Support for Breeze AFA from the Congressional Delegation of Connecticut

On March 8, 2024 the Congressional Delegation from Connecticut contacted Breeze Airways CEO, David Neeleman writing:

We are writing in regard to the recent news that flight attendants employed by Breeze Airways have announced a campaign to form a union with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) and have filed for an election with the National Mediation Board.  We urge you not to interfere with these organizing efforts.

Breeze Airways employs nearly 600 flight attendants across the United States – including 99 based at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. We are excited that Breeze is continuing to offer additional flights from Bradley International Airport. As you continue to expand your operations and presence in Connecticut, it is important that the workforce powering that expansion remains free to decide whether they would like to unionize, free from any employer interference.

Now more than ever, Americans recognize the important role that labor unions play in securing safe working conditions, fair pay, and respectful treatment for the workers they represent. A number of recent highprofile contract negotiations have thrust labor unions into the public eye and given greater visibility of them than in years past. As more workers explore whether or not joining a union is right for them, executives like you have an important role to play in showing these workers that their rights will be respected by those in positions of authority. Your non-interference will give workers the confidence they need to make the decision that is best for them and their families. Please let us know how we can be helpful as this process moves forward.

Sincerely,

Christopher S. Murphy
United States Senator

Richard Blumenthal
United States Senator

John B. Larson
Member of Congress

Rosa L. DeLauro
Member of Congress

Joe Courtney
Member of Congress