Former SkyWest Airlines Flight Attendant and former SIA President Romero Malone joins Stephanie to share what changed when he moved to United Airlines, where Flight Attendants are represented by AFA-CWA and work under a negotiated contract. Romero reflects on the difference independent representation, enforceable protections, and a stronger voice on the job can make—not just in workplace rules, but in how it feels to build a career as a Flight Attendant. For listeners outside SkyWest, SIA—the SkyWest Inflight Association—is a management-funded employee organization, not an independent union with collective bargaining rights. With experience at both SkyWest and United, Romero offers a powerful perspective on what’s possible when Flight Attendants have a real seat at the table. It’s an inspiring conversation about growth, dignity, and believing we can create something better together.
16 Dec 2025
Episode 21: Questions From New Hire SkyWest Flight Attendants
In this powerful new It’s Time Live podcast episode, SkyWest Flight Attendants Brandon, Kelley, Stephanie, and Galen speak candidly about what’s really happening on the line—and why building our SkyWest AFA union is more urgent than ever.
🔹 Reserves called outside their RAP? It’s happening—Flight Attendants are being pressured to work trips they are not required to take, per company policy. But without a union contract, management can twist or ignore that policy however they want. They say, “We called you,” but won’t show proof—and SIA won’t help. With a union, we’ll finally have the right to access call logs, enforce fair rules, and stop abuse before it costs someone their job.
🔹 Brandon's AFA pin story: Threatened by management for wearing his union pin—but protected by AFA Legal and backed by a strong union network that knows the law and stands up to retaliation.
🔹 Probationary Flight Attendants deserve support too. While our union won’t be able to get involved in individual disciplinary actions during the probationary period, we will be able to hold management accountable for any violations of our contract—regardless of whether the Flight Attendant involved is on probation or not. And we’ll make it a top priority to shorten SkyWest’s unusually long probationary period, so newer Flight Attendants can gain full union protections and benefits as soon as possible.
But to have a contract we can hold the company to, with the protections that come with it, we need to sign and mail in our authorization cards. Get yours today at ooitstime.com (http://ooitstime.com/getcard)
This episode is a powerful reminder that we deserve more—and together, we can win it.
💬 “Every card gets us closer. If you’ve signed a card—hand out a card!”
30 Sept 2024
Ep 20: What Matters Most to Senior SkyWest Flight Attendants
In Episode 20 of the *It’s Time Live* podcast, experienced SkyWest Flight Attendants share their vision for what should be prioritized in the first legally binding contract negotiated under a SkyWest AFA union. They discuss the need for a restructured pay scale that rewards Flight Attendants more quickly and consistently, along with regular cost-of-living adjustments to ensure wages keep up with inflation. Addressing these changes would create more stability and fairness in compensation, making it possible for Flight Attendants to achieve their financial goals.
The conversation also explores the importance of improving benefits and retirement options, such as expanding healthcare coverage and securing retirement travel privileges on all flying partners. With many Flight Attendants planning for their long-term financial security, a stronger 401(k) matching program is seen as essential. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements are highlighted, including the need for better protections against schedule changes and compensation for long sits between flights that currently go unpaid.
Finally, the Flight Attendants call for an increase in uniform upkeep allowances to ensure that maintaining a professional appearance doesn’t become a personal financial burden. Overall, they emphasize the need for a union contract that addresses these key areas and provides the legal protections needed to guarantee that these concerns are prioritized.
Listen to the full episode of *It’s Time Live* to hear more about their vision for the first SkyWest AFA union contract and think about what you want to see in our first contract!
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