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Increased Unemployment Benefits Under COVID-19 Relief Act

Increased Unemployment Benefits Under COVID-19 Relief Act

10 Apr, 2020

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Increased Unemployment Benefits Under COVID-19 Relief Act

Generally, if you take a leave or a reduction in hours as a result of the current economic downturn, you will be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. These benefits vary by state. There's a new Q and A available with updated information about these benefits.

Increased Unemployment Benefits Under COVID-19 Relief Act

UPDATE: AFL-CIO State-by-State COVID-19 Resources for Workers

UPDATE: AFL-CIO State-by-State COVID-19 Resources for Workers

07 Apr, 2020

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UPDATE: AFL-CIO State-by-State COVID-19 Resources for Workers

The AFL-CIO has produced a valuable, searchable tool for finding resources, benefits, and information for workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This includes details about unemployment benefits in each state. We're sharing that and other new resources with members.

UPDATE: AFL-CIO State-by-State COVID-19 Resources for Workers

News Alert: Face Masks and the VLOA/VEOP Process

News Alert: Face Masks and the VLOA/VEOP Process

06 Apr, 2020

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News Alert: Face Masks and the VLOA/VEOP Process

American will start providing face masks for those front line team members who choose to wear them at work. Masks will be sent to stations throughout early April with more added as supplies increase. Plus information about what to expect if you volunteered for VLOA or VEOP.

News Alert: Face Masks and the VLOA/VEOP Process

Urgent Action Alert: Click to Tell the President to Fund Our Paychecks!

Urgent Action Alert: Click to Tell the President to Fund Our Paychecks!

01 Apr, 2020

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Urgent Action Alert: Click to Tell the President to Fund Our Paychecks!

The grants for the airline industry in the Coronavirus relief act are supposed to fund paychecks and benefits for two million hourly workers, including passenger service agents and reservations agents. Let's make sure that happens.

Urgent Action Alert: Click to Tell the President to Fund Our Paychecks!

Senate Approves Airline Relief with Worker Protections

Senate Approves Airline Relief with Worker Protections

26 Mar, 2020

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Senate Approves Airline Relief with Worker Protections

On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed a $2.2 trillion economic relief bill that included $58 billion in aid for U.S. airlines. CWA worked to ensure the package includes $25 billion for employee wages, salaries, and benefits.

Senate Approves Airline Relief with Worker Protections

New Information for AA Reservations Agents

New Information for AA Reservations Agents

23 Mar, 2020

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New Information for AA Reservations Agents

CWA has been working with American Airlines to allow agents to work at home wherever possible in an effort to keep everyone safe, acknowledging agents' requests. We hope this can be expanded going forward. Here we provide current details and answers to questions as of March 22, 2020.

New Information for AA Reservations Agents