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        Upcoming Port of Seattle Commission Race

        July 15, 2015 19:00

        The AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) would like to share some very interesting information with you about the upcoming Port of Seattle Commission race, in which there is one open seat up for election.  Why are we writing to the entire group about a local election? The outcome of this particular election could have fairly significant consequences for Alaska Air Group. Why?

        Nine candidates are currently announced as running. One of the candidates–Ken Rogers—is a pilot for Delta Air Lines. Not only that but he also just stepped down from Delta’s board of directors.  What is even crazier is that according to publicly available funding reports, almost all of Captain Rogers’ campaign contributions have arguably come more or less directly from Delta Air Lines—via contributions from board members, executives and other Delta employees.

        Alaska Air Group management is very concerned about the outcome of this election because there are several very significant Sea-Tac Airport issues that the Port Commission sets policy on that have a big impact on whether the competitive playing field is level.

        Alaska is tracking the Port of Seattle race closely and believes there are two candidates who are worthy of the consideration and support of King County (Seattle) residents:

        • Herb Krohn, the Washington state legislative director for the United Transportation Union, which represents railroad and other transit workers.
        • Darrell Bryan, the recently retired president of Clipper Navigation, which operates the Victoria Clipper boats.

        The top two candidates in the August 4 primary election will advance to the general election in November.  Ballots for the primary will be mailed to King County residents on July 15th.

        More information can be found on Alaska’s World at http://alaskasworld.com/News/2015/07/15_port_race.asp.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow, Stephen Couckuyt and MEC Government Affairs Chairperson Bev Bullock

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        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA, Government Affairs Committee, Latest News Tagged With: election, Government Affairs, Port Commission, Port Commissioner, Port of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport

        On The Watch Against Bed Bugs

        June 26, 2015 20:00

        Along with the warm weather throughout our route network comes an increase in bugs that we see at our layover hotels. One very particular type of bug that we should all be very concerned about is the bed bug.

        No matter whether you’re on a layover, overnighting for training, or on a personal vacation, it’s always a best practice to inspect your room for signs of bed bugs as soon as you get to your room. Despite their name, bed bugs do not live in bed—they only eat there. During the day they hide in cracks and crevices (the size of a credit card or less) of furniture. Adult bugs are about the size of an apple seed and are visible to the naked eye.

        First Things First–Check Your Room

        • Pull back a sheet corner on the bed and check for signs of bugs. Look for brown/black dot stains on the mattress and possibly molted bed bug skins
        • Check the areas where the mattress rests on the box spring, inside any folds or under buttons or piping
        • Take a close look at the headboard, picture frames and nightstands for any sign of hiding bugs
        • Check in books or hotel literature around the bed. Bed bugs have been found on index tabs in the in-room bible.
        • Bed bugs can also be detected by their characteristic smell of rotting raspberries

        Help, I Found Bed Bugs In My Room!

        If you find bed bugs upon check in or at any time during your stay, notify the front desk staff immediately and move to another room. Report the incident on a Flight Attendant Incident Report and fill out a report on CrewCare (http://www.alaskaaircrew.com). CrewCare reports are forwarded to management and your AFA Hotel Committee Members.

        More About Bed Bugs

        The United States Environmental Protection Agency has some great resources and information about bed bugs available at http://www2.epa.gov/bedbugs.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow, Stephen Couckuyt, MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson Laura Hinojosa and MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Chairperson Seth Heiple

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        Filed Under: Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), Hotel Committee, Latest News Tagged With: 2015, bedbugs, Crewcare, Hotel

        Reserve Quarterly Meeting Minutes (6/18/2015)

        June 23, 2015 16:08

        Click the link below to view the minutes from the June 18th Quarterly Reserve Meeting with Scheduling Management.

         

        June 2015 Quartery RS MTG Minutes (Postable)

        Filed Under: Reserve Committee

        401(k) Contribution for the Quarterly Productivity Premium (QPP)

        June 19, 2015 12:00

        Management and AFA Making Progress on Disputes Related to the Quarterly Productivity Premium (QPP)

        Alaska Airlines management and AFA have been in discussions regarding several disputes associated with the Quarterly Productivity Premium (QPP) (see also the June 12th “Where is the Printed Contract?” and/or the “Quarterly Productivity Premium (QPP) Update – April 24, 2015” for more background). After months of back and forth, the parties are now making swift progress towards resolving those disputes.

        One aspect of the QPP dispute is in relation to 401(k) contributions

        One aspect of the QPP dispute is in relation to 401(k) contributions. At one point management held the position that QPP was not eligible earning for 401(k). We are pleased to report that going forward management has agreed all QPP payouts will be considered eligible earnings for 401(k).

        Today’s paycheck contains a make-whole contribution to 401(k) based on Q1 QPP

        AFA received “notice” only this morning that the June 19th (today’s) paycheck contains an additional make-whole contribution to 401(k) for those who received the QPP from the first quarter (Q1) (paid on May 5th). That means any Flight Attendant who achieved the Q1 QPP of $500 received an additional pre-tax contribution to 401(k) of $35 on top of your normal 401(k) contribution on today’s paycheck. (This is assuming you are contributing 7% of your earnings to 401(k), which you all should be doing with few exceptions!) You should have also received an additional $35 Company match on top of the normal Company match. In other words, your total 401(k) contribution will be proportionately higher on this check than usual. This is a really good thing—except for the lack of notice!

        Roth 401(k) tax implications

        For those of you who participate in the Roth 401(k) option, additional funds were withheld for taxes on your portion of the Roth 401(k) contribution at your personal tax rate. On an additional $35 contribution, that would translate to as much as $9 or so more than your usual withholdings based on the higher income tax brackets.

        Normal 401(k) contributions on QPP earnings will be paid in Q2 going forward

        Beginning with the second quarter QPP payout (Q2 = April, May, June) on August 5th, 401(k) contributions based on QPP earnings will be made normally.

        * * *

        AFA would have passed this information along to you sooner had we been provided sufficient notice. We will continue to update you on any developments with the QPP disputes as we resolve them.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow, Stephen Couckuyt; and MEC Grievance chairperson Jennifer Wise MacColl

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        Filed Under: Grievance Committee, Latest News Tagged With: 2015, 401(k), QPP

        ORD Hotel News

        June 15, 2015 14:43

        Restaurant Discount

        The ORD hotel is no longer offering crews the 50% discount off food.  This was a promotion that was being offered by the hotel.  The discount will revert to the contractual 20% discount with crew ID.

        Airport Construction

        Construction will be going on at ORD to the upper ramp.  During the construction, all pick-up and drop off will be at the lower ramp, where all of the hotel shuttles pick up.

        Questions?

        Please contact your Local Hotel Committee

        Filed Under: Hotel Committee

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