The Government Affairs Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and pursue legislative activities that relate to the AFA-CWA political agenda and to build positive relationships with candidates for office and elected officials.

As a representative, you will:

• Make suggestions on initiatives that could be pursued in legislative affairs and political matters at the local level to the Local Executive Council (LEC). All problems/issues shall be discussed with the LEC President and MEC Government Affairs Chairperson for coordination at the airline level, of for processing at the AFA International level.

• Schedule and attend meetings with local elected officials and key staff.

• Act on and follow through on directives as established in the AFA Constitution & Bylaws and FlightPAC.

• Provide information about the FlightPAC program to Local Council Members.Coordinate enrollment for members who wish to participate.

• Act on recommendations of the AFA Director of Government Affairs and AFA LegislativePolicy Committee.

• Offer timely communications and reports to the LEC regarding the status of local activities.

• Review material, handle correspondence and keep Local Council Members well informed of current legislative developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings.

Qualifications include:

• Previous experience in government affairs work and/or political background is helpful, but not required.

• Understanding of the political and legislative systems.

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current legislative activities and political climate.

• Willingness to participate in political action including picketing, leafleting, and canvassing.

• Adherence to committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct.

• Maintenance of member-in-good-standing status.

• Ability to remain in good standing with the company.

• Willingness to do ongoing committee work on a volunteer basis.

• Committee members should be registered to vote.

• Participation in FlightPAC is encouraged.

The Government Affairs Committee is available to help you with:

• Accessing information about current political and legislative activity affecting Flight Attendants.

• Enrollment in FlightPAC, AFA’s political action committee.

FlightPAC is a part of CWA’s Committee on Political Education (COPE), AFA’s Political Action Committee.

Election law prohibits labor organizations from using treasury dues to make contributions and expenditures in connection with federal elections. Dues from our members are never contributed to campaigns. Violations of campaign finance laws can result in civil penalties, therefore it is important for AFA-CWA leaders and Government Affairs Committee members to understand and observe the laws and rules which govern PAC’s and political activity.

FlightPAC allows members the opportunity to make voluntary contributions to provide financial support to federal candidates to federal office who are committed to helping us accomplish our legislative goals.

Visit the FlightPAC website by clicking here.

Download the FlightPAC brochure and enrollment form here.