Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Union Says Non-Perishable Food Items, Everyday Essentials, Kids
Items Needed
America West flight attendants are holding a holiday food drive
to assist flight attendants in need during the holiday
season.
"The last few years have been difficult for all workers across
all industries, but our flight attendants are more in need now than
ever before. Our food bank is a response to requests for help from
our members who are struggling. America West flight attendants have
not had a wage increase since 2002 and are having a hard time eking
out a living on wages eroded by time and the poor economy," said
Lisa LeCarre, AFA-CWA America West President.
The Pantry of Love was a brainstorm of AFA-CWA Council 66
activists. It was formed in 2008 and is managed by Council
Representative Erin McLoughlin. Approximately 15 flight
attendants visit the food bank each month and during the holidays,
those numbers increase.
"After furloughs and foreclosures, some of our members could not
afford to feed themselves or their families. AFA-CWA
responded to their needs by organizing the Pantry of Love Food
Bank, which relies entirely on donations and volunteers," said
McLoughlin. "It is heart-wrenching to see such need from
people who work so hard for such a huge company with all the
resources that they have available. Our flight attendants didn't
ask for this merger and didn't ask for frozen wages. At least when
they ask for help, we are here to do what we can."
America West Airlines merged with US Airways in 2005, yet flight
attendants are still without a contract that merges their two
employee groups.
For readers in the Phoenix area, donations will be collected at
the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on Wednesday
from 0900-1600 MST
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