Mutual Respect Policy

C&B Appendix D

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is opposed to any discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. 

Among trade unionists there is a very high degree of appreciation of the need to respect the dignity of every individual. Nevertheless in all organizations there should be vigilance to ensure that all participants feel they are able to operate in an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable and safe. 

AFA-CWA is committed to creating and maintaining a working environment based on dignity and mutual respect. AFA-CWA will neither condone nor tolerate behavior that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile, abusive or offensive environment. This commitment applies to all officers, members, and staff in AFA-CWA work places, meetings, activities and social gatherings whenever they may take place around the world. 

As an employer, the AFA-CWA has a legal as well as moral responsibility to protect its employees from any form of harassment, abuse or similarly unacceptable behavior. This applies to the working environment in all AFA-CWA offices and to AFA-CWA meetings wherever they are held. 

What is unacceptable behavior? Unacceptable behavior includes unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct including the use of electronic communication and any behavior that ridicules, intimidates, or is physically abusive or disruptive. 

This may have as its focus such things as:  

• Race, ethnic origin, nationality, and skin color
• Gender and sexual orientation
• Disabilities or sensory impairments
• Age, health, or physical characteristics
• Religious or political beliefs