Q: On a recent Southwest Airlines flight, a flight attendant told the passengers that if enough of us did not agree to move (which meant taking a middle seat in this full-to-capacity flight) so that a family with three kids could sit together, "we are not going anywhere. We will push back only when enough people switch with them, and if we have to we'll just sit here and wait for as long as it takes. As you know, Southwest has open seating, and there are three things you can do to ensure you have a decent place in the line. You can pay 10 dollars a seat extra for Early Bird Check-in, which guarantees you an "A" boarding pass, or you can sit at your computer exactly 24 hours before your departure time and check in. You can also purchase a Business Select fare, which is more mo...
NMB Agrees with AFA - Declares New 'Super Regional' Ready for Union Election WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) today granted the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) request to declare that the Atlantic Southeast/ ExpressJet merger has created a single transportation system for the purpose of Flight Attendant representation. Over 2,300 Flight Attendants will soon vote for their union representation at the combined airline.
NEW YORK - No fed-up worker has ever said "I've had it" quite like Steven Slater. Prosecutors say the JetBlue flight attendant flipped out over a fight with an agitated traveler Monday, cursing at the passengers before grabbing some beer from the plane's galley and making a grand exit down the emergency slide at Kennedy Airport. He has been charged with felonies and elevated to folk-hero status by thousands who shrugged off allegations that Slater endangered others and praised him for his take-this-job-and-shove-it moment.
Union Honors Flight Attendant Heroes and First Responders WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing Flight Attendants at United Airlines and 20 other carriers, issued the following statement in unity from the union's International Officers President Veda Shook, Vice President Sara Nelson and Secretary- Treasurer Kevin Creighan.
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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook today was seated on the Executive Council of the largest federation of unions in the United States, the AFL-CIO. As a member of the Council, President Shook will play an influential role, ensuring a strong voice for Flight Attendants and serving as an advocate for working families. Shook began her term as AFA International President in January 2011. She brings almost 20 years of experience in advancing issues for Flight Attendants as a local AFA leader, successful union organizer, and AFA International Vice President. Shook's passion for her profession as a Flight Attendant has fueled her successful work at the bargaining table, organizing new Flight Att...
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