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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
        View the Air Quality Subcommittee page

        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 >>

        LAX

        Carin Merritt
        lax.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX Committee List >>

        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
        Bradley Young, MEC Vice Chairperson
        ashsc@afaalaska.org

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        Committee News

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        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 […]

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results

        Posted: October 17, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful […]

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        Posted: October 17, 2025

        During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of merged MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidates have been elected: MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee […]

        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

        Posted: October 6, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, October 2, 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 […]

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        MEC Officer Election Results

        November 11, 2025

        With the current Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers’ term ending on December 31, 2025, our MEC held elections this week for the next term. According to the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, each of the eight Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents casts one vote for each officer position. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected […]

        Sick Leave Survey Deadline Extended

        November 11, 2025

        Our JNC has received reports that some Flight Attendants may not have received the Sick Leave Survey email due to technical issues. Please check your spam or junk folder. The survey deadline has been extended to Friday, November 21, at Noon PT, allowing everyone to participate.

        Sick Leave Survey Closing Soon

        November 10, 2025

        There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the Sick Leave Survey that will help shape future provisions. Our JNC is eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of our paid sick leave policy are most meaningful to you, as we strive to improve our support for your needs. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Tuesday, November 11 at Noon PT.

        Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results

        November 7, 2025

        Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 30 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Anchorage. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions: LEC President: LeiLauni ScheidemanLEC Vice President: Heather ReierLEC Secretary: Anne Madsen View the certified election results here >> These newly elected officers […]

        Apps To Help You Save Money On Food

        November 6, 2025

        Our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee recognizes that Flight Attendants may be facing increasing challenges when it comes to accessing affordable food, whether on the road or at home. We want you to know that you are not alone. In response to these difficulties, we have compiled a list of apps to help […]

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