About Local 78:
Fort Lauderdale is a great city known for its beautiful beaches, extensive canal system, and relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Often called the "Venice of America" due to its waterways, it’s a premier destination for boating enthusiasts. The city offers a lively arts and culture scene, with galleries, museums, and theaters, as well as a vibrant dining and nightlife scene along Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale’s tropical climate, luxury resorts, and proximity to Miami make it an attractive spot for both tourists and residents looking for a blend of coastal beauty and urban amenities.
Meet Your Local 78 Officers
Representing Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Dwight Blackman
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Yandy Rodriguez
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Vacant
Secretary & Treasurer
In accordance with the Article VIII of the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws, all Councils in Category I must nominate and elect officers for a three-year term. The voting statistics for the election are as follows: there are 1015 eligible voters in Ft. Lauderdale, 148 voted. A total of 148 votes were tallied for a turnout of 14.58%. 115 of these voters voted online and 33 voted via telephone.
Term Effective: July 1, 2022
Term Ending: June 30, 2025
Meet Your Local 78 Representatives
Working Hard for YOU!
Air Safety, Health, & Security
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Vacant
Representative
Benefits
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Yandy Rodriguez
Communications
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Vacant
Representative
Have Questions or Feedback? Email Us!
Employee Assistance, Pro. Standards, & FADAP
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Judy Beck
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Yandy Rodriguez
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Shereece Fleming
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Richard Fitch
Need Help? Contact EAP Anytime!
Call Us: (800) 424-2406 or (202) 434-0560
Email Us: FLLEAP@spiritafa.com
Government Affairs
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Vacant
Representative
Want to see how to get involved or have questions? Email Us!
Grievance
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Vacant
Chairperson
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Gena Gambuto
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Austin Bryant
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Kimberle Samarelli
Facing Disciplinary Action or Have Questions? Email Us!
Hotels & Transportation
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Jessica Drossart
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Darwin Dillard
Have Hotel & Transportation Feedback or Questions? Email Us
Human Rights & Equity
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Vacant
Representative
New Hire
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Trycia Ferreira
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Michael VanderWerf
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Shaniel Gordon
Have New Hire Questions? Email Us!
Scheduling & Reserve
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Jessica Frailey
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Erin Fowler
Have Reserve or Scheduling Issues or Questions? Email Us!
Committee Information & Resources
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Air Safety, Health, & Security
The Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) works with the company on matters related to cabin and Flight Attendant safety and health.
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Benefits
The Benefits Committee works to educate and provide assistance to Flight Attendants in all matters involving benefits (including insurance, maternity, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs)
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Communications
The Communications Committee works to maintain regular and timely communication with the membership through relevant channels including print, web, social media, and emerging platforms.
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Professional Standards (EAP)
The EAP is a support service provided by Flight Attendants for Flight Attendants, their families, and partners. EAP peer representatives are trained to provide three distinct, but interrelated, service that include assessment, support, and referral services, professional standards, and critical incident response.
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Government Affairs
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.
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Grievance
The Grievance Committee’s primary responsibility is the protection of all Flight Attendants against arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and to uphold the collective bargaining agreement. If you receive a Notice of Investigation letter or an email from management asking for a statement, contact a grievance representative for assistance.
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Hotels & Transportation
The Hotel Committee investigates Flight Attendant complaints about hotel facilities and transportation providers and periodically inspects these facilities for any decline in quality. Members of this committee survey potential facilities and attempt to eliminate or avoid any possible problems involving transportation or layover facilities.
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Human Rights & Equity
Human Rights and Equity Committee is committed to providing the broadest possible representation of our members regardless of age, disability, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression.
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New Hire
The New Hire Committee consists of Flight Attendants who assist and guide New Hire Flight Attendants through their first 180 days of probation while they navigate life as a flight attendant. New Hire is a go-to resource for all things related to new hire experiences in which tools are provided to become successful while flying the line.
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Reserve
The reserve committee is here to help Flight Attendants interpret and understand the reserve portion of the contract and serve as a liaison between Crew Scheduling and Flight Attendants holding a reserve schedule.
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Scheduling
The Scheduling Committee provides input to and assists the company’s Crew Planning department in the pairing construction process and assists Flight Attendants with concerns relating to pairings or scheduling.
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Support Center Issues (Ticket Center)
Are you attempting to sign in to the AFA Support Center to file a ticket for a scheduling or other grievance concern? Did you fail to receive a verification email when registering for the first time?
If you have encountered issues, please reach out to your designated Local Scheduling Team as they will be the ones to assist you in the process!