"We refused to follow the old 'blank check for corporations' bailout playbook, especially for airlines."
"We knew it would be immediate devastation for two million aviation workers if we couldn't get relief, but there was no way we were going to agree to a bailout for airlines."
"This was purposely done so federal funding would be directed to frontline workers for our pay and benefits and to prevent growing inequality."
"We can't allow CEOs to send one dollar to Wall Street before fixing operational issues and concluding contract negotiations."
"Millions of frontline transportation workers have worked through the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"We appreciate this committee's efforts to solicit the concerns of airline workers who continue to bear the brunt of chronic understaffing."
"Chair DeFazio has always held this important value that when it comes to the transportation of people, safety must always come first, and that includes protecting people from sexual harassment and ass..."
"We are thankful for Chair DeFazio's leadership and recognition that we are essential frontline workers..."
"Chair DeFazio has never stopped fighting on this."
"He is an honorary member of our union, and I am proud to call him my friend."
"We are going to get the flight attendant duty time over the line before I am retired. It has only been 5 years, after all."
"I thank President Biden and his administration for their vision and leadership in the implementation of the BIL."