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FlightPAC
Our profession exposes us to a variety of health and safety risks. Overstuffed carry on bags falling out of the overhead bins, terrible air quality in the cabin and the necessary safety and health protections enjoyed by all other American workers to name a few. Sometimes you feel as if these conditions will never change. Rest assured, AFA is fighting to improve the working conditions for each and every one of you. AFA is able to fight these battles in the halls of Congress through your contributions to FlightPAC.
FlightPAC is part of the political arm of AFA that allows your voice to be heard on Capitol Hill. FlightPAC was the driving force in making Congress ban smoking on all domestic flights, increasing the fine for assaulting a crewmember from $1,100 to $25,000 and giving flight attendants “whistleblower protections” so we may report workplace hazards without having to fear retaliation by management. These issues would remain unresolved without contributions to FlightPAC.
Protecting ourselves is the main priority of FlightPAC. Big business is always trying to strip workers of their rights to a fair wage and workplace protections. Airlines and their management teams donate millions of dollars every year to elect and re-elect anti-worker Members of Congress and Presidents. Today, airlines face serious financial problems. They ask labor to take pay-cuts, to help them control costs. We do so. What do they do? They hire a group of high-dollar lobbyists for millions of dollars to take away our rights to collective bargaining. FlightPAC is your tool to stop these underhanded attacks on your rights.
AFA faces many fights this Congress. We are fighting to have flight attendants certified as safety professionals by the FAA so we may get the respect we deserve. Flight attendants do not have basic workplace health and safety protections and AFA will continue to insist that this injustice is addressed. Poor cabin air quality for cabin crew is an ongoing battle and we will not give up until we can breathe easy.
FlightPAC money will be utilized by the AFA to fight for your rights. FlightPAC contributions are voluntary contributions made by you. Contributing money early allows FlightPAC to increase the chances of candidates who support your rights. Imagine the advances we could make in improving our workplace and our profession as a whole if every AFA member contributed to FlightPAC! Our Congress would have the resources to help address the issues that affect our workplace and lives. Please see the What is FlightPAC page for commonly asked questions and answers regarding FlightPAC.
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FlightPAC FAQs
What is FlightPAC?
FlightPAC is the best way to make your voice heard in Washington. It is the most important tool that AFA has to help elect Senators and Representatives who understand and defend the issues important to flight attendants. It provides AFA with access to Members of Congress that in turn allows AFA Government Relations to make our case for the issues that affect flight attendants.
Is FlightPAC bi-partisan?
Yes. We give to candidates who help flight attendants. We send questionnaires to candidates to get their views on flight attendant issues. In turn, we will support those who respond favorably, regardless of party affiliation. AFA understands that not all of our members have the same political/social beliefs. The fact remains that there are issues that affect all members. These include OSHA protections, certification, the right to collective bargaining, air quality and a host of other workplace related issues. AFA does not factor in the social views of any of our members or the candidates we choose to contribute to.
Why should I give?
To protect your job, earn a livable wage and make the cabin a safer and healthier work environment. If this is important to you, AFA encourages you to participate in FlightPAC. Some major battles have already commenced for AFA in this 108th Congress. We have gained momentum on our priority issues and we need all AFA members to contribute and keep this momentum going.
Airline PAC’s and executives gave over $5 million last election cycle. AFA contributions were around $160,000. We still pulled off some great victories, but we need to elect more Members who are friendly to our issues. Campaigns are becoming outrageously expensive and our candidates need our help more than ever.
Sign me up!
If you have any questions about how to sign up or would like further information, please contact an MEC Officer Today!
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