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PSP Update: Congress Needs to Hear from Us NOW

Thousands of our co-workers were furloughed in October, and the health and economic crises have only deepened. We cannot go through another holiday without relief. Call your congressional representative and senators today and every day until they pass a bill.

CWA/NETT Training Scholarships for CWA Passenger Services Employees

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant impact on airlines, CWA/NETT Academy is funding more than 125 training scholarships for CWA passenger services members.

A Deal Is Possible This Week: KEEP CALLING SENATORS!

Our calls and letters are making a difference. Negotiations continue among Congressional leaders and the White House to reach a deal to support aviation workers and stop the furloughs. We cannot stress enough how urgent it is to keep calling your senators every day for as long as negotiations continue. It only takes a few minutes.

It's Not Over Yet: Furlough Update for CWA Members

We know it has been a tough week for everyone. And it's not over yet. We need to keep calling our senators every day for as long as negotiations continue to extend the PSP and stop or reverse the furloughs. It only takes a few minutes to call your senators.

It Didn't Have to Be This Way. There is Still Time to Reverse Furloughs

Thousands of aviation workers across the country have begun receiving their lay off notices because Mitch McConnell refuses to allow a vote on a comprehensive COVID relief package. But it's still not too late to act. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said the airline would reverse the furloughs if the Senate were to reach a deal soon.

Important Message for Members

In recent days, we've received a lot of questions about the furloughs and how they will be implemented, so we want to explain the process and provide information about transfers and recall rights.

American Airlines Announces Furloughs in Passenger Services Group

American Airlines has notified our union of their intent to furlough 1,085 positions in our group. This is in the CSA/CSC, CAR, and Premium Services groups.

Time Is Running Out! Tell Congress to Extend Payroll Support Program

CWA and other airline unions call for an extension of the CARES Act Payroll Support Program now to save our jobs!

Tell Congress: Save Our Jobs!

It will only take a minute to make your voice heard. Send a letter to Congress telling them to extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program through March 2021 to protect hundreds of thousands of aviation jobs.

WARN Act Notifications Do NOT Mean Furloughs Are Definite

American Airlines will be sending Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications, or WARN Act notifications, to CWA/IBT Association-covered employees. This notice, which is required by law, will contain information indicating that AA may furlough employees. This does NOT mean you will be furloughed.

New Applications for VLOA Accepted Through June 27

American Airlines is now accepting new applications for VLOA that would run through September 30, 2020. Applications are due before midnight Central Time on June 27, 2020. All U.S.-based mainline employees except pilots are eligible to apply.