New Hires Deserve Better Than Management’s Fear Tactics
As fellow SkyWest Flight Attendants, we created Lifelines to build a supportive community that addresses the challenges faced by those in initial training and just starting out on the line. Unfortunately, management has spread misinformation and used fear tactics to discourage new hires from connecting with pro-union colleagues who are advocating for the best interests of all Flight Attendants, including our newest crew members.
Let’s clear the air.
Ep 19: Interview with Romero Malone
Romero made history as the first Black SIA President, striving to improve the lives of SkyWest Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, his tenure was plagued by racism, and an alarming lack of support from management. Despite his best efforts to advocate for flight attendants, he was forced out by the SIA Board in coordination with management.
DOL’s Lawsuit Exposes the SkyWest Inflight Association as an Illegal Company Union
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent lawsuit against the SkyWest Inflight Association (SIA) once again confirms what many of us have known for a long time: SIA is an illegal company union operating at the behest of management, not for the Flight Attendants it claims to represent.
Why Coworkers Join Management's Anti-Union Campaign: An Empathetic Look
Unionization is a hot topic at SkyWest Airlines. While many Flight Attendants advocate for union representation through AFA, some side with management's anti-union stance due to misinformation and fear. SkyWest's anti-union propaganda and pressure on certain Flight Attendants create a tough environment for questioning the status quo. Understanding these dynamics with empathy reveals that true protection and safeguarding of rights come from union support, empowering a unified and informed workforce.
AFA Reaches Pay Improvements, Summer Reliability Deals with American Wholly-Owned Regionals
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing Flight Attendants at American’s wholly-owned regionals Envoy, Piedmont, and PSA, have reached agreements with the airlines to increase pay, provide a retention bonus, summer reliability incentive program, and significantly improve commuter benefits.