May Day is a global day of recognition, solidarity, and resistance. It is a time to honor working people and our ongoing fight for dignity, fairness, and respect. As flight attendants, we know what it means to care for others, to navigate turbulent times, and to stand together in the face of pressure. On May 1st, we stand with workers everywhere and celebrate the power of unity. Solidarity has no borders – when one group of workers rises, we all rise.
From the fight for fair scheduling and livable wages to the ongoing push for proper staffing, safety standards, and respect on the job, flight attendants continue to lead with strength and resilience. Our work is important, and our voices matter. May Day is a reminder that labor rights didn’t just happen – they were won through struggle, and they must be protected and expanded.
Flight attendants are no strangers to hardship. We’re dealing with rising costs while our wages often don’t keep pace, especially when so many of our hours are spent unpaid, from delays to boarding to ground time. We face constant threats to our workplace protections – from fatigue and unsafe staffing levels to the creeping influence of corporate cost-cutting.
This May Day, let’s remind the world: we are not just workers – we are protectors, caregivers, and professionals. We keep the skies safe. We deserve respect. And we are union strong.
In solidarity,
