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What if I don’t want to strike?
Everyone will benefit from this effort, so everyone needs to participate.
Oct 1, 20191 min read
Why take a strike vote if the Federal Government may not allow us to strike?
A strong strike vote sends a powerful message and elevates the dispute to the public and management!
Oct 1, 20191 min read
AFA Economic Proposal
The breakdown of the AFA Economic Proposal (11:27)
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Picketing Info AUG 28
HNL Informational Picketing - Round 2
Aug 7, 20191 min read
Are we asking for retro pay? What is retro pay and how is it calculated?
Yes! We are absolutely seeking retro pay with our new contract! Retro (short for retroactive) pay is compensation for the difference...
Aug 1, 20191 min read
Why are we doing services that weren't negotiated like Pau Hana Cart, Barclays Card, and Shutterfly?
Our contract (Section 29.I. and LOA 34-18) includes provisions that are unique in the airline industry for service on the aircraft: no...
Aug 1, 20192 min read
Are we asking for medical coverage at retirement?
Yes! Providing a means for Flight Attendants to retire with the security and peace of mind provided by medical coverage is one of our top...
Aug 1, 20191 min read
Why are negotiations taking so long? It seemed much shorter for other groups.
In the airline industry, contracts under the Railway Labor Act do not “expire” at a set time. They become “amendable” and renew year...
Aug 1, 20192 min read
LAX Informational Picket
July 25, 2019, Los Angeles. A recap of our first ever and very successful Informational Picket in LAX! Way to go LA! (02:02)
Jul 27, 20191 min read
HNL Informational Picket
June 26, 2019, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Close to 400 Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants march to bring public awareness to our protracted...
Jun 26, 20191 min read
AFA Supports Hawaiian Flight Attendants
June 25, 2019. Sara Nelson, AFA-CWA International President, recognizes the importance of the Hawaiian Flight Attendants' fight for a...
Jun 25, 20191 min read
AFA Files for Mediation
Mediation Questions & Answers AFA Files for Mediation After nearly 21 months of negotiations without reaching an agreement, the...
Aug 27, 20184 min read
Negotiations Update 34
Negotiations Update Dear Hawaiian Flight Attendants: Mahalo to everyone who voted on the Boeing 787 TA ratification! Inflight is working...
Aug 10, 20182 min read
How do Flight Attendants at other airlines negotiate staffing on new aircraft?
They don’t. No other Flight Attendant contract has a provision. Management at American, United, and Delta, decides what the staffing will...
Jul 22, 20181 min read
Why did the Negotiating Committee interrupt contract negotiations for the 787-9 talks?
Our Contract (Section 27.C.2.) states that when the company plans to get a new aircraft, we must negotiate with them within 15 days of...
Jul 22, 20181 min read
Boeing 787-9 Ratification Bonus
Great news! Ben is on his way! Dear Fellow Flight Attendant: We're happy to report that the Boeing 787 Agreement ratification bonus will...
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Boeing 787-9 TA Ratification Results
Hawaiian Flight Attendants Ratify 787-9 TA Dear Hawaiian Flight Attendants: The Polls are closed and the vote is in. We are pleased to...
Jul 10, 20181 min read
Peter Ingram Re: 787-9 TA Ratification
No 787-9 TA Ratification, No 787-9 Purchase July 4, 2018 Dear Fellow Flight Attendant: The AFA received a letter from Peter Ingram,...
Jul 4, 20181 min read
787 Roadshow: Background Information
June 21, 2018. Honolulu, Hawai'i. AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo provides background information about the Boeing 787...
Jun 25, 20181 min read
787 Roadshow: Signing Bonus
June 21, 2018. Honolulu, Hawai'i. AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo discusses the 787 TA Signing Bonus. (03:30)
Jun 25, 20181 min read
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