Just a reminder: Our first Local Council 30 meeting of this year will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, starting at 10:30 am, at the Courtyard Marriott on Spenard. We’d love to see you there!
You Have Spoken…
Thank you! The vote participation of 89.3% sends a strong and united message — Together, we will see this negotiation process through, as we continue to work toward achieving a contract that fully recognizes our part in the success of Alaska Airlines!
In Solidarity,
Becky Strachan, Lisa Pinkston and Jan Bottini-Strait
AFA Scholarship Opportunities:
The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our active members who will be attending a college or university. At this time, there are two scholarship opportunities available, with deadlines for the application process in April 2014. Please visit www.afacwa.org for further information!
Council 30 Elections Polls Close Tomorrow at Noon (pst)
REMINDER- POLLS CLOSE TOMORROW AT NOON!
Council 30 LEC Officer Election Schedule
In accordance with the Article VIII of the Constitution & Bylaws, all Councils in Category III must nominate and elect officers for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016 (three year term). Local Council Officers to be elected will be LEC President, LEC Vice President, and LEC Secretary.
Election Schedule:
Mail date: 9-20-2013 (Voting Instructions and Activation Code mailed)
Polls open: 9-24-2013 (Voting begins online and by telephone)
Polls close: 12:00 PST (Noon) 10-25-2013 (Election ballots are tallied)
Step-by-step instructions for both the nomination and election process can be found on the AFA-CWA Election website: www.afacwa-elections.org along with the Category III Election schedule, AFA-CWA Election Handbook, Commitment to Serve form and frequently asked questions.
There were not enough nominations for a candidate to be placed on the ballot for the LEC Secretary position, you must write in your candidate of choice. When voting online, click on the magnifying glass and type in your candidate’s last name.
Several Anchorage Flight Attendants had reported not receiving their nomination ballots sent
from AFA-CWA in August. If you have not received your election ballot, which was mailed September 20, 2013, please contact Bon Kenia, AFA International Office Member Services at: BKenia@cwa-union.org immediately.
