OUR Song

Delta flight attendants who gathered in Atlanta for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march last month cheered a new song written by MSP-based Delta flight attendant Jarrod Anderson, echoing our campaign theme Opportunity. Unity. Respect. (OUR Song). Led by Jarrod, we sang the song in celebration not only of Dr. Kings legacy, but the legacy we're building now at Delta.

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[jarrodsings]

someone advocating on our behalf whether its in the workplace or protecting our profession in D.C. We can't do that alone. Also, if you're upset about the amount of money activists are being paid, please inquire about what Delta is paying attorneys to fight unions and how much they spend on lobbying against your insterests. That's YOUR money being spent against you. While I respect your right to chose what you prefer, I cannot respect ignorance. Please educate yourself before making accusations.

[jarrodsings]

It's unfortunate that you weren't contacted properly, however, why don't you offer your time and help to YOUR union? AFA needs ALL of our flight attendants to work properly and $43/month is hardly anything to pay considering how much more protection/pay we retain over our DAL counterparts. It could always be better, but it cannot be without each and every one of us doing our part to ensure it's success.

[737823]

The sun has set on the NWA AFA and AFA's days are numbered. All a revote will do is delay the inevitable-just look at what happened with IAM and simulator technicians. Even many formerly pro-AFA FAs have said they'll vote no in a recount. AFA back off!

[MrRic2828]

i voted NO

[MrRic2828]

interesting

[jarrodsings]

It does. The landscape of the industry is changing and airlines are on the path to become global entities, i.e., (Air France/KLM merging with Delta). Lobbyists on both sides of the ocean are asking our gov't to allow increased ownership of airlines by overseas investors which would allow our company to be majority owned by foreign investors. Without representation, we could be at the mercy of their wishes. Think about cruise ships and how many Americans you see working on them. We need to have

[jarrodsings]

for our co-workers and those who share our proud profession. There are only a handful of activists working on the campaign who are off full time or getting paid for time. Many have turned down the pay including a the Delta flight attendants as they too believe representation is the right approach. As far as outsourcing goes, it's not just about the past, it's about the present and future. Many of Delta's departments are outsourced and while you think that has no implication on you career...

[jarrodsings]

@patnofriend: resorting to name calling is not only childish, but unproductive. I have NEVER been paid 120 hours/mo. I am paid 92 and haven't turned in expenses in about a year! Please state facts, not rumors. I am available 24/7 and have done a lot to help build and maintain the campaign because I believe in the cause and the benefits of having representation. AFA is based on a member mobilization/participation model. I have volunteered my time as have countless others to ensure prosperity

[patnofriend]

@jarrodsings What a BIG FAT HYPOCRITE you are! You've gotten paid 120 hours a month plus expenses to be offline full time and you dare to tell others to donate their time?!?!? You crazy man! Just another example of why we don't need AFA and their money grubbing staffers.

[patnofriend]

Hey jarrodsings, and how many Delta flight attendants have been outsourced in the last 80 years? Maybe you need to educate yourself!

[patnofriend]

soisister, that's the AFA way: suppression, oppression, and attacks to anyone exercising their right to free speech. AFA doesn't want their dirty secrets exposed.