Sara Nelson
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social
Union Flight Attendant since 1996 and president of the Flight Attendant Union, AFA-CWA, 55k at 20 airlines. Sanders Institute fellow. (she/her)
🚨🚨🚨STRIKE ALERT in NOLA. GET ON THE LINE 📣 I want to know that the hospital I’m going to is focused on nurse retention. Isn’t that what we all want?!? We stand with @nationalnurses.bsky.social
A strike is a last resort but University Medical Center is refusing to recruit and retain experienced nurses.
We’re tired of the revolving door policy that puts profits ahead of patient care. ✊
www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/new-or...
We’re tired of the revolving door policy that puts profits ahead of patient care. ✊
www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/new-or...
New Orleans nurses prepare for three-day strike for nurse retention starting Nov. 11
Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in Louisiana will hold a strike for three days starting Nov. 11 to protest the refusal of the hospital’s owner and operator, LCMC Health, to address con...
www.nationalnursesunited.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
🚨🚨🚨STRIKE ALERT in NOLA. GET ON THE LINE 📣 I want to know that the hospital I’m going to is focused on nurse retention. Isn’t that what we all want?!? We stand with @nationalnurses.bsky.social
A TRILLION dollar bonus for Elon Musk??! If you split a trillion dollars evenly among AFA members, every member would get $500,000. And Tesla wants to give it to ONE MAN? Hell no. The good news is, we can stop him from ever getting it. #NoTrillionaires! actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
#TeslaTakedown NO TRILLIONAIRES Day of Action
A TRILLION DOLLARS? Elon Musk and his stooges think they can gobble up the entire world while the rest of us starve. Join us for the NO TRILLIONAIRES Day of Action Nov. 15, 2025!
actionnetwork.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A TRILLION dollar bonus for Elon Musk??! If you split a trillion dollars evenly among AFA members, every member would get $500,000. And Tesla wants to give it to ONE MAN? Hell no. The good news is, we can stop him from ever getting it. #NoTrillionaires! actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
@schumer.senate.gov is a NO and Leader Thune should stop wasting time. The subsidies must be extended now as we open the government. 2 crises. 1 vote. NOW!
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Schumer's a no
Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
@schumer.senate.gov is a NO and Leader Thune should stop wasting time. The subsidies must be extended now as we open the government. 2 crises. 1 vote. NOW!
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Government is shut down. Chaos in airports. 42 million going hungry. 24 million face skyrocketing healthcare costs. Economy in turmoil. And the president of the United States is in the Fox broadcast booth calling plays for a football game.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Government is shut down. Chaos in airports. 42 million going hungry. 24 million face skyrocketing healthcare costs. Economy in turmoil. And the president of the United States is in the Fox broadcast booth calling plays for a football game.
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“We know what happens when the planes stop,” @flyingwithsara.bsky.social said in a statement. “People won’t get medicine. Packages won’t be delivered. Restaurants & grocery stores won’t have food. People won’t get to medical treatment.”
Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“We know what happens when the planes stop,” @flyingwithsara.bsky.social said in a statement. “People won’t get medicine. Packages won’t be delivered. Restaurants & grocery stores won’t have food. People won’t get to medical treatment.”
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"End this shutdown now and let’s extend these subsidies so that we can end both crises in one vote, today. And we can do that under the leadership of John Thune and we’re calling on him to do that." - @flyingwithsara.bsky.social youtu.be/wMPmHraBvWk?...
AFA on MSNBC: Travelers Brace For Delays As Cuts Hit 40 “High Traffic” Airports Across U.S.
YouTube video by AFA-CWA
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"End this shutdown now and let’s extend these subsidies so that we can end both crises in one vote, today. And we can do that under the leadership of John Thune and we’re calling on him to do that." - @flyingwithsara.bsky.social youtu.be/wMPmHraBvWk?...
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I fly a lot more than most people but every time there's real turbulence I'm reminded that I could never make it as a flight attendant
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I fly a lot more than most people but every time there's real turbulence I'm reminded that I could never make it as a flight attendant
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The FAA announced plans for a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 markets starting Friday. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social’s statement:
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The FAA announced plans for a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 markets starting Friday. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social’s statement:
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
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We are offering AFA EAP support to families of UPS 2976 and all of their flying partners. 800-424-2406 As we learn more about this tragedy and how far it spread, we are holding close to prayers for those affected and their families. Join us in sending love to Louisville.
