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Mobilization Update June 20, 2014: No Need to Purchase a Logo Item from the Company Store

Dear Flight Attendants,

 

Many of you have inquired what you should be doing with your $100 credit to the Company Store that will be available on June 24. The Negotiating Committee previously asked you to plan on purchasing an Alaska Airlines logo item. The idea behind this request was to obtain a Company item that would be used as part of a future solidarity event.

 

Because the Company Store credit appears to be restricted to particular items, we are not confident there will be enough stock of the items needed to make this effort successful. The Negotiating Committee, the Master Executive Council and the Mobilization Committee are currently coordinating an even better idea in preparation for our July 22nd system-wide solidarity event.

 

Stand by for more details in the coming weeks!

 

In solidarity,

 

Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt; and

 

Your Negotiating Committee—MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

 

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Negotiations Update June 13, 2014: Negotiations Now in Early July!

Dear Flight Attendants,

 

 

The first meeting in our second round of mediation has been rescheduled from the week of July 21st in San Francisco, CA, to an earlier date in July! We will now be meeting the week of July 7th at the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, DC.

 

Negotiations Calendar

 

June 17-18: Negotiating Committee writes second round opening proposal – Seattle, WA

 

June 24-25: Negotiating Committee, MEC, AFA International staff and NMB members meet for negotiations training – Seattle, WA

 

July 8-9: Negotiations – NMB, Washington, DC

 

July 22: Solidarity Event (details TBA) [see alaskamec.org/mobilization]

 

Week of August 25 (tentative): Negotiations – location TBD

 

We return to the table in a few weeks with renewed energy.  What can you do in the meantime? Continue to be informed and participate in your local AFA meetings and solidarity events.

 

Not only that but you can wear the new RED AFA pin each and every day to show your support for your Negotiating Committee. Management must see an ocean of RED pins on the line, which will reinforce our negotiations leverage. When they look across the bargaining table, they must see 3,200 of us looking back!

 

 

In solidarity,

 

 

Your Negotiating Committee—MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

 

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Gear Up For Solidarity on July 22nd

Are you ready to GEAR UP for our next solidarity activity?  Things are going to get RED Hot as we go back the negotiating table with management.  The time has come to STAND UP In support of your Negotiating Committee at the next system-wide SOLIDARITY event on July 22nd!

Here’s what you can do to help support your Negotiating Committee:

  • Bid July 22nd off so that you can participate in the next SOLIDARITY event
  • Continue to show management our STRENGTH by wearing your RED AFA pin

More information will be out soon about the July 22ndevent, including time slots for each base.

Ready to take it a step further?  It’s not too late to become a MOBILIZATION VOLUNTEER.  Let your Local Mobilization Chairperson know that you’re interested in getting involved.  You can find their contact information at alaskamec.org/mobilization.

Spread the word and get ready to demonstrate our UNITY on July 22nd!

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Unsanctioned Video on Social Media

May 22, 2014

 

Dear Flight Attendants,

 

It has come to the attention of the Master Executive Council (MEC) that a video has been posted to social media. That video features a modified clip from Vice President of Inflight Services Andy Schneider’s interview with KTUU at the Alaska Air Group Shareholders Meeting on May 8th. It also contains one of AFA Alaska’s recent mobilization messages throughout and other statements about the interview and negotiations.

 

This video was not produced by AFA and is in no way sponsored or endorsed by AFA, your MEC or your Negotiating Committee. We believe the source video has since been taken down.

 

With the recent solidarity activities fresh on everyone’s mind and our RED Hot countdown underway, we understand that many of you are eager to engage in more collective action events. The Negotiating Committee has a strategic plan in place to leverage the power of our unified group as we return to negotiations in July.

 

Individual efforts that are conducted outside of our AFA mobilization campaigns could dilute our unified voice and have a detrimental effect on the success of the Negotiating Committee at the table. Additionally, discipline or perhaps even termination of employment could result from such activities.

 

Going forward if you have ideas for mobilization activities, email those suggestions to negotiations@alaskamec.org.

 

In Solidarity,

 

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow; and

 

Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

 

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How Do I Get My RED AFA Pin?

Our new RED AFA pins are a hot commodity!  Here’s how you can get yours:

  • Mobilization Volunteers have been provided with a supply of RED AFA pins, lanyards, and other giveaway items.  They will be available inside KCM checkpoints in conjunction with their flying schedules.
  • If you don’t have the chance to see a Mobilization Volunteer, email your Local Mobilization Chairperson.  They’ll have instructions on how to get a RED AFA pin at your base.  You can find contact information for your Local Mobilization Chairperson at alaskamec.org/mobilization.

Join the RED Hot Countdown – 60 days to 100% support!

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Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting included Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Nyachan Chuar (ANC), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). MEC Human […]

Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

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