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RED Hot Informational Picketing on August 27th

It’s time to turn up the heat and show our support to the Negotiating Committee when they go back to the table August 25th through 28th.  Your Master Executive Council (MEC), in coordination with the Mobilization and Negotiating Committees, are planning to share our message with the public at each of our five bases.  Be on the lookout for more information from your Local Council about the details of our August 27th informational picketing events.

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

 

Negotiations Update July 25, