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Mobilization Update July 17, 2014: Turn the Airport RED on Tuesday, July 22nd

Turn the Airport RED – Solidarity Activity on Tuesday, July 22nd

The Negotiating Committee went back to the table with management last week and needs your support as they continue negotiating for the contractual improvements we deserve!

Let’s show management we’re serious about our contract negotiations!

Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd for our next airport solidarity event.  Volunteers are needed to demonstrate our strong presence at each of the five bases.  We’ll also be distributing new RED solidarity items to Flight Attendants!

Can the Negotiating Committee count on you?

We still need volunteers in all five bases during the following time slots:

ANC – 1 to 4 PM

SEA – 5 to 9 AM, 11 AM to 4 PM, 5 to 10 PM

PDX – 5:30 to 8 AM, 8 to 10:30 AM

LAX – 5 to 8:30 AM, 8:30 AM to 12 PM, 1 to 4:30 PM

SAN – 8 to 11:30 AM

Click here to sign up for a time slot now

By volunteering just a few hours out of your day, you’ll help to solidify our strong presence at the airport and help management see RED in our five bases!

Already flying that day?

Be on the lookout for Mobilization Volunteers at each of the five bases throughout the day.  They’ll be clearly visible in new RED AFA t-shirts.  When you see them, ask them for your new RED solidarity items!

Questions?

Contact your Local Mobilization Committee Chairperson for more information.  You can find contact information at alaskamec.org/mobilization.

 

In solidarity,

Your Master Executive Council, Negotiating Committee and Mobilization Committee

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Council 19 July and August RED HOT Information

Hello Seattle Flight Attendants,

We want to remind you of the upcoming July 22 RED HOT MOBILIZATION event at SEA-TAC airport!

We will be handing out the new RED HOT BLING!

When: July 22, 2014

Where: Meet in the Central Annex Room, Mezzanine Level of the airport

Time:  5 to 9 am; 11 am to 4 pm; and 5 pm to 10 pm.

Parking is paid if you park on levels 3, 5, 6, 7 and stop by the Central Annex Room for a parking ticket from 5am-5pm.

We will also have refreshments available!

This is a system wide Mobilization event and if you cannot attend in Seattle try to attend in any of the bases:

Portland:  5:30 to 8:00 am and 8:00 to 10:30 am

Los Angeles:  5 to 8:30 am, 8:30 am to Noon and 1 to 4:30 pm

San Diego:  8 am to 11:30 am

Questions? Email Seattle LEC Mobilization Chair, Krystle Cook:

kcook907@gmail.com

Five Bases Standing Strong!

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Open Enrollment AFA Supplemental Benefits

Remember this week National Group Protection is visiting the Seattle Base! If you would like more information on what the program offers or if you want to sign up please stop by the Seattle Inflight Room:

Monday 7/14 thru Saturday 7/19 only!

*Must enroll in person  *Payroll deductions start in October

*All plans go with you if you retire or separate from the company

1. Accident coverage on & off the job (covers spouse and children, too).

Get $60/person back each year for wellness screenings.

2. Critical illness coverage – Cancer, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, organ transplant, guaranteed coverage – no health questions, spouse too!

Get $50/person back each year for wellness screenings

3. Whole life insurance – employee, spouse, children, or grandchildren.  Builds cash value!

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Change in Flight Attendant Retirement Plan Account

Flight Attendants enrolled in the Flight Attendant Retirement Plan may have noticed a change to their account. Over the past few weeks Vanguard transferred your “frozen” Flight Attendant retirement account into your current 401(k) account. This consolidation combines both accounts under a single account number, your 401(k) account number.

Information was mailed to your home, but if you have questions about this change please reach out to Vanguard:

Online: https://personal.vanguard.com/us/JSP/RegLogOn/Regis/RegActivityContent.jsf to sign up for account access. You will need your plan number for this registration. If you already have an online account with Vanguard your current name and password will enable you to access your accounts.

By phone: Call the 24-hour interactive VOICE network at 800-523-1188. You will need a personal identification number (PIN) to use VOICE. To create a PIN follow the prompts.

