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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
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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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        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 […]

        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 […]

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        May 19, 2026

        Navigating the challenges of our profession means looking out for one another, especially when things get tough. That’s where the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) steps in to ensure you never have to face a difficult day alone. What is CIRP, and How Does It Support You? CIRP through AFA EAP is designed specifically for […]

        Council 43 (HNL) LEC Officer Election Results

        May 19, 2026

        Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 43 LEC Officers, representing Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants based in Honolulu. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions: LEC President: Kela Chong IVLEC Vice President: Martin GusmanLEC Secretary: Soon Kim View the certified election results here >> These newly elected […]

        Council 39 (PDX) LEC Officer Election Results

        May 19, 2026

        Polls closed at 11 AM PT today for the election of Council 39 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Portland. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions: LEC President: Krystle Shae BerryLEC Vice President: Melodie AnderesLEC Secretary: Kevin Sharp View the certified election results here >> These newly elected […]

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

        May 18, 2026

        On Monday, May 11, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee […]

        AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Monday, June 8

        May 18, 2026

        This is your opportunity to connect, share, and be heard! Join us at our next AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall on Monday, June 8. Get the latest AFA news and connect directly with our MEC Officers. Bring your questions—this is your chance to get answers directly from AFA Representatives. The Details What: AFA Alaska […]

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