This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants
Seattle Membership Recap
Aloha Seattle ‘Ohana,
Mahalo to everyone who joined us for our first ever SEA Membership Meeting on August 15. We were excited to have approximately 30 members in attendance for a day of open discussion, education, questions, and connection.
While we were happy with the turnout, we would love to see even greater participation at future meetings. Membership meetings are one of the best opportunities for us to have interactive conversations, hear directly from you, strengthen our advocacy, and continue building relationships between our members, volunteers, and AFA leadership.
Service Takes Center Stage
Unsurprisingly, 787-9 service and staffing were among the biggest topics of the day.
Members shared their experiences and concerns regarding the current service, staffing levels, workload, and the quality and consistency of onboard food. We also discussed the upcoming LHR test flight of the proposed new arrival service and the importance of ensuring that any service changes are realistic and achievable with the staffing provided.
We provided an update on the MEC grievance regarding the 787-9 service, including the concerns AFA continues to raise regarding the relationship between staffing and the Company’s service expectations.
A major takeaway from the discussion was the importance of documentation. Alaska management places significant emphasis on data and trend tracking, so we need our Flight Attendants to continue submitting detailed reports and feedback through Block 2 Block (B2B). The experiences we hear about in the lounge or on the aircraft are important, but documenting those experiences gives AFA the information we need to identify trends and advocate effectively.
B2B is the best way to report your experience and provide feedback. Know that B2B reports are visible to both management and AFA. Please ensure that you are connected to internet service when you arrive at your destination so that your report gets sent within the 24 hour timeframe.
Understanding the SEA LOA
We also spent significant time reviewing the SEA Domicile Letter of Agreement.
Rather than simply reviewing the final language, we went through the agreement line by line to help members understand what AFA originally proposed, where the negotiations ultimately landed, and why certain provisions were negotiated the way they were.
Our goal was to give members a better understanding not only of the protections contained in the agreement, but also of the negotiations and considerations that went into creating it.
A member did raise the question on how to find the SEA Letter of Agreement since it lives outside of our contract. You can find both SEA LOAs at www.afaalaska.org/merger
Committee & Workers’ Compensation Updates
Members also heard directly from our local ASHS and EAP representatives, who provided updates on their committees and the work being done to support our SEA membership.
LEC Secretary Beth Hayes provided an important update regarding Workers’ Compensation for our SEA-based Hawaiian Flight Attendants. Because the Washington process differs from what our Flight Attendants may be accustomed to in other domiciles, we want to ensure SEA members understand the appropriate process and know where to turn when assistance is needed. A communication on SEA Workers Comp will come out this week.
Building a Stronger Council 47
All in all, it was a great day of sharing information, receiving feedback, answering questions, and building unity within our Council 47 membership.
Some of the most valuable moments came from the conversations that developed naturally throughout the meeting. Members were able to ask follow-up questions, challenge ideas, share their experiences, and hear perspectives from one another. That type of interaction is difficult to recreate through an email or social media post, and it is exactly why membership participation matters.
Our strength as a union does not come from the officers or committees alone. It comes from an informed, engaged, and connected membership.
Mahalo to everyone who spent part of their Saturday with us. We hope to see even more of you at our next membership meeting as we continue strengthening our relationships, growing participation, and building a stronger voice for Council 47.
Mahalo,
Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org
SEA Pulse Form (anonymous)
Council 47 SEA Committee Contact Roster
Missing a handful of members as they needed to leave early to catch flights but mahalo to all who came!
