanting to commute in early, ahead of the storm, for DCA based employees. However, room availability in DCA is limited, so requests will be on a first come, first serve basis until the rooms are … Read more
From Lee Wilkes: Government Affairs Representatives Opening AFA Government Affairs Department AFA Government Affairs lobbies members of Congress, provides lobbying training to AFA members and organizes grassroots member activism around the issues that matter most to Flight Attendants. AFA is frequently invited to provide expert advice on Flight Attendant issues and to give testimony on … Read more
Over the next few weeks we will be getting these distributed to all bases. Each and every flight attendant is encouraged to fill one out. In the meantime you can be calling your representatives. Visit afacwa.org to learn more and how your voice can help make a difference. #fightfor10
From Lee Wilkes: On March 15, the scheduling committee and original scheduling petition committee will be meeting with the Company for the first of 4 quarterly meetings this year. If you have items you would like to be considered for discussion, please submit them to either committee, as both are working together. With DCA opening, … Read more
This year women are mobilizing an international day of action, A Day Without Women, and encouraging participants to avoid shopping, wear red and promote women’s equality among other solidarity actions. Imagine aviation without women – it’s just not possible. It is fitting that on International Women’s Day, our union that was founded by strong women … Read more