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Sara Nelson

@flyingwithsara.bsky.social
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Union Flight Attendant since 1996 and president of the Flight Attendant Union, @afacwa.org, 55k at 20 airlines. Sanders Institute fellow. @unionnow.org founder. (she/her)

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UNITE HERE Local 11 @unitehere11.bsky.social · 23h
Thank you @afacwa.org @flyingwithsara.bsky.social for sending a letter to @alaskaairlinesrev.bsky.social in support of Flying Food Group workers who prepare meals for their flights. Solidarity forever!
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Look what you did @courtneyrose.bsky.social ! Your hard work paying off!
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Congratulations to @congressunion.bsky.social on achieving the first ever contract for Congressional staff. No surprise that @RepRoKhanna is leading the way in respecting collective bargaining and reaching agreement on this historic contract. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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It took four years, but a Capitol Hill office finally has a union contract
Staffers for Rep. Ro Khanna recently ratified a collectively bargained agreement after protracted negotiations.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 02/10/2026
We cheered on all 79 who graduated and now join or rejoin us in the sky. Also in the class were former AFA members from Endeavor and ATA. Many former Spirit Flight Attendants who were already flying at United also pinned wings and welcomed their former flying partners back!
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 02/10/2026
This is the first big class of Spirit Flight Attendants graduating since the shutdown. As a 30 year Untied Flight Attendant, our AFA International President @flyingwithsara.bsky.social had the honor of pinning the wings of several former Spirit Flight Attendants.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 02/10/2026
Today marks exactly 5 months since Spirit Airlines ceased flying & thousands of AFA Flight Attendants’ wings were suddenly clipped. Yesterday, 23 of these former Spirit FAs regained their wings at United. Congratulations Class 2633! Welcome (back!) to the skies 💙🐝🌐
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us next for our Labor Rally with @flyingwithsara.bsky.social, @afacwa.org, @cwaunion.bsky.social, on Saturday at 10 AM at 3681 S Mendenhall Road!
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Last night, our friends at CWA hosted me and the broader labor movement in Memphis at Tom and Tanya's beautiful home. Together, we will create a more pro-worker America. We, the people, are the ones who can make that a reality.
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The Sanders Institute @sandersinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There is power in a union. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 23/09/2026
We're all Flight Attendants, but the day to day at each airline may look a little different. Krisandra takes you on a day in her life as an AFA Frontier Flight Attendant. P.S. Frontier Flight Attendants don’t yet get paid for boarding — it’s one of the things we're fighting for in the new Contract.
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Delta AFA @afadelta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re grateful for Senators Warren’s and Markey’s support as we organize to secure our union – but we won’t hold our breath waiting for management to respond. We know our rights and will continue to organize for our union. Learn more at deltaafa.org
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Delta AFA @afadelta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It’s not your fault when you get sick! 🤧😷 But that doesn’t stop Delta management from punishing us for it - Only a union contract will give us a seat at the table to lock in a fair sick time policy. Sign or update your card, let’s get OUR union! ✊ #DeltaFlightAttendant #SickPolicy #UnionStrong
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Time to show the power of workers in TN-09 💪🏾 Join AFA-CWA President @flyingwithsara.bsky.social, VP Margaret Cook, & me for a rally & canvass kickoff at our campaign HQ in Memphis! ➡️ Sat, Oct 3, 10 AM - 2 PM CDT Remember to register to vote by Oct. 5th! RSVP: act.votejustinj.com/cwa
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Labor for Justin Rally with AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson - Justin J. Pearson for Congress
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 24/09/2026
"Tuberville wants to focus on anything except the real problems facing the American public, [cost of fuel]. He could end the Iran War...but instead he's calling Care Bear “violent” to try to distract people from the problems he helped create." - @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
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Jason Kint @kint.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Eye popping. Court just unsealed Summary Judgment motions in New York Times v OpenAI / Microsoft. Easy to see why the AI companies had so many redactions (pink). Their own people wrote the lede for NYT, the "largest theft of labor in human history"... "more and more substitutive..." /1
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 15/09/2026
Celebrating the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic American Flight Attendants and their families to the U.S. Happy #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth!
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 09/09/2026
HEY FRONTIER MANAGEMENT, CAN YOU HEAR US NOW? 🗣️🗣️🗣️ AFA Frontier Flight Attendants brought their Contract fight to management’s doorstep during yesterday’s picket at Frontier HQ. No more excuses. No more delays. Claws out, Contract NOW!
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 11/09/2026
No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings we will always remember the events of September 11th. American Flight 11. United Flight 175. American Flight 77. United Flight 93. Today, and every day, we honor their memory.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 11/09/2026
The 2026 AFA Honor Guard with AFA United MEC, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, (ALPA) Allied Pilots Association (APA), and Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) honoring United Flight 175 and American Flight 11 in New York. We will #NeverForget.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 11/09/2026
The 2026 AFA Honor Guard, IVP Keturah Johnson, and AFA United MEC President Scott Pejas honor our heroes at the United Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. We will #NeverForget. National Flight 93 Memorial Shanksville AFA Honor Guard: Lily Meyer, United Dona Miller, United
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Solidarity forever. #NeverForget @juliesulabor.bsky.social @afacwa.org
Deputy Mayor of NYC for Economic Justice Julie Su and AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson walking across the 9/11 memorial plaza to place flowers at the names of the crews of flights AA11, UA175, AA77, and UA93 just before the service begins for the 25th Remembrance of September 11, 2001.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 10/09/2026
Tomorrow marks the 25th remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Remembrances of traumatic events can stir strong and difficult emotions unexpectedly. Read a message from your AFA EAP here: afacwa.org/september-11... AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
September 11th, 25 Years Later: A Message from Your AFA EAPAs we pause to remember this solemn remembrance, we are also reminded of the remarkable resilience of the Flight Attendant community.

In the years since 9/11, Flight Attendants have faced additional tragedies, public health crises, workplace violence, economic uncertainty, and countless critical incidents. 

Through each challenge, Flight Attendants have continued to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism and compassion.AFA EAP encourages every Flight Attendant to care for themselves as intentionally as they care for their passengers and flying partners.

If this remembrance brings up difficult emotions, reach out to someone you trust. Talk with a fellow Flight Attendant, a family member, or an AFA EAP rep. Connection remains one of the most powerful tools for healing.

Remember, your AFA EAP is here to listen, provide confidential support, and connect you with additional resources whenever needed. AFA EAP is available 2/47. 

Call 800-424-2406.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 10/09/2026
Watch: The 2026 AFA Honor Guard, alongside ALPA, @apfaunity.bsky.social, and @alliedpilots.bsky.social, hold a remembrance ceremony at the National September 11 Pentagon Memorial. We will #NeverForget.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 08/09/2026
We speak with Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about how flight attendants were affected by the 9/11 attacks.
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“People I Flew with All the Time”: Flight Attendant Union Head Sara Nelson Remembers 9/11 Victims
We speak with Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about how flight attendants were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Nelson was working in Chicago that day, b...
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 07/09/2026
On this #LaborDay ahead of the 25 year remembrance of September 11, 2001, we’re re-sharing what @flyingwithsara.bsky.social explained to @fastcompany.com as one of their top ten innovators of the last ten years. She shares the lessons of that day and what motivates her work still:
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Chris Newman @cnewman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"They back off when we stand up!!!!" - @flyingwithsara.bsky.social giving such an inspiring presentation at the "Defensa del Pueblo" gathering in Oxnard. This is what solidarity and showing up looks like. #ICEoutofVentura #ICEoutofAirports.
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Union Now! @unionnow.org · 05/09/2026
This Labor Day, @flyingwithsara.bsky.social has a simple message: organize. We need a massive surge in solidarity and the power that comes with it to take our workplaces back from billionaires and corporate bosses to create a world where we all thrive. #laborday #solidarity #1u #unions
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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Making a play for anti-system voters. Offense is the best defense.
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Abdul El-Sayed on Trump: "You're the asshole"
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 01/09/2026
Watch our full video message on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZq1... Read the Officers’ letter: afacwa.org/never-forget... (2/2)
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25 Year Remembrance: Never Forget September 11, 2001
YouTube video by AFA-CWA
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 01/09/2026
We will Never Forget. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings, we will always remember the events of September 11th, lift up our heroes, & do everything in our power to ensure the events are never repeated. (1/2)
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations, @edmarkey.bsky.social, and all of us! The people want the results Ed’s always been fighting to bring. And together we’re gonna get it!
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Eager to be part of an emboldened Democratic majority that racks up big wins for working people. (3/3)
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'm ready to enter Congress on a mission to increase worker power. That must include passing the PRO Act, reining in AI, addressing the abuses of gig workers, preventing unfair labor practices & making it easier to unionize. (2/3)
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
An honor to earn the endorsement of @afacwa.org and @flyingwithsara.bsky.social. I'll always have the backs of workers, whether in the streets or in the skies! (1/3)
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA endorses Brad Lander for Congress"Brad Lander stood with Flight Attendants before we ever asked," said Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. "That’s what he does - show up for people. Every. Single. Time. As New York Comptroller, he found creative ways to strengthen workers' power and better our lives. We are proud to endorse Brad Lander for Congress and we can’t wait to work with him in Washington."
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder containing a form of silica that was used for a number of drinks after baristas reported coughing and falling ill, and @sbworkersunited.org organized a campaign around the issue.
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I’ve known and worked closely with @edmarkey.bsky.social for 25 years. He’s the real deal and one of the best friends working people can have. He shows up in hard times and pushes for progress at every turn. Cheers to you, Senator Markey. Let’s get out the vote and get back to work! ✊❤️
Senator Markey and AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson outside the Capitol on a windy day.
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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · 28/08/2026
“We don’t need permission from a rich person to do this work.” @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social speaks with former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strikers who are now worker-owners of @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social, a cooperative newsroom covering the communities corporate media leaves behind.
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Former Strikers Start Cooperative News Organization
Following firings from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, workers and community members came together to create the Pittsburgh Progress.
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furryninja.bsky.social @furryninja.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Check your voter status NOW, no matter where you live.
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We should ALL have bread and roses. It’s not a dream. It’s a truth that we have to set free. No shame. No apologies. Just fact realized through solidarity.
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“This is a sign that DSA is gaining actual power. People and institutions that gain actual power will draw the scrutiny of the press.” www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/never-apol...
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Never Apologize For Being a Class Traitor
All rich kids should be socialists.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 24/08/2026
As ICE presence increases in airports and there are more reports of coordination with TSA to detain our passengers - and even Flight Attendants - we have prepared a Know Your Rights guide for Flight Attendants in U.S. Domestic Airports. Full guide at afacwa.org/ICE
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 24/08/2026
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social joined @cnn.com this weekend to talk about our objection to Spirit's plan to sell a wide range of data to Google as part of its ongoing sales of remaining assets. Outrageously, this information is proposed to include sensitive employee information.
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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Meet the @columbiaigp.bsky.social Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2026-27! IGP’s fourth cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows, featuring both new leaders and returning fellows, will visit @columbiasipa.bsky.social throughout the 2026–2027 academic year. igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distinguishe...
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“Elon Musk (despite being the world’s richest man) simply refused. Tesla succeeded in buying out all of the striking workers until there was no one left to be on strike.” We can’t leave it there. www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/corporate-...
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Corporate Power Approaches Escape Velocity
A failed Tesla strike in Sweden is a flashing warning light.
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Astra Taylor @astra.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Every time a right winger points and laughs at a socialist who was born rich, it should be understood as a desperate attempt to justify their own moral failure to themselves. If you grew up rich and are now a leftist and someone points that out, the proper response is: “Yes I am. Why aren’t you?”
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Congratulations. These are beautiful.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 22/08/2026
81 years ago today, our union was founded by eight women at United Airlines!
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The Sanders Institute @sandersinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Together we can do it. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is sure to be a great conversation, especially as kids and educators start going back to school. Make sure to register! bsky.app/profile/shar...
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Harvey J Kaye @harveyjkaye.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Let’s be clear about it… Democratic Socialism 🌹= Social Democracy = 21C FDR Democrats = America’s Revolutionary Promise of Fundamental Equality and a right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. 🇺🇸
Let’s be clear about it…
Democratic Socialism 🌹= 
Social Democracy = 21C FDR Democrats = 
America’s Revolutionary Promise of Fundamental Equality and a right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. 🇺🇸
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