Our Survey: Real Voices, Real Priorities, a Real Union Future

Our voices matter — and our union drive is built on listening to each other, not corporate talking points. That’s why your SkyWest AFA Organizing Committee, comprised of SkyWest Flight Attendants, launched a survey to hear directly from you about the changes you want to see in our first union contract.

Hundreds of SkyWest Flight Attendants participated in the survey which was promoted via our SkyWest AFA newsletter and social media platforms.

This wasn’t a quick or surface-level poll. Our survey stayed open for nearly 10 months (July 2022 – May 2023), ensuring every Flight Attendant — no matter your base, seniority, or schedule — had plenty of time to weigh in.

📋 What Made This Survey Different?

Unlike company-run surveys, which often limit responses and control the narrative, this was a Flight Attendant-led survey with room for real, unfiltered feedback. Alongside structured questions, Flight Attendants had the opportunity to share free-form thoughts on key issues. Every piece of feedback came directly from SkyWest Flight Attendants — no corporate filters, no hidden agendas.

🛫 Survey Topics & Questions

✨ Pay & Compensation

• What minimum pay raise would you like to see in a contract? (Choose one)

• Which pay improvements are most important to you? (Check all that apply: Increased Line Guarantee, Increased Reserve Guarantee, Increased Per Diem, Boarding Pay, Sit Pay, Other)

• How soon into a sit should sit pay begin?

• Should we receive our guarantee (or equivalent pay) on CQ days?

✨ Scheduling & Flexibility

• Should minimum monthly credit be reduced after a set number of years? If yes, after how many years?

• What are the most important factors for quality of life improvements? (Check all that apply: Ability to drop/adjust schedule, Maximum duty periods, Trip construction preferences, Minimum days off, Commuter policies, Reserve improvements, Other)

• What would you like to see in a commuter policy?

• What changes would improve the Reserve experience? (Free-form response)

• Do you believe the probation period should be shorter than it is now?

• What are your thoughts on the current proferring system? (Free-form response)

• What concerns or frustrations have you experienced with Crew Support?

✨ Trip Preferences & Base Life

• What is your base?

• What types of trips do you prefer? (Standups, Locals, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, Red-Eyes)

• Do you have concerns about deadheading? (Free-form response)

✨ Workplace Experience

• Have you experienced issues with policies, PBS, benefits, or payroll? (Free-form response)

• Should there be more time to fix payroll errors?

✨ Representation & Accountability

• Do you think it’s fair that the company can change policies at any time with no recourse?

• Would you prefer policies to be protected by an enforceable contract, with changes negotiated?

• Do you believe we should have neutral arbitration instead of company-determined outcomes?

• Should local union representatives be required to fly a minimum amount to stay connected to the job?

✨ Union Education

• Before this campaign, were you aware that union dues are currently $50/month, and there will be no dues until a contract is ratified?

• Are you aware that the company can change our current benefits and policies at any time, and we can lock in what we like and improve what we don’t in a union contract?

• What concerns, if any, do you have about unionizing? (Free-form response)

✨ Optional Follow-Up

• Would you like to provide your contact information to receive updates on survey results and the organizing campaign?

💬 Why Share This Now?

Some of you may wonder why we’re sharing this survey update now, after some time has passed. The answer is simple: this is the first time we’re sharing the survey results this fully and openly, but the feedback we received has been shaping our organizing from day one. The survey revealed exactly what matters most to SkyWest Flight Attendants — and those priorities have always been at the center of every conversation we’ve had about building our union.

We took the time to listen, compile, and thoughtfully reflect on what hundreds of Flight Attendants told us because we wanted to do this right, not rush.

Most importantly, the issues raised through your survey responses haven’t changed — we still hear about them every day. Whether it’s fair pay, improved schedules, commuter support, or basic workplace accountability, the same concerns keep coming up. That’s why this information remains just as relevant today, if not more so — it’s a clear reminder of what SkyWest Flight Attendants have been asking for all along: real improvements that can only be secured through a union contract we control together.

💡 Transparency from Flight Attendants, for Flight Attendants

We know there will always be different narratives, but this survey was designed to reflect SkyWest Flight Attendants' real, unfiltered priorities, without outside interference. The SkyWest AFA Organizing Committee remains committed to keeping our efforts transparent and focused on what matters most to Flight Attendants.

💥 Keep Your Voice Heard

This survey helped establish key priorities, but we know the conversation doesn’t stop here. We want to hear from you if you have ideas for future surveys or topics you’d like to see covered by your SkyWest AFA Organizing Team.

📧 Submit your ideas and feedback to your SkyWest AFA Organizing Committee — Flight Attendants building a better future together.

This is our movement and our time to lead.