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We are offering AFA EAP support to families of UPS 2976 and all of their flying partners. 800-424-2406 As we learn more about this tragedy and how far it spread, we are holding close to prayers for those affected and their families. Join us in sending love to Louisville.
Demand: dedicated federal workers NEVER go without a paycheck (we have the means to pay them - this current process is purely cruel and unacceptable). But, if Congress fails to reach agreement every elected is fired at the end of that congressional session.
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Demand: dedicated federal workers NEVER go without a paycheck (we have the means to pay them - this current process is purely cruel and unacceptable). But, if Congress fails to reach agreement every elected is fired at the end of that congressional session.
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“The only power that you have in the workplace is if you’re all doing it together”
- Sara Nelson
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social @afacwa.org
- Sara Nelson
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social @afacwa.org
AWKWORD INTERVIEWS: Sara Nelson, President, AFA-CWA
YouTube video by AWKWORD
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“The only power that you have in the workplace is if you’re all doing it together”
- Sara Nelson
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social @afacwa.org
- Sara Nelson
@flyingwithsara.bsky.social @afacwa.org
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October 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Bernie, AOC, Sara Nelson, Eugene Debs, striking casino workers, and the "concept of human solidarity." A report from Terre Haute, Indiana:
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/eugene-deb...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/eugene-deb...
Eugene Debs and All Of Us
In Terre Haute with the keepers of the flame.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Bernie, AOC, Sara Nelson, Eugene Debs, striking casino workers, and the "concept of human solidarity." A report from Terre Haute, Indiana:
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/eugene-deb...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/eugene-deb...
Day 9 of a strike for recognition (we’re gonna have to do a lot more of this) at the Horseshoe Casino in Shelbyville, IN. Proud to join the picket line this morning with @teamsters.bsky.social Local 135, helping these dealers fight back and show the way for the entire working class.
October 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Day 9 of a strike for recognition (we’re gonna have to do a lot more of this) at the Horseshoe Casino in Shelbyville, IN. Proud to join the picket line this morning with @teamsters.bsky.social Local 135, helping these dealers fight back and show the way for the entire working class.
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November courses are filling up👀
Political Economy International School | @plbds.bsky.social
Activists' Corner | Izzy G
Strategy Series | @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
TU & WC History | @louiseraw.bsky.social
Political Economy Conference
Sign up today🔥 - https://gftuet.org.uk/education
#GFTUET
Political Economy International School | @plbds.bsky.social
Activists' Corner | Izzy G
Strategy Series | @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
TU & WC History | @louiseraw.bsky.social
Political Economy Conference
Sign up today🔥 - https://gftuet.org.uk/education
#GFTUET
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
November courses are filling up👀
Political Economy International School | @plbds.bsky.social
Activists' Corner | Izzy G
Strategy Series | @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
TU & WC History | @louiseraw.bsky.social
Political Economy Conference
Sign up today🔥 - https://gftuet.org.uk/education
#GFTUET
Political Economy International School | @plbds.bsky.social
Activists' Corner | Izzy G
Strategy Series | @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
TU & WC History | @louiseraw.bsky.social
Political Economy Conference
Sign up today🔥 - https://gftuet.org.uk/education
#GFTUET
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I grew up hearing my dad, a historian, talk about the civil rights history of my hometown. But recently he told me a mind-blowing story I had never heard before: how Martin Luther King, Jr. was very nearly killed by a local crank in 1964.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-time-t...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-time-t...
The Time That Martin Luther King, Jr. Was Almost Assassinated in St. Augustine, Florida
A little known incident that could have changed history.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I grew up hearing my dad, a historian, talk about the civil rights history of my hometown. But recently he told me a mind-blowing story I had never heard before: how Martin Luther King, Jr. was very nearly killed by a local crank in 1964.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-time-t...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-time-t...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Tomorrow, our unfair labor practice strike against @post-gazette.com marks it's third full year. Three years of fighting the most lawless union-busting campaign can be tiring, but we're never going to quit fighting.
