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The APFA PAC plays a very important role in getting our voice heard!
Representatives and Senators must be kept informed if they are to get involved at any point. By attending campaign fundraising events, APFA has an opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress, not just to their staff, in order to explain APFA’s position on important issues. Following are some questions that Flight Attendants frequently ask about our PAC:

Q: What is a PAC?

A: Short for Political Action Committee, a PAC is essentially a separate bank account to collect money that can be contributed to congressional and presidential campaigns. The amount that can be contributed to each campaign is strictly regulated by law and the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Q: How much do I have to contribute?

A: There is no minimum amount, but by contributing as little as $.50 or $1.00 per paycheck, you can help support APFA’s efforts to obtain congressional support. The money contributed to the PAC is placed in a separate bank account and segregated from Union dues. The PAC depends on your contribution.

Q: Why is it important for Flight Attendants to contribute to the APFA PAC?

A: Corporations and their executives have the ability to give big dollars to candidates in elections. You can bet that companies giving high-dollar contributions can meet with members of Congress anytime they have an issue of concern. Most of us don’t have the money, individually, to donate as a large corporation can. By joining together it can add up to a voice that will be heard at election time.

Q: Are dues monies ever used to contribute to a candidate?

A: No, the federal laws prevent dues monies from being contributed to a candidate.

Q: How do you determine which candidates will receive PAC contributions?

A: The decisions for PAC contributions are made based on issues that affect American Airlines Flight Attendants. Our focus is the workplace. For example, members who have supported our efforts to get smoking banned from the aircraft or who support Flight Attendants obtaining OSHA coverage are the members to whom we contribute.

Q: How can Flight Attendants contribute to PAC?

A: Click the link at the top of this page to print out the PAC Payroll Deduction Authorization Form. The completed form should be sent to:

Association of Professional Flight Attendants
1004 W. Euless Blvd.
Euless, Texas 76040

Q: How does PAC give APFA a stronger voice in Washington?

A: APFA representatives can attend fundraising events using PAC dollars. At these events, APFA has an equal opportunity to talk with candidates and members of Congress, alerting them to APFA’s concerns. The larger the PAC, the more direct contact APFA can have with Congress. APFA’s PAC gives Flight Attendants a voice – a bigger PAC gives Flight Attendants a stronger voice. The APFA has faced and will continue to face many issues that will require a stronger presence and larger voice in Washington, D.C. Your donations to PAC will help to ensure APFA has the funds to make this happen.

For more information on Political Action Committees, contributors, recipients, balances in PAC accounts, and more, visit WWW.OPENSECRETS.ORG. The Center for Responsive Politics maintains the information on this site.