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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Horizon Air Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), announced a tentative agreement with management today that includes increased compensation, a new scheduling system and substantial improvements in flexibility and quality of life for the over 500 Flight Attendants. Horizon Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group and offers service to over 45 cities in the United States,...

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) issued this statement today following the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announcement that airport security officers will continue to enforce the current prohibited items list which prohibits all knives: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) "It's simple: no knives on planes, ever again. We commend the efforts of TSA Administrator John Pistole to...

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), the world's largest Flight Attendant union, today announced endorsement of Congressman Ed Markey for the U.S. Senate, specifically noting his proven record on strengthening aviation security. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) The Association of Flight Attendants emphatically endorses Ed Markey for election to the Senate. Flight Attendants and the...

Media Advisory for May 21, 2013 WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Alaska Air Group holds its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, award-winning Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, will rally outside as they continue to press management for a fair contract. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) "Distinguished by numerous awards for our hard work, sacrifices and dedication, the...

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today filed for mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB).  Today is the one-year anniversary of the contract's amendable date. "For the last three contracts, Flight Attendants responded to management's plea to keep costs low while the airline created a winning strategy," said Jeffrey Peterson, AFA president at Alaska Airlines. "We...

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Flight Attendants will hold a press conference Wednesday, April 24 at Washington National Airport (DCA) to continue to push back against the TSA's now delayed policy to allow knives into the aircraft cabin. Flight Attendants, including the 60,000 represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have opposed the ill-advised plan from the start and remain resolute: No Knives on Planes Ever Again. (Logo:...

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) will stage a "send-off party" at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for the AFA Negotiating Team. Dozens of Spirit Flight Attendants will assemble as Flight Attendant union representatives depart for contract negotiations with management April 16-18. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) "It is...

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today submitted official testimony for the House Transportation Security Subcommittee hearing on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) risk based security. Today's hearing is meant to focus on a "stakeholder's perspective." However, the majority members of the committee have failed to include the Flight Attendant experience on the testimony panel. Nevertheless, in addition...

Flight Attendants Achieve Double-Digit Pay Increases, Among Other Improvements WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Compass Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), reached a tentative agreement for a first contract late last night with the assistance of the National Mediation Board. The agreement would provide double-digit pay increases on date of ratification along with an increased 401k match, schedule...

Sets Strong Position for Flight Attendants in Merger with American Airlines WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- US Airways Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified a single contract with double-digit pay increases, industry-leading job protections and work rules, and a seat at the table as full partners in the merger with American Airlines. The contract, reached with the assistance of the National Mediation...