Women’s History Month Profiles: Lisa Cuales

For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Lisa Cuales of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS).

Lisa Cuales joined PASS when she arrived at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2023. She hit the ground running as a union activist and has never looked back, committing herself to service, advocacy and leadership. She is president of the PASS New Mexico chapter and the local PASS representative at the Albuquerque air traffic control tower. During the government shutdown, while on furlough, Cuales delivered meals to employees working without pay at local FAA facilities.