Last night, we were uplifted to see a new sign adorning the Pittsburgh skyline...
Last night, we were uplifted to see a new sign adorning the Pittsburgh skyline...
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tomorrow, our unfair labor practice strike against @post-gazette.com marks it's third full year. Three years of fighting the most lawless union-busting campaign can be tiring, but we're never going to quit fighting.
Last night, we were uplifted to see a new sign adorning the Pittsburgh skyline...
Last night, we were uplifted to see a new sign adorning the Pittsburgh skyline...
Federal workers are our family, friends, and neighbors. They are also real life heroes. Curing cancers, keeping planes on safe routes, stopping mass threats to our safety and security, keeping corporations from poisoning our water, protecting our parks… ❤️ them back! 2 crises. 1 vote. Open the gov’t.
October 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Federal workers are our family, friends, and neighbors. They are also real life heroes. Curing cancers, keeping planes on safe routes, stopping mass threats to our safety and security, keeping corporations from poisoning our water, protecting our parks… ❤️ them back! 2 crises. 1 vote. Open the gov’t.
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union thread
LeaderJohnThune:
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
Tell Congress: Two crises. One vote. Open the government today.
Millions of federal workers we depend on for safety and security are furloughed, including tens of thousands of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee...
www.afacwa.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
union thread
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My book is officially on sale tomorrow. I am so grateful for the support of amazing union leaders like @flyingwithsara.bsky.social.
Plus, if you buy one and see me, you can an illegible autograph just like she got!
Plus, if you buy one and see me, you can an illegible autograph just like she got!
An optimistic book in a grueling time. @dskamper.bsky.social gives us hope with stories of strategic fights led with the awakening of worker power. Solidarity is essential and so is reading this book. I was honored to write the foreword of Who✊s Got the Power?
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My book is officially on sale tomorrow. I am so grateful for the support of amazing union leaders like @flyingwithsara.bsky.social.
Plus, if you buy one and see me, you can an illegible autograph just like she got!
Plus, if you buy one and see me, you can an illegible autograph just like she got!
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✊ Join the next #StrategySeries - How Can American Labour Defeat Authoritarianism? - Ft. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
Important discussion on the role of labour in the fight against right-wing populism.
📅 20 November
🎫 Register: gftuet.org.uk/courses/stra...
#Labour #TradeUnions #GFTUET
Important discussion on the role of labour in the fight against right-wing populism.
📅 20 November
🎫 Register: gftuet.org.uk/courses/stra...
#Labour #TradeUnions #GFTUET
October 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
✊ Join the next #StrategySeries - How Can American Labour Defeat Authoritarianism? - Ft. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social
Important discussion on the role of labour in the fight against right-wing populism.
📅 20 November
🎫 Register: gftuet.org.uk/courses/stra...
#Labour #TradeUnions #GFTUET
Important discussion on the role of labour in the fight against right-wing populism.
📅 20 November
🎫 Register: gftuet.org.uk/courses/stra...
#Labour #TradeUnions #GFTUET
An optimistic book in a grueling time. @dskamper.bsky.social gives us hope with stories of strategic fights led with the awakening of worker power. Solidarity is essential and so is reading this book. I was honored to write the foreword of Who✊s Got the Power?
October 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
An optimistic book in a grueling time. @dskamper.bsky.social gives us hope with stories of strategic fights led with the awakening of worker power. Solidarity is essential and so is reading this book. I was honored to write the foreword of Who✊s Got the Power?
LeaderJohnThune:
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
Tell Congress: Two crises. One vote. Open the government today.
Millions of federal workers we depend on for safety and security are furloughed, including tens of thousands of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee...
www.afacwa.org
October 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
LeaderJohnThune:
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today.
www.afacwa.org/tell_congres...
1/6
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Today we joined our union siblings from AFGE, AFA-CWA, IAFF, AFT, and more to demand immediate action from Congress to reopen the federal government. The longer this shutdown drags on, the more it hurts essential workers, services & safety.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today we joined our union siblings from AFGE, AFA-CWA, IAFF, AFT, and more to demand immediate action from Congress to reopen the federal government. The longer this shutdown drags on, the more it hurts essential workers, services & safety.