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CWA Statement on American Eagle/PSA Flight 5342

A statement from Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr.

The following is a statement from Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr.:

Our entire union is grieving the loss of the Flight Attendants, pilots, service members, and passengers who were killed in last night’s tragic collision of American Eagle/PSA Flight 5342 with an Army helicopter. Two AFA-CWA Flight Attendants and the relative of a CWA staff member were among those aboard the aircraft. 

CWA’s leadership, members, and retirees stand ready to support and assist the crew members, aviation workers, and families who have been impacted by this catastrophe.

Our heartfelt thanks to the first responders who are engaged in the difficult but necessary recovery operations.

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Updated 1/30/25 at 11:00 am to recognize the loss of the relative of a CWA staff member.

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