Friday, October 03, 2008

October 3, 2008
American Airlines Attendants endorse Allen in Missouri’s 8th Congressional district

Forsyth, MO – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) voted unanimously to endorse Joe Allen as its candidate for Missouri’s 8th Congressional district. APFA is the nation’s largest independent flight attendant union representing more than 19,000 flight attendants at American Airlines the nation’s largest airline and is a unit of AMR Corp.

“I am honored by this labor endorsement of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants.” Allen stated. “The US aviation system and its workforce are in an economic tailspin faced with a multitude of issues and consequence. It is extremely important this industry and America’s aviation workers have a voice in Washington that comprehends these issues and the measures that must be taken to protect this industry and its workforce.”

APFA’s endorsement is the second major endorsement from airline workers in as many months after the Association of Flight Attendants endorsed Allen in August; combined they represent over 74,000 members and working families.

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