Government Affairs

The APFA Government Affairs Department is your advocate on Capitol Hill. Our top priorities are always the issues that are most important to Flight Attendants, such as job security and workplace safety.

The aviation industry is highly regulated, so what happens in the halls of Congress directly impacts our work environment on a daily basis. This is why our Union must stay involved in federal, state, and even local level issues.

The relationships that APFA cultivates with members of Congress and other government officials allow our Union to promote our profession and raise our concerns. The APFA Government Affairs Department meets face-to-face with lawmakers and their staff. With so many voices in Washington, it is important that lawmakers hear directly from us as Flight Attendants.

If you are interested in learning more about the APFA Government Affairs Department and what we are fighting for, send an email to [email protected] or Contact Government Affairs.

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Allie Malis
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Lori Glattly
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Government Affairs Hotlines

11.05.24 – Today is Election Day – Vote!

Today is Election Day and your opportunity to make your voice heard. If you need help finding your polling place, visit www.vote.org. Your participation in this election is critical to a thriving Democracy.

9.25.24 – APFA Endorses Vice President Harris in 2024 Presidential Election

Today, the APFA Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.

9.17.24 – National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Now is a good time to check your voter registration status to ensure that you are able to participate in our democratic process on November 5th, 2024.

6.12.24 – 32 U.S. Senators Urge NMB To Resolve Prolonged Contract Negotiations

Sen. Sanders and 31 Senators Call on National Mediation Board to End Delays and Allow Airline Workers to Strike If Agreements Can’t Be Reached. Today, 32 U.S. Senators wrote to the National Mediation Board (NMB)

6.04.24 – Call Your Senators Today – Urge Them To Sign The Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)

As we continue to fight for a contract, our career, and our rights as Union members, ask both your Senators to show support for bringing prolonged contract negotiations to a close.

5.24.24 – CALL TO ACTION: Senate Sign-On Letter To The National Mediation Board (NMB)

Last week, 178 members of the House of Representatives signed this letter that was sent to the National Mediation Board urging the agency to use all available tools to help aviation workers secure contracts.

5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law

This week, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This long-term legislation equips the FAA with much-needed resources

5.15.24 – 178 Members of Congress Sign Letter to the National Mediation Board

Yesterday, Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) sent this bipartisan letter to the National Mediation Board, which included the signatures of 178 members of Congress.

11.05.24 – Today is Election Day – Vote!

9.25.24 – APFA Endorses Vice President Harris in 2024 Presidential Election

Today, the APFA Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.

9.17.24 – National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Now is a good time to check your voter registration status to ensure that you are able to participate in our democratic process on November 5th, 2024.

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Representatives and Senators must be kept informed if they are to get involved at any point. By attending campaign fundraising events, APFA has an opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress, not just to their staff, in order to explain APFA's position on important issues.

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Legislation

Unruly Passengers
Flight Attendants should not have to fear for their safety just by coming to work. A federal "No-Fly" list would keep abusive passengers off our airplanes. Learn More
Cabin Air Quality
When toxic fumes enter the cabin air supply, Flight Attendants and passengers are put at risk. Yet little has been done to regulate this issue. We need onboard sensors, standardized reporting, and comprehensive training to prevent these incidents from happening. Learn More
Emergency Evacuation Standards
Congress must require that the FAA conduct a legitimate airplane evacuation study to update its standards using an actual aircraft (and different aircraft bodies), include all types of participants, factor in the current aircraft seat dimensions, carry-on baggage, emotional support animals, and passenger behaviors to reach an accurate conclusion about its evacuation standards. Learn More
Cabin Temperature Standards
We need temperature standards on the airplane! It’s too hot, it’s too cold, it’s UNSAFE. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) state that onboard temperatures should be between 65-80 degrees on the ground. Learn More
Radiation
Flight Attendants are exposed to high level of radiation due to the amount of time we fly. Research and education must be done to mitigate this workplace risk and require airlines to educate Flight Attendants about the risks of radiation. In addition, we would like the FAA to conduct a study on the risks of cosmic radiation to Flight Attendants’ health and potential solutions. Learn More
Flags of Convenience
We must protect U.S. aviation jobs from being outsourced. “Flag of convenience” business models use the weakest legal, regulatory, labor, and safety practices from other countries. Let’s prevent a race to the bottom. Learn More

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Workplace Safety

If you are currently experiencing a SOF event, please follow the SOF Checklist.

For all smoke/odor/fume events (SOF), please file (1) CERS Report, (2) APFA SOF Event Form, and (3) IOD. Flight Attendants are also encouraged to report their specific safety concern regarding an SOF event to the Cabin ASAP program. (4) Cabin ASAP reports are reviewed by the Event Review Committee (ERC) consisting of individuals from APFA, APA, FAA, and the Company.

If you experienced extreme cabin temperatures, hot or cold, that you believe posed a risk to passenger and Flight Attendant health/safety, please report these conditions by filling out (1) Cabin ASAP Report, (2) CERS Report, and (3) APFA Hot Cabin Report Form. Data drives everything at the company and the FAA. Please make sure these health/safety events are captured so we can prevent them from occurring in the future.