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Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Alaska Airlines Master Executive Council
The total number of JAs in 2014 combined for all bases so far this year is 142.
The NC negotiated the tentative agreement. The NC unanimously voted to send the TA to the MEC for their consideration. The MEC voted 4 yes, 1 no to present the tentative agreement to the members for your consideration.
Secondly, per the constitution and bylaws the MEC is required to give a recommendation of neutral, for or against. The MEC voted 4 neutral and 1 against.
The individual LEC Presidents provided statements as to why they voted either yes or no to send the agreement to the membership for consideration. In addition they have provided information as to why they either recommended neutral or against. They are available to answer questions regarding the voting process and their recommendation if you have specific questions please contact them as the NC does not speak on their behalf.
It is important to note the information provided was used for January 2015.
Pairings Pairing Operations
6456 13,872 Total
327 687 Long Duty Pairings
5% 5% Percentage created
1. There is a cost sharing for self insurance. Currently, our rates are locked, and you pay a portion of the overall benefit. 16% paid by the FA, 84% paid by the Company. Each year the cost sharing will increase 1%, up to a maximum of 20% paid by the FA by the end of the Agreement.
2. A year-over-year cap not to exceed 15%.
Example:
Overall benefit cost is $1000:
If TA2 is ratified, the 2016 Cost Sharing change for the FA would increase from 16% to 17% (1% increase).
But lets say the overall benefit cost jumps from $1000 (2015) to $2000 (2016). In that example the cost sharing would require $340 (17% cost sharing paid by you) and $1660 (83% paid by Alaska). With the cap of 15% year over year, your prior year you paid $160, so 15% increase would cap the cost to you at $184.
Overall benefit cost increase to $2000:
As illustrated in the examples above, considering cost sharing and the 15% cap year-over-year, the maximum amount for the insurance benefit portion you pay may only increase by 15% year-over-year.
2015 – $100
Scheduling Committee On Tuesday, April 23, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Kamako Yamado (LAX), and Kitty Cohen (SAN). Also […]
Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the AFA System Board of Adjustment. Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise under the terms of the Agreement between Alaska Airlines and its Flight Attendants.
Our MEC thanks Elizabeth Dillon for the significant role she played in supporting Flight Attendants through her service as MEC EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson. MEC Committee Vice Chairperson Lisa Haugen will succeed Elizabeth as the new MEC Committee Chairperson, with the Vice Chairperson position becoming vacant. Interviews for a new Vice Chairperson will be conducted at the June Regular MEC Meeting.
Alaska Airlines management has directed that older-style B/E Aerospace coffee makers must not be used without a Brew Shield. The action follows months of advocacy by AFA ASHSC, Inflight Service Committee, and MEC, highlighting ongoing injuries to Flight Attendants from the coffee makers. Our Committees and MEC continue to call for a complete suspension of the older coffee makers until the issue is fully resolved to ensure the safety of both crewmembers and passengers.
The April 2024 Regular MEC Meeting was held this week on Wednesday, April 10. Our MEC met with management to receive updates and review concerns, including DOT drug testing procedures, lack of meetings with the AFA Benefits Committee, coffee maker safety, and staffing adjustment leave administration. Our Negotiating Committee will return to the bargaining table next week in a scheduled mediation session, focusing on data from the Flight Attendant Financial Security Survey.