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Labor Radio-Podcast WeeklyPower at Work; Work Week Radio; Building Bridges: A Labor Podcast; Solidarity Works; It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFA; America Works; RadioLabourOn this week’s show: Power at Work podcast host Seth Haris talks to Labor Secretary Julie Su about empowering workers and The State of Labor 2024…then, on Work Week Radio, Amazon workers in San Francisco demand recognition…The Building Bridges podcast talks with Rachel Ybarra from Starbucks Workers United…Next, David Van Pevenage, who worked at a WestRock paper mill in Washington state until it was shuttered, and Steel Workers Legislative Director Roy Houseman on fair trade, on Solidarity Works: A Podcast From The United Steelworkers…What matters most to senior flight attendants? We find out on the
2024-10-1135 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 20: What Matters Most to Senior SkyWest Flight AttendantsIn Episode 20 of the *It’s Time Live* podcast, experienced SkyWest Flight Attendants share their vision for what should be prioritized in the first legally binding contract negotiated under a SkyWest AFA union. They discuss the need for a restructured pay scale that rewards Flight Attendants more quickly and consistently, along with regular cost-of-living adjustments to ensure wages keep up with inflation. Addressing these changes would create more stability and fairness in compensation, making it possible for Flight Attendants to achieve their financial goals.
The conversation also explores the importance of improving benefits and re...
2024-09-3054 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAInterview with Romero Malone, former SkyWest Flight Attendant and SIA PresidentWe are honored to share our latest episode of “It’s Time Live,” featuring Romero Malone, former SkyWest Flight Attendant and President of the SkyWest Inflight Association (SIA). Romero's journey highlights his strength of character and efforts to change SkyWest's culture. His story underscores the need for an independent union to truly represent and protect SkyWest Flight Attendants.
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 a lack of support from management. Despite his advocacy, the SIA Board, in coordi...
2024-08-121h 36
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 18: Guide for New Hire SkyWest Flight AttendantsNote: Please check the latest notes for this podcast on the OO It's Time website
Welcome to Episode 18 of "It’s Time Live," where we delve into everything new SkyWest flight attendants need to know about joining the airline and how union representation can enhance their careers. Hosted by Gailen David from the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and Salt Lake City-based SkyWest Flight Attendant Jacque Crossley, this episode provides valuable insights for new hires, those in training, or anyone considering a career with SkyWest Airlines.
Introduction to SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines operates De...
2024-07-1149 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 16: Don't Get Played by ManagementIn Episode 16 of “It’s Time Live,” Gailen David and Jacque Crossley address misinformation about unionization spread by SkyWest management.
They debunk myths and clarify the benefits and processes of forming a SkyWest AFA Union. Jacque clarifies confusion surrounding Authorization Cards and the importance of sending them in to ensure a vote for union representation.
The episode also covers how SkyWest management's misinformation campaigns and "union avoidance" efforts are designed to prevent flight attendants from gaining union power.
Additionally, the discussion highlights that there are ZERO DUES until an initial contract is approved, refuti...
2024-03-1320 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 15: Sara Nelson Takes Questions from SkyWest Flight AttendantsIn this "More in 2024" Town Hall, Sara Nelson, AFA-CWA Int'l President, and John Morse, AFA-CWA Associate General Counsel, take questions from a panel of SkyWest Flight Attendants.
Learn about the job protections and support available to members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA that SkyWest Flight Attendants currently don't have.
With our SkyWest AFA Union, we gain a true voice at SkyWest that management doesn't control.
2024-02-231h 01
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 14: Let's Get It Done! More in 2024! On this episode of the "Its Time Live" podcast, we discuss the recent ten days of action for the SkyWest AFA Flight Attendant Union campaign. We recapped the events at our different bases across the US and highlighted the importance of growing the campaign and getting more Flight Attendants involved.
We also discussed how to get more of our coworkers connected to the campaign and sign authorization cards to get us to a vote this year to establish our SkyWest AFA Union.
Our Union will be run by us, for us!
