Tales from the Reuther Library

Tales from the Reuther Library


Talking History with AFA President Sara Nelson

November 26, 2025

In celebration of the Reuther Library’s 50th anniversary, Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO discusses the importance of understanding labor and legislative history when bargaining for better labor contracts for flight attendants today.

Related Resources:
Turbulent Romance: The History of the Association of Flight Attendants

Related Collections:
Association of Flight Attendants: Dallas Records (LR000981)
AFA Chicago/Rosemont: McDonald v. UAL Case Records (LR002386)
AFA Washington, D.C.: McDonald v. UAL Case Records (LR002385)
ALPA Steward and Stewardess Division Records (LR002252)
ALPA Dallas BNF MEC Records (LR003073)

Episode Credits
Interviewee: Sara Nelson
Producers: Dan Golodner and Troy Eller English
Music: Bart Bealmear