Interview with Romero Malone, former SkyWest Flight Attendant and SIA President

We are honored to share our latest episode of “It’s Time Live,” featuring Romero Malone, former SkyWest Flight Attendant and President of the SkyWest Inflight Association (SIA). Romero's journey highlights his strength of character and efforts to change SkyWest's culture. His story underscores the need for an independent union to truly represent and protect SkyWest Flight Attendants.

Romero made history as the first Black SIA President, striving to improve the lives of SkyWest Flight Attendants. Unfortunately, his tenure was plagued by racism and a lack of support from management. Despite his advocacy, the SIA Board, in coordination with management, forced him out.

In this interview, Romero shares his experiences, from facing viral racist text messages to the lack of separation between SIA and SkyWest management. His story underscores the importance of having a union that genuinely stands up for its members, free from management’s control. Watch Romero's full interview here.

The AFA-CWA Constitution and By-Laws enshrine the union’s commitment to fighting racism and bigotry. Key sections include:

• Mission Statement (Article I): AFA-CWA is dedicated to eliminating discrimination and harassment.
• Objectives (Article III): The union aims to foster a safe and healthy workplace.

AFA-CWA has a proud history of advocating for diversity and inclusion:

• Advocacy for LGBTQ Rights: Among the first to support LGBTQ flight attendants.
• Civil Rights Movement Support: Critical role in supporting Black flight attendants.
• Trailblazers in Leadership: Leaders like Keturah Johnson advancing diversity.

Unite for a better future for SkyWest Flight Attendants. Send in your authorization cards and join AFA-CWA. Our SkyWest AFA union will protect anyone facing discrimination, ensuring management addresses these issues fairly.

Onward and upward!