News

Passenger Service Agents at CWA's Next Generation Activist Training

In June 2019 CWA Next Generation and District 3 co-sponsored a new training targeted to the needs of young union members. The participants included two passenger service agents, Jasiman Turner (Piedmont, CLT) and Richard Sanjuan (AA, MIA).

CWA-Envoy Contract Resources

CWA has received the results of the vote on ratification of the tentative agreement between our union and Envoy from BallotPoint, the independent company conducting the election.

Tragic Loss of Piedmont Agent Kendrick Darrell Hudson

Tragedy visited our CWA Agents family on Sunday, August 11, when passenger service agent Kendrick Darrell Hudson died on the job at Charlotte Douglas International airport. Agents honored his memory at a vigil on August 18.

Report Blasts Envoy for Hazardous Conditions for Agents

Serious safety concerns, including rushed inspections, high stress, and dangerous time pressures are among the issues cited in a new report on conditions for Envoy passenger service agents.

Envoy News Roundup

We feel the momentum is really on our side right now at Envoy, and we’re looking forward to fresh bargaining in January to make sure that we put an end to poverty wages for all our agents

Assault Protections Are Now Law

On October 3, 2018, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill that included critical protections from assault for passenger service agents. The bill also included a long-needed increase in the minimum rest period for flight attendants.

Florida Rep. Shalala Joined Envoy Rally to End Poverty Wages

On December 5, newly elected Congresswoman Donna Shalala and State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez joined Envoy-American Eagle passenger service agents for a rally outside MIA in support of a fair contract and against poverty wages.

Envoy Bargaining Update for November 2018

Our fight remains about livable wages, and we are committed to fighting one day longer to bring back a contract that meets every member's needs.

FAA Bill Includes Critical Protections for Agents

On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, the Senate overwhelmingly passed an FAA Reauthorization bill that included critical protections from assault for passenger service agents. The bill also included a long-needed increase in the minimum rest period for flight attendants.

Envoy Bargaining Update for September 2018

The CWA bargaining team met with the Envoy team on September 5th and 6th. They discussed proposals on scope and classifications and passed a proposal on the drug policy. The next bargaining will take place in early November.

Envoy Bargaining Update for August 2018

The CWA bargaining committee met with the Envoy bargaining committee on August 21 and 22. Envoy believes their proposal for wages is industry-leading, but our fight is about livable wages.