***VOTE IS THIS MORNING*** Tell Congress Flight Attendants Deserve 10 Hours Rest Now!!

***VOTE IS THIS MORNING***

Tell Congress Flight Attendants Deserve 10 Hours Rest Now!!

February 11, 2016

The House Transportation Committee will be considering the FAA Reauthorization bill H.R. 4441 this Today, February 11th.  We need every IAM Flight Attendant to contact members on the Transportation Committee and tell them to vote “YES” to Representative Michael Capuano’s Flight Crew Fatigue Amendment to the FAA bill when it is considered. 

It’s time to put Congress on notice, that we are DONE being treated as second class citizens behind pilots.  They need to realize that we are an integral part of aviation safety and we demand to be treated like it! 

We need each of you along with your family and friends to call at least two or three representatives that are in your state – if you are from a state with no members on the Transportation Committee, then call a member located in a state that you fly to on a regular basis. 

Sample Telephone Script: “Hello, my name is _________ and I live in _________. I’m a Flight Attendant for Express Jet and proud Machinists Union member. I’m calling to urge Representative _____________ to support the Flight Crew Fatigue Amendment being offered by Representative Capuano to the FAA Reauthorization bill. Hopefully, Flight Attendants can count on Representative _____________ support.” This is going to be a tough fight, but we can WIN if the members on the Transportation Committee hear from us before Thursday’s vote. By calling and letting Congress know we need this, we are simply doing what we do best, ensuring safety in aviation. It’s time to make history, not just for us but also to protect future generations of Flight Attendants and passengers. Call now and let them know that the Fighting Machinist Flight Attendants will NOT stand for substandard rest and fatigue protections!  Your voice matters!

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

Majority Members

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Minority Members 

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