Fabric Face Mask Recommendations
May 5, 2020 No Comments
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks offer limited protection and work better
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GOOD COMMON SENSE “HYGIENE” IS THE BEST DEFENSE
March 12, 2020 No Comments
*WASH YOUR HANDS “OFTEN”: (The best way to get rid of germs in most situations.) Use the 5 step method 1. WET: With clean warm
ITF Cabin Crew Violence and Harassment Survey
February 11, 2020 No Comments
Sisters & Brothers, As you know the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) are members of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), which
Flight Safety: SAFO 17011 Runway Status Lights (RWSL)
October 27, 2017 No Comments
This SAFO serves to ensure that aircraft operators, pilots and airport personnel are aware of the installation, meaning, and use of RWSLs. There have been
Senator Blumenthal Announces Act Aimed at Combating Toxic Cabin Air
July 27, 2017 No Comments
On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, a bill that
MAJOR MOVEMENT TOWARDS RECOGNITION OF CABIN AIR QUALITY SAFETY CONCERNS
July 7, 2017 No Comments
Late last year, IAM Legislative Director Hasan Solomon and myself met with staff of Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Senator Blumenthal had several constituents who thought
Flight Attendant Health Update
September 21, 2016 No Comments
Dear Flight Attendant Group: As Fall is upon us, we are entering the flu and cold season. As flight attendants we need to exercise good
ExpressJet Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Bulletin
September 10, 2016 No Comments
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Effective immediately, due to potential safety concerns, the FAA has issued a precautionary recommendation to prohibit the use of Samsung Galaxy
Flight Attendant Requirement on Ferry Flights
July 22, 2016 No Comments
Dear Flight Attendants: The following is to clarify a situation which presented itself and to make sure accurate information is out there. A situation arose
Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference, Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant
June 2, 2016 No Comments
June 2, 2016 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee Opens Conference, Presents Award to Hero Flight Attendant Alyssa Schulte receives the JATSC Safety Appreciation Award. (From
McConnell tees up Senate consideration of FAA bill this week (WE WILL BE PUSHING FOR CSA LANGUAGE AND FA 10 HR REST)
April 6, 2016 No Comments
Fresh off a two-week recess, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off today’s session by getting the legislative ball rolling on the Senate’s FAA bill.