2024-02-0817 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 13: Our 10 Days of Action!In this “It’s Time Live” episode, we discuss our January 10 Days of Action! Of course, the action items we discuss can be done anytime, but we break them, down by day in January to make getting started easier. Plus, you’ll probably find an action item that you’re really good at. Do what comes naturally to you and help make this happen!
Before you know it, these action items will become second nature and help make our SkyWest AFA Union a reality faster than we ever imagined!
2024-01-0724 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 12: Flight Attendants Are Raising the BarThe most recent episode of “It’s Time Live” offered a fascinating exploration into the critical roles and challenges faced by Flight Attendants, mainly focusing on the ongoing contract negotiations within the industry. Guests from American and Southwest Airlines provided a window into their experiences, highlighting the crucial nature of this time for Flight Attendants at all airlines.
A United Front Against Corporate Dominance
At the heart of these negotiations lies a significant struggle against corporate greed. Unions from Alaska, American, Southwest, and United are fighting not only for fair wages and conditions but also for re...
2023-12-2634 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 11: The Great Stewardess RebellionOn this episode, we chat with the author of "The Great Stewardess Rebellion,” Nell McShane Wulfhart! Her book is a captivating narrative set in the 1960s and 1970s.
It chronicles the journey of stewardesses, who utilized the momentum of the feminist and labor movements to transform what was considered one of America's most sexist workplaces. The story focuses on their fight against discriminatory practices in the airline industry, such as age and marriage restrictions, and their struggle for respect and equality.
This rebellion marked a significant step in the fight for women's rights. It reshaped th...
2023-12-0737 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 10: The Grievance ProcessYou've probably heard about the increase in terminations of SkyWest Flight Attendants, many for frivolous reasons. We are talking about people's lives. Each of us sacrifices to earn our wings, and we shouldn't be treated as disposable.
Terminations require justification, and when we have our SkyWest AFA Union, we will have the grievance process to protect those disciplined and terminated unjustly.
But the grievance process is about more than protecting those who are fired or disciplined unfairly; it also protects us when the company violates our work rules. When we have a contract, we can...
2023-11-2308 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 9: Negotiating Our Contract!On this episode of "It's Time Live,"we're diving into the world of contract negotiations with a senior staff negotiator from AFA-CWA, someone who collaborates closely with the negotiating teams at AFA-represented carriers.
Once SkyWest AFA is certified as your collective bargaining representative, your negotiating team will swing into action at the bargaining table. It's essential to note that negotiations will be conducted under the Railway Labor Act, not under management's control. Furthermore, SkyWest Flight Attendants will determine the priorities of these negotiations, resulting in a tentative agreement that SkyWest Flight Attendants can vote...
2023-11-1030 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 8: Let's Talk About ProbationNothing is more nerve-wracking than being a flight attendant on probation, and SkyWest notoriously has one of the hardest and longest probations in the industry. The company loves to say that our probation is no different than anywhere else and that no airline has any protections for probationary flight attendants. But is that true? What can and can’t a union do to protect probationary flight attendants? We did a deep dive into the contracts and probationary policies of nine regional airlines: Envoy, Horizon, Piedmont, Endeavor, PSA, Mesa, Air Wisconsin, GoJet, and SkyWest. Flight attendants at all these airlines except...
2023-10-2236 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 7: Let's Do This!
Tune in as SkyWest Flight Attendants Brandon, Jacque, and Kelly demystify everything you need to know about the SkyWest AFA campaign. Wondering how to make the SkyWest Flight Attendant Union a reality? It's simple: Sign your SkyWest AFA Authorization Card, mail it in, and spread the word by sharing extra cards with coworkers.
When we're unionized, we'll be in a strong position to negotiate a binding contract with management that delivers the enhanced pay, improved work conditions, and crucial job safeguards that SkyWest Flight Attendants deserve.
In this episode, we break down the nuts and bolts of the organizing process. You...
