Recently the Inspectors' General Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation initiated an investigation of the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to properly protect flight attendants on the job and 81 U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives have called upon the Secretaries of Transportation and Labor to provide the proper protection. AFA is the largest flight attendant union in the world, representing over 49,000 flight attendants at 27 airlines. Aug 30 through Sept 6 to share with America what our unions do for working families, demonstrate the cutting edge of new communications unions are using and showcase the work, activism, commitment and culture of our members. Because each union affiliated with the AFL-CIO is receiving this request, coordinating with your union Coalitions to make this request of your management makes good sense. The AFL-CIO understands that unions must support making such a request and that doing so would not have a negative impact on your bargaining relationships.
Time is short to solicit prizes.
Very soon AFA International will be called by the AFL-CIO to learn of our support and ability to generate airline tickets as prizes. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you think you will be successful getting tickets from your management. If you have questions or would like information about other ways your union can participate in the festival, let me know. Our very own 727 Captain, Erik Engdahl is making a motorcycle ride from Fairbanks, Alaska to Key West, Florida to raise money for Riley Children's Hospital. On a recent trip through Atlanta's Hartsfield airport, I watched with interest as an AFA member handing out leaflets was pulled aside by a Delta flight attendant and her crew.