2.21.24 – Members Of Congress And Elected Officials Support Flight Attendants

Members of Congress and Elected Officials Support Flight Attendants

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

On February 13th, Flight Attendants across the industry stood together in historic solidarity. As Union members, we have each other’s backs. On the picket line last week, we were supported by elected officials – at multiple bases, from all levels of government – who showed us that they have our backs, too.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9, third from right) and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-4, second from right) at ORD.

(L to R): Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX-32, center) at DCA;Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1, center right) at DCA.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and APFA National Secretary Josh Black at DCA.

(L to R): Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX-35), Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), and Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR-4) at DCA.; Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2, center) at DCA.

Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9, center left) at MCO.

Thank you for standing in solidarity with over 100,000 Flight Attendants in our effort to secure the contracts we deserve.

We were also supported by numerous state and local officials, including a few who are seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives: John Morse, candidate for MD-3; State Rep. Julie Johnson, candidate for TX-32; Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, candidate for AZ-3; and Delegate Joe Vogel, candidate for MD-6.

Flight Attendants travel with our congressional representatives as they fly to and from Washington every week. Members of Congress have a firsthand view into the increasingly challenging nature of our jobs. APFA is grateful for their continued support, not just in our fight to protect our profession, but in the broader struggle for all workers to be fairly compensated for the value of our labor. Capitol Hill needs more representatives who will lend their voice to the struggles of working people.

How can I help ensure that the representatives we elect to Congress are fighting for Flight Attendants and workers’ rights?

1. Vote!
   1. NOW: Check (or update) your voter registration
   2. Vote in your state’s primary election between March-September
   3. Take advantage of early voting (beginning now in some states)
   4. Vote in the 2024 general election on or before November 5^th

2. Participate in the APFA PAC!
   1. NOW: Join the APFA PAC today!
   2. Congress passes laws and regulations that impact our profession, meaning that contributing to the APFA PAC is an investment in our careers. The APFA PAC helps elect candidates who will fight for Flight Attendants. The more APFA members voluntarily participate, the stronger our collective voice in Washington. Learn more about how the APFA PAC helps elect pro-labor candidates.

In Solidarity,

Allie Malis
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Lori Glattly
APFA Government Affairs Representative

[email protected]