9.03.20 – Save Our Jobs! APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Save Our Jobs!
APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th

The APFA Government Affairs Department is proud of your enthusiasm to come to Washington to fight for our jobs. We must keep the pressure on Washington to pass a stimulus bill and extend the Payroll Support Program. Our jobs are on the line. Join us in Washington to deliver this message to our lawmakers, loud and clear. We will not go down without a fight.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions in the District, the event will be different from past events. Please read over this information carefully. Due to restrictions on Capitol Grounds, you must RSVP to attend this event.

Date: Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
Time: 9am-11am ET
Location: US Capitol (Demonstration Area 8) – across the street from the Russell Senate Office Building
(pending final permit approval)

*The city requires that people traveling to Washington, D.C. from certain states for non-essential activities self-quarantine for 14 days after their arrival. As of today, these high-risk states include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Violators could be fined. However, the city may revise this list on September 8th, so keep an eye out. We will need a strong showing from our local bases!

Your Checklist for the Rally

• Wear a mask (required by DC law). Practice social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer.
• Complete the health assessment prior to your arrival.
• Wear your uniform in compliance with uniform standards.
• Wear or bring comfortable walking shoes – you will be standing and walking in grass.
• Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
• Bring water and snacks, if needed.
• Represent your Union – Be the “P” in APFA.
• Refer questions from the media to Lori Vitto Glattly and Allie Malis.
• Take photos! Post them, tag them, and send them to [email protected].
• Make and bring a sign – big, bold letters read best. Examples:

• Save Our Jobs!
• Extend the PSP – Stimulus Bill Now!
• Fight For Us!
• PSP Saves Jobs
• APFA Supports PSP
• #FacingFurlough #ReliefNow
• Don’t Clip Our Wings – Extend PSP Now!
• Aviation Propels the Economy
• My Job Is On The Line – Stop the Political Games
• Keep Our Economy Soaring – Support Aviation Workers!

 

Due to capacity limits and restrictions on Capitol Grounds, you must RSVP to attend this event.

Please attend a pre-rally video conference with us on Tuesday, September 8th, at 6pm ET to review event rules. A link and more information will be emailed to those who have RSVP’d.

If you can join, RSVP HERE.

We expect this event to fill up, so if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know by resubmitting the form as soon as possible.

Questions? Email [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Allie Malis
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Lori Glattly
APFA Government Affairs Representative

[email protected]