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What Does This Committee Do?

The Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) works with the company on matters related to cabin and Flight Attendant safety and health.

Download the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Member duties and responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acts in an advisory role to the LEC Officers on safety matters
  • Studies local air safety and health problems and prepares recommendations to be presented to the LEC Officers for consideration
  • Reviews material, handles correspondence, and keeps the local members well informed of current safety developments. Provides information to the Communications Committee for inclusion in Local Council communications.
  • Attends management debriefings when safety related issues are discussed
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The ASHSC is available to help you with:

  • Concerns or reports of safety, health, or security hazards onboard the aircraft and in other work locations
  • Obtaining resources and information from the AFA International Air Safety, Health, & Security Department
  • Questions about the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Air Quality Subcommittee
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The Air Quality Subcommittee specializes in aircraft-related air quality issues and concerns.


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Who Do I Contact?

For assistance, contact any member of your Local ASHSC Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

ANC

Debi Wallstrom
anc.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

HNL

Randy Rivera
hnl.ashsc.chair@afahawaiian.org

LAX (pmAS)

Carin Merritt
lax.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List >>

LAX (pmHA)

Kahea Alvarez
lax.ashsc.chair@afahawaiian.org

PDX

Kalin Lackey
pdx.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Eva Gatus
san.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

David Lake
sea.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Bradley Young
sfo.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Seth Heiple, MEC Chairperson
Kerri Ruiz, MEC Vice Chairperson
Bradley Young, MEC Vice Chairperson
ashsc@afaalaska.org

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Committee News

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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

Posted: May 29, 2026

On Wednesday, May 20, our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) representatives met virtually to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Bradley Young (SFO), Bryce Sarmiento (LAX pmAS), […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

Posted: March 26, 2026

On Thursday, March 19, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Bradley Young (SFO), Carin Merritt (LAX pmAS), David Lake (SEA pmAS), Deb Wallstrom (ANC), Eva Gatus […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026

Posted: February 12, 2026

On Wednesday, January 28, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Brad Young (SFO & MEC ASHSC Vice […]

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

Posted: October 23, 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives

Posted: October 22, 2025

We’re excited to introduce our next group of newly elected merged MEC Committee Chairpersons, who will begin their roles on November 1. These leaders are dedicated to representing the interests of our Flight Attendants as they coordinate activities across the merged committees of both airlines. They’ll work closely with the Local Committee Chairpersons from all […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Building on the momentum of our Membership Engagement Committee introduction video and this week’s look at the committee’s history, we’re excited to introduce the next feature of our July Committee Focus Month. Today, we’re launching an in-depth interview that offers an inside look at the mission and people powering the Membership Engagement Committee. What You’ll […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day. Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, June 24, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Yan Yan Teague (SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Trista Vanta (SFO), Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), […]

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