AFA-CWA
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AFA Built the Flight Attendant CareerThe Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, (AFA) AFL-CIO represents nearly 50,000 Flight Attendants at 17 airlines. AFA is the union that has advanced the Flight Attendant profession for 75 years, beating back discrimination and improving wages, benefits, working conditions, and aviation safety, health and security in the aircraft cabin. AFA also partners with the 700,000-member strong Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO. AFA advocacy has achieved important contractual, legal, legislative, and regulatory improvements, including:Elimination of Height, Age and Gender RestrictionsWomen’s Right to Lead Flight Attendant PositionsSingle Hotel RoomsSeniority Merger ProtectionsDomestic Partner Benefits and Equal PayDuty Day and Crew Rest ProtectionsMinimum Staffing on AircraftImproved Cabin Safety, Including Floor-Level Exits and Less Flammability of Aircraft CabinWhistleblower ProtectionEqual Access to Family and Medical LeaveFlight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP)Defined OSHA Standards in the CabinKnown Crewmember (KCM) for Flight AttendantsNo Knives on PlanesTraining for Recognition and Reporting of Human Trafficking10 Hours Minimum RestPayroll Support ProgramAFA’s mission is to unite all professional Flight Attendants in order to achieve fair compensation, job security, and improved quality of life through organizing, bargaining and political action while serving as the leading voice for a safe, healthy and secure aircraft cabin for passengers and crew alike.We are committed to equality at work for all.
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About AFA-CWA
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) is a prominent union representing nearly 50,000 Flight Attendants across 17 airlines in the U.S. For over 75 years, AFA has championed the Flight Attendant profession, advocating tirelessly for equitable wages, enhanced working conditions, and improved aviation safety standards. Partnered with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), which boasts 700,000 members, AFA has achieved significant milestones, including the elimination of discriminatory height, age, and gender restrictions, the establishment of equal pay and domestic partner benefits, and enhanced safety protocols within the cabin.
AFA's mission focuses on uniting Flight Attendants to secure fair compensation, job security, and a higher quality of life through collective bargaining and political advocacy. As the leading voice for flight safety and crew welfare, AFA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment, promoting health and safety regulations, and ensuring that all voices in the aviation industry are heard and respected. AFA stands as a pillar of support for Flight Attendants, striving for excellence in both job satisfaction and passenger safety.