2023-10-0823 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 6: AFA Already Has Our Backs“On this episode of It's Time Live, AFA is vigorously defending two publicly pro-union SkyWest flight attendants, Shane Price and Tresa Grange, who were wrongfully terminated by SkyWest management on baseless grounds. It's blatant retaliation right out of the union-busting playbook. We'll chat with Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, along with John Morse, associate general counsel of the Association of Flight Attendants.
First, a little background. SkyWest flight attendants have been working to establish their SkyWest AFA Union, which will be certified by the National Mediation Board and part of AFA-CWA, the la...
2023-09-2331 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 5: Red Hot Summer of SolidarityIn this episode of "It's Time Live," we are joined by Melissa Osborne, an Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant who also serves as the Alaska AFA Local Council 11 President (SFO Base President). With a rich background that includes roles at Aloha Airlines and Virgin America, Melissa provides deep insights into the substantial benefits that union support and contracts offer flight attendants, ensuring stability and an elevated quality of life. While at Virgin, Melissa experienced firsthand what it was like when management could unilaterally change work rules. Eventually, Virgin America Flight Attendants unionized, and the company later merged with Alaska Airlines.
2023-09-0740 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 4: Guests: AFA-Represented Regional Flight AttendantsIn this episode, we chat with two AFA-represented regional airline Flight Attendants, Katiauna Dates from Envoy and Wendy Kaihara from Horizon. Katiauna and Wendy have gotten more involved with their unions at the LEC* level to support their coworkers.
Here are some of the topics we discuss during this podcast:
Reserve Policies - Definitive contractual provisions in place improve the quality of life of reserve Flight Attendants.
Management Accountability - Contractual language that holds management accountable and compensates Flight Attendants when violations occur.
Commuter Policies - The latest improvements to commuter policies and ho...
2023-08-2239 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 3: Flying Above The Union-BustingIn this episode, we are rejoined by three former SkyWest Flight Attendants, Brian, Candice, and Rob, now flying for unionized airlines.
They share how they came to see through the union-busting narrative that SkyWest management has weaved into every aspect of our airline's corporate culture. Introduced during training and consistently reinforced at every touchpoint, anti-union messaging is impossible to avoid at SkyWest, and management is determined to maintain 100% of the power over every aspect of our SkyWest Flight Attendant careers. It doesn't have to be this way.
Our guests share how empowered they feel as...
2023-08-0722 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 2: Why Flying Is Better With A Union!This episode is the first half of our chat with three former SkyWest Flight Attendants, Brian, Candice, and Rob, who left to fly for unionized airlines, Alaska and Southwest.
We get into the details to see how having a contract makes all the difference when it comes to everything from pay, to work rules, even how unionized Flight Attendants are compensated when the company violates the contract.
2023-07-2024 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAEp 1: How Did Our SkyWest AFA Campaign Get Started?Our SkyWest crew describes how the SkyWest AFA campaign got started and why they know it's time for SkyWest Flight Attendants to have a real voice at SkyWest.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee or another "favorite beverage" and learn more about your SkyWest AFA Flight Attendant Union.
2023-07-0725 min
It’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAExtra 2: A Chat with Sara Nelson and Keturah JohnsonSara Nelson, Int'l President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, and Keturah Johnson, Int'l VP of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, join us to answer your questions and share more information about how a SkyWest Flight Attendant Union will work for SkyWest Flight Attendants!
2023-06-2658 minIt’s Time Live - SkyWest AFAExtra 1: Chat with Keturah Johnson and Other AFA Regional Flight AttendantsMeet three amazing Flight Attendant leaders from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA who share how SkyWest Flight Attendants will benefit by establishing their own Flight Attendant Union and joining other Flight Attendants throughout the industry to gain the improvements to pay, and work rules, plus the job protections they deserve.
Guest:
Katurah Johnson - International Vice President, AFA-CWA
Panel:
Jan Wyatt - Air Safety and Health Chair, Envoy - AFA-CWA
Katiauna Dates - Grievance Representative, Envoy - AFA-CWA
2023-06-2639 min