A Message from Local Executive Council President Kimberly Burckhalter
Dear Council 12 Members,
On behalf of myself and the Council 12 officers, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and meaningful Labor Day.
Labor Day is not only a time to honor the generations of working people who came before us—it is also a time to recognize the strength we carry forward today. Our recent vote on the tentative agreement was not just a rejection of management’s proposal, it was a powerful demonstration of solidarity and resolve. By voting together 71% strong, you made it clear that Council 12 Flight Attendants know our worth and will remain in solidarity for the long haul.
Now, our work continues. We are already focused on identifying and lifting up your top priorities to ensure that the next agreement reflects the needs and values of our members. Your voices will guide this process, and your unity is the foundation for the progress we will make.
This Labor Day, I encourage you to take pride in the stand we’ve taken together, and to remember that our solidarity is our greatest strength. The challenges ahead are real, but so is our collective power. United, there is nothing we cannot achieve. When we unify, we will always have strength.
In Solidarity,
Kimberly Burckhalter
President, AFA-CWA Council 12