STRIKE VOTE
“Solidarity is a force stronger than gravity!” - Sara Nelson AFA-CWA International President
We can face even the most difficult challenges when we do it together.
MOVING FORWARD
Please continue to wear your red pin and lanyard.
We also ask you to become familiar with our union’s strike preparedness manual.
December 11 Day of Action. RSVP NOW!
ACTION
Once you have voted:
- Change social media and FC View profile pictures to the "I Voted Yes" graphic.
- Upload a photo of yourself in uniform (AFA pin showing) and a screenshot of your voting confirmation.
- As the caption, write why you voted yes.
- Don't forget our hashtags #ITSOURTURN #CODEREDSummer #RINGTHEALARM #gowild #CantEarnOnaTurn #lookwhatyoumademedo #flightattendantsfightback #FAFO #weseeRED
Tag @AFAFRONTIER and @AFACWA
TIMELINE
AUGUST 15, 2024
STRIKE VOTE GUIDES TO BE MAILED
AUGUST 20, 2024
VOTING OPENS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
VOTING CLOSE
MOVING FORWARD
Please continue to wear your red pin and lanyard.
We also ask you to become familiar with our union’s strike preparedness manual.
we need to turn out for our December 11 Day of Action. RSVP NOW!
IMPORTANT VOTING NOTES
- Remember once your vote is cast, you cannot change it. Get all of your questions answered before you cast your vote.
- If you need a new Activation Code, request a code at afacwa.org/elections.
- If you need technical assistance, call the Voter Help Line at:
- 1-844-232-2228 EXT 2. The Help Line is open Monday-Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm EST.
- Click to request a new activation code
- Click to vote
Voting Guide
A Strike Vote Guide will be mailed to every Frontier Flight Attendant, along with their voting credentials.
The booklet contains important information about CHAOS™, additional background about negotiations and striking, and the voting process.
Members subscribed to AFA emails will also be sent a link to the booklet.
Strike Vote Questions
Why are we taking a strike vote?
For several months, AFA has been requesting that Frontier management sit down and bargain the impact of their change in business model. Management has refused to engage in impact bargaining, stating they will only discuss the items under the regular Section 6 bargaining.That is really disingenuous by management because in typical Section 6 bargaining neither side can make changes on their own to pay, benefits, or working conditions. Yet, management fundamentally changed how we work on a day to day basis without negotiating with our union and they expect us to wait through lengthy negotiations. Not so fast. Management’s actions are harming Flight Attendants now. There’s no time to wait to address the impact of their decisions on our lives.
Can we strike legally?
Management has an obligation to bargain with AFA over the impact of their fundamental shift in business strategy. This legal obligation to engage in impact bargaining is separate and distinct from their obligation to bargain over negotiations of our contract in our regular Section 6 negotiations. The National Mediation Board is considering our request to schedule mediation dates. Regardless of the timing of that process, a strike vote will be necessary for management to take our concerns seriously. Any strike would be conducted with the advice of our AFA Legal Department and outside counsel.
When Can We Strike?
Taking a strike vote gives the authorization to your MEC and International President to call a strike at the appropriate time. It does not mean we are striking immediately but it sends a powerful message to the Company and the flying public that this issue is serious and urgent. A strong strike vote provides us with all legal options for compelling management to bargain over the impact of their business model.
Did the NMB deny our mediation application?
No, the NMB has yet to rule on our mediation application. Further, the NMB “recommend[ed] [that we] engage in NMB Facilitation to address the issues raised…with respect to these matters.” Management rejected their offer. Nevertheless, we continue to urge management to allow federal mediators to do their job and help resolve this very harmful situation.
Can we inflict economic harm on the company at this time?
We need to be exact and strategic in our actions. We are only taking a strike vote at this time. We are not on strike. There is not a strike date set and we should not be insinuating that we intend to inflict any kind of economic harm on the company. We are simply asserting the significance and urgency of this issue and management’s responsibility to negotiate with us. If you have a creative idea of how to encourage management to negotiate with us, call your local and share it. Don’t speculate on social media.
In the event of a strike, do probationary Flight Attendants need to be concerned?
In the event of a strike, probationary Flight Attendants have the same legal rights as everyone else and the full protection of the Union. Management cannot discipline a Flight Attendant on probation for participating in a legal strike.
Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote you must be
An active AFA member in good standing
How do I become current on dues?
Am I eligible to vote while on probation?
New hires can vote after four full months of service from the date of graduation.
Can someone see my vote?
No. No one has access to how you voted. Once you have cast your ballot it is electronically sealed and cannot be connected to you. AFA uses a vendor that ensures your vote is secret and secure
Can the company discipline Flight Attendants for striking?
No. If management were to take action against any Flight Attendant for participating in CHAOS, AFA lawyers would immediately be in Federal Court seeking to enjoin management and pursue full backpay for the Flight Attendant(s).
By voting yes, does this mean I will be going on strike?
No. By voting to authorize a strike, you are backing up our priorities at the negotiating table and indicating you are willing to strike, if necessary.
What if I don't want to strike?
We are trying to create leverage to get a new agreement that is collectively better than the ones we have today. Everyone will benefit from this effort, so everyone should participate. In fact, the more people who say they don’t want to strike, the more likely it becomes that management will prevail in these negotiations.