Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Union Plus Member Benefits

October 3, 2025 - Did you know? AFA members are automatically eligible for Union Plus benefits and discounts through our union. Fall in love with these savings at UnionPlus.org!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2025 - According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an additional 59,080 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will be diagnosed. There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

Kaela Berg: AFA Member Running for Congress

October 3, 2025 - One of our own is running for Congress in Minnesota’s second district! Kaela Berg has been an Endeavor AFA Flight Attendant for 22 years and is currently serving in the Minnesota State House. As a Representative since 2021, she has proven to be one of the leading forces behind many pro-union and working family legislation, including banning captive audience meetings and gaining unemployment benefits for striking workers.

Air Canada Strike: Comparison of U.S. (RLA) and Canadian Labor Laws

October 3, 2025 - Air Canada Flight Attendants, standing in solidarity in their union (Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE) inspired workers around the world with their strike for a fair contract and pay for time on the job, especially while with passengers or performing safety functions. We supported their strike with efforts to house strikers, provide transportation, general financial support, join their picket lines, and prepare other actions to support their strike.

What a Government Shutdown Means for Flight Attendants

October 3, 2025 - At 12:01 am on October 1, our federal government shut down. Here’s what a government shutdown means for Flight Attendants and our union.

Protecting Yourself from Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault

Is the RLA holding us back on pay?

October 1, 2025 - “Get rid of the RLA.” “Do something about the RLA.” “I vote to get us off the railway labor act!” “Pay me for boarding. “Pay me from report to release.”