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        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        May 15, 2025 09:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the first group of merged MEC Committee Chairpersons. 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 Communications Committee Chairperson: Brian Palmer  
        MEC Government Affairs Committee Chairperson: Bruni Agosto-Pinal  
        MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson: Chip Hestle  
        MEC Inflight Service Committee Chairperson—Alaska Brand: Chase Vandergrift  
        MEC Inflight Service Committee Chairperson—Hawaiian Brand: Bianca McKee  

        These newly elected MEC Committee Chairpersons will coordinate the activities of their respective merged committees across both airlines. They’ll support the Local Committee Chairpersons from all eight Local Councils—both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian. Their official term will begin on June 1, 2025. They’ll serve for the remainder of the current MEC Officer election cycle (January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025), as well as for the upcoming cycle (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028).

        If you have any questions about the MEC Committee Chairperson elections, please reach out to your LEC President.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

        Reminder: Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews

        May 5, 2025 13:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        As previously shared on April 5, our MEC will soon begin merging our various pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian MEC committees. The first group of committees in the process will merge on June 1.

        As part of the merger process, our MEC will elect a Chairperson for each newly merged committee from among the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendant groups. The newly elected Chairperson will coordinate activities across both airlines and support the Local Committee Chairpersons from all eight Local Councils— both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian. The MEC will conduct interviews during next week’s May MEC Meeting for the following roles:

        • MEC Communications Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Government Affairs Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Inflight Service Committee Chairperson—Alaska Brand
        • MEC Inflight Service Committee Chairperson—Hawaiian Brand

        Expressions of Interest Close Tomorrow

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during next week’s May Regular MEC Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14. Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Following the deadline, an MEC representative will reach out to arrange specific interview times with eligible candidates.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

        Commuter Survey Closing Soon

        May 4, 2025 13:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Commuter Survey Closing on Monday, May 5 at 12 PM PT

        We understand that commuting—whether by air or ground—plays a vital role in your daily lives. As part of our commitment to supporting you, the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is focused on making sure our commuter policy provides the necessary protections for all Flight Attendants.

        As we gear up for negotiations on this key aspect, your feedback is invaluable. To gather your insights, we’ve developed a Commuter Policy Survey.  In the survey, we’ve also highlighted the differences between the Hawaiian and Alaska contracts.

        The survey will be available until May 5 at 12 PM PT. We strongly encourage you to take a moment to complete the survey. Your input will help the JNC advocate effectively for your needs.

        Thank you for being an essential part of this process!

        Click this link to access the survey >

        If you have any questions regarding the survey feel free to contact the JNC at jnc@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Tagged With: pmAS, pmHA, survey

        Commuter Policy Survey Now Open

        April 21, 2025 09:00

        We recognize that commuting—by air or ground—is a significant part of your daily routine. Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is dedicated to ensuring that the commuter policy adequately protects all Flight Attendants. As we prepare to negotiate this important section, it’s essential that we gather your feedback.

        To facilitate this process, we’ve created a Commuter Policy Survey that compares the provisions in the Hawaiian and Alaska contracts. Your input is crucial in helping us understand your priorities and concerns. The survey is currently open and will close on May 5 at Noon PT. We encourage you to take a moment to click the survey link and share your thoughts, so the JNC can accurately represent your interests.

        Click this link to access the survey >

        If you have any questions about the survey or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the JNC at jnc@afaalaska.org. 

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Tagged With: pmAS, pmHA, survey

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 2 – April 2025

        April 18, 2025 13:00

        • Our JNC met with management this week, on April 15 to April 17; the next negotiation session is scheduled for May 20 to May 22 
        • Commuter Survey to be released on Monday, April 21
        • Hawaiian Flight Attendants ratify Contract Extension

        Negotiations Update

        Our AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC met with management on April 15 to April 17 in Seattle, WA. This marks the second joint negotiating session, with the first held in March. (see Joint Contract Negotiations Begins). At the negotiating table for this session were:

        Representing Management:Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants:
        Ryan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations AlaskaTim Green, Joint Negotiating Committee Chairperson
        Matt Prainito, Vice President of Inflight AlaskaMartin Gusman, Joint Negotiating Committee Member
        Carmen William, Manager Director, Labor RelationsJeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee Member
        Mike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager AlaskaVirgina Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee Member
        Gloria Chow-Vanderwell, Managing Director of Inflight Services AlaskaHeather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee Member
        Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner AlaskaPaula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator
        Kalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations Hawaiian 
        Allen Thieman, Managing Director, Crew Scheduling and Crew Pay Hawaiian 

        During this negotiation process, we started by tackling simpler topics and non-money-related issues where both contracts have similar terms. Once we settle these easier points, we will move on to the more complex issues that involve significant financial considerations.

        We’ve agreed to use the Alaska contract as a base while negotiating relevant provisions and terms from the Hawaiian contract.  

        Section by Section Progress

        Tentative Agreements (TAs) reached in this session:

        • Section 20 – Board of Adjustment (HA CBA Section 24)

        Sections in ongoing discussion:

        • Section 13 – Uniforms (HA CBA Section 6)
        • Section 18 – Reduction in Force (HA CBA Section 16)
        • Section 27 – Association General (HA CBA Section 22)
        • Section 30 – Training (HA CBA Section 26)

        Survey: Commuter Policy

        Our JNC is reviewing the Commuter Policies (AS CBA Section 27 and HA CBA Section 34-28) and is looking for your feedback. The Committee is sending a Commuter Survey to your personal emails next week!

        • Survey opens Monday, April 21 at 9 AM PT 
        • Survey closes Monday, May 5 at 12 PM PT

        Every Flight Attendant commutes to work whether by air or by ground, and we want to make sure your voice is heard. Please make sure to complete the survey before it closes!

        Hawaiian Extension TA Results

        Hawaiian Flight Attendants voted to ratify a Contract Extension through February 2028. This Extension includes continued pay increases, retirement improvements, better profit sharing, and a strong foundation to build upon as negotiations for a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) continue. The Contract Extension was ratified with 88% voting for the agreement. 

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Tagged With: joint contract negotiations, pmAS, pmHA

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