Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Mesa and Republic Flight Attendants Begin Joint Collective Bargaining Negotiations

October 24, 2025 - After Mesa AFA Flight Attendants ratified their new Contract earlier this month, expedited Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations began this week with AFA, the Teamsters and Republic, with the goal of achieving a tentative agreement by mid-December.

Self-Exam Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 17, 2025 - A breast self-exam is a way to check for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Regular self-exams allow you to become familiar with the way your breasts normally look and feel. This makes it easier to identify any changes or abnormalities.

AFA Leads International Push for Peer and Fatigue Programs

October 17, 2025 - Earlier this month, AFA joined our international aviation siblings in Montreal, Canada, for the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly. The ICAO is a United Nations specialized regulatory agency for civil aviation, and our presence at the Assembly ensures that Flight Attendant and worker voices are represented in shaping the future of aviation globally.

Mesa AFA Flight Attendants Ratify Contract

October 17, 2025 - Mesa AFA Flight Attendants ratified a new contract by 94% voting in favor of wage increases and additional improvements. The ratified contract is just the first step in more improvements AFA Mesa Flight Attendants will next negotiate alongside their Teamster Local 135 counterparts at Republic.

Stand Up for Our Rights October 18

October 10, 2025 - When our rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!

Is the RLA holding us back on pay?

October 10, 2025 - There’s been a lot of conversation on the line and around our negotiations about the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and our negotiations priority to be paid for boarding and more of our time at work. Flight Attendants have asked, “Why is it legal for us not to be paid for every hour at work?”

Tell Congress: Two crises. One vote. Open the government today.

October 9, 2025 - Millions of federal workers we depend on for safety and security are furloughed, including tens of thousands of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees. Workers who perform “essential operations,” like Air Traffic Controllers and TSA Officers, are working without pay — and without the support of other workers who normally help them do their jobs and keep us safe, like safety inspectors.