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

Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

11 Dec, 2022

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Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

For Piedmont agents, the fall of 2023 is a key turning point. This is when our contract, ratified in 2018, will become “amendable” next fall, which means new bargaining could start as early as the spring, leading up to that amendable date.

Looking Ahead to Piedmont Bargaining in 2023

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

AA Bargaining in Full Swing with Strong Member Support

AA Bargaining in Full Swing with Strong Member Support

11 Dec, 2022

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AA Bargaining in Full Swing with Strong Member Support

Bargaining between the CWA-IBT Association and American Airlines started on October 4th in Dallas and continued in November, with a new round scheduled for January 16-18, 2023. You can help make our efforts successful by showing the company that we are united and willing to stand together for a fair contract.

AA Bargaining in Full Swing with Strong Member Support

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