With Personal Assistance: Vanguard Participant Services associates are available to assist you at 800-523-1188 Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., (PST).

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Save the dates for August!

August 20th is the AFA-CWA RED HOT SUMMER PICNIC at Angle Lake Park.

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Bring the family and wear your RED HOT shirts!

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, and Desserts!

Balloons, Games and Face Painting for the kids!

Council 19 is hosting the picnic and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, cook, bring salads, desserts and more!

Stay tuned for a volunteer sign up sheet!

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August 27th is the next airport MOBILIZATION event during the week of mediation!

Stay tuned for more information of this fun-filled event!

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Remember to stay informed, stay connected, and show your SOLIDARITY by wearing your RED AFA pin!

In solidarity,

Laura, Jake, Linda, Stephanie, and Adam

Negotiations Update July 8-9, 2014: AFA Presents TA-2 Opening Proposal

Dear Flight Attendants,

 

AFA resumed mediation this week with Alaska Airlines management at the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, DC. Management was represented by Shane Tackett, vice president of Labor Relations; Andy Schneider, vice president of Inflight Services; Elizabeth Ryan, managing director of Labor Relations-Air; Mike Link, manager of Inflight Labor & Work Performance; and Patrick Sundaresan, division controller for Air, Maintenance & Engineering. Ben Minicucci, chief operating officer (COO), also joined us on the first day. Victoria Gray returned as our federal mediator from the NMB.

 

AFA presented our opening proposal (AFA Alaska 2014 TA-2 Opening Proposal) and engaged in productive discussions.  Management was receptive to some aspects of our proposal and the parties reached an agreement in concept on several items:

 

  • Section 9 Junior Available,
  • Section 11 Reserve,
  • Section 12 Exchange of Sequences, and
  • Section 23 Insurance Benefits.

 

The parties confirmed our August 25th-28th session, which is tentatively scheduled for San Francisco, CA. We also scheduled additional dates in early October and November. Unfortunately, our mediator had no availability in September.

 

The latest negotiations video update recapping this session has been posted.

 

What can you do between now and our August negotiations? Wear your RED AFA pin, stay informed and stay engaged. More information about upcoming solidarity events in July and August is at alaskamec.org/mobilization.

 

Looking for more information or have questions/concerns about negotiations? Visit the negotiations page of the AFA Alaska website, fill out a Negotiations Feedback Form or send the Negotiating Committee an email. Look under our signature line below for all the links!

 

In solidarity,

 

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

alaskamec.org/negotiations | negotiations@alaskamec.org | Negotiations Feedback Form

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Mobilization Update July 3, 2014: More Solidarity Events!

Dear Flight Attendants,

Your Master Executive Council (MEC), Negotiating Committee and Mobilization Committee have been busy planning more solidarity activities this summer. We wanted to get this information into your hands before the Independence Day holiday weekend and before bidding opens in PBS.

Join us at the RED Hot AFA Summer BBQ at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac, WA—right next to the Alaska Airline Corporate Headquarters! The picnic will be on Wednesday, August 20th in the afternoon. Flight Attendants throughout the system are invited and may utilize non-revenue travel to attend this recreational—and educational—event!

AFA will also conduct a system-wide solidarity activity at each of the Flight Attendant domiciles on the following Wednesday, August 27th, time TBD. For maximum impact, we are going to withhold the details for now.

Also, remember there is a system-wide solidarity event on Tuesday, July 22nd.  We will be doing another airport walk and handing out the latest swag. Do you think it’s time for a new AFA t-shirt? Come out and join us!

Here are the session times around the system:

ANC: 1pm-4pm
SEA: 5am-9am, 11am-4pm, 5pm-10pm
PDX: 5:30am-8:00am, 8:00am-10:30am
LAX: 5am-8:30am, 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm
SAN: 8am-11:30am

Volunteers sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RAUYuw2muX7zk5g55YgWck6sIdXCPbQm_2HPlfm4sn4/viewform.

For more information regarding upcoming mobilization efforts, visit alaskamec.org/mobilization.

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; and
MEC Mobilization Chairperson Adam Clarey

 

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