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Piedmont Leadership Training at CLT

In November Piedmont agents gathered for a major Leadership Training event in Charlotte, North Carolina. They held mock hearings and learned all the practical details they will need to help fellow agents navigate grievances and other problems at work.

Envoy Stewards Train as Agent Advocates

In November more than 20 Envoy stewards trained as agent advocates in Chicago and Dallas, learning how to handle a variety of questions and procedures under the new contract. They look forward to providing help to all their coworkers.

More Action Against Airport Assaults

In September 2019, AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson spoke on the topic of assaults on passenger service agents before a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.

Piedmont Bargaining Update for November 2017

Our CWA bargaining team met with the company’s bargaining team from November 7-9 and continued working toward a fair and equitable contract. Talks and proposals were focused on economics for all three days.

Envoy Bargaining Update for October-November 2017

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Envoy committee on October 31-November 1. The CWA Bargaining Committee passed a proposal related to Recognition to determine the bargaining unit and a counter proposal on Holidays.

Air Rage Update

We are continuing to fight for more powerful protections for passenger service agents who face verbal and physical abuse on the job. This fall we're advocating on Capitol Hill for key protections and procedures our agents need and deserve.

Does Envoy See Workers as Assets or Liabilities?

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What's at stake at the Envoy bargaining table? Sheryl Bachman started working for American Airlines in 1985 and now works for Envoy. "We're working at a bare bones level, and that can't be right."

Hurricane Relief Efforts: Agents Report from Texas and Puerto Rico

We've seen an outpouring of help for our sisters and brothers devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Please read the stories our members shared below, and continue to support the District 6 and District 3 relief efforts in any way you can.

Stronger Together: Fundraising for American Agents in Puerto Rico

A wonderful crowd joined American Airlines agents for food, games, and solidarity to say "We Are Truly Stronger Together!" and raise money for our sisters and brothers at SJU.

Piedmont Workers Stand Together at CLT

In Charlotte, North Carolina, last week, more than two dozen members of Local 3645 mobilized to call attention to low wages and difficult working conditions at Piedmont Airlines.

Envoy Bargaining Update for September 2017

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Your CWA bargaining committee met with the Envoy company committee on September 26-28. The bargaining committees discussed shift trades, classifications, and a flow-through agreement.