Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorse Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari for Congress

Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari endorsed by the National Union Representing the 26,000 Flight Attendants of American Airlines

PHOENIX, AZ – Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced their support for Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District. After announcing the support of UA Local 469, LiUNA Local Unions 777 and 1184 this week, labor continues to coalesce around the Councilwoman’s campaign for Congress.

APFA National President Julie Hedrick said:

“We are proud to support Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari in her campaign for Congress. After standing with APFA and over 100,000 Union Flight Attendants nationwide to ensure better wages and workplace conditions, we’re looking forward to working together on Capitol Hill to promote fairness for all hardworking people.”

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) represents 26,000 Flight Attendants at American Airlines, 1,300 of which are based in Phoenix.

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