In Loving Memory of Courtney Edwards

In Loving Memory of Courtney Edwards

05 Jan, 2023

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In Loving Memory of Courtney Edwards

My name is Donielle Prophete. I am the President of CWA Local 3645, which represents Piedmont agents at 24 stations, including Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in Alabama. On December 31, one of our members at MGM, Courtney Edwards, was fatally injured in an on-the-job accident below the wing.

In Loving Memory of Courtney Edwards

"Poverty Wages Shouldn't Fly!" Good Jobs Good Airports National Day of Action

"Poverty Wages Shouldn't Fly!" Good Jobs Good Airports National Day of Action

11 Dec, 2022

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"Poverty Wages Shouldn't Fly!" Good Jobs Good Airports National Day of Action

On December 8, a coalition of aviation workers—including members of CWA, UNITE-HERE, SEIU, and allied organizations—came out in 15 cities across the country to advocate for improved national labor standards under the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act (GJGA).

"Poverty Wages Shouldn't Fly!" Good Jobs Good Airports National Day of Action

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

11 Dec, 2022

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In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

Earlier this month, transportation unions were back in the headlines as the Biden administration called on Congress to take action to avert a strike in the commercial rail industry. As passenger service agents, we have more in common with railroad workers than you might think.

In the News: Railway Labor Act Impact on Rail and Airline Workers

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

11 Apr, 2022

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CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

In response to the problem of airline passenger violence, on April 6, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act in both houses of Congress.

CWA Agents Welcome New Bill vs. Abusive Passengers

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

24 Feb, 2022

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High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA

In Miami, Local 3146 Envoy passenger service agents and wheelchair attendants are on the front lines of customer service each and every day, but excessive overtime is a major challenge as flight schedules return to pre-pandemic levels. Local 3146 President James McKnight shares details about the situation at MIA.

High Turnover and OT Spark Frustration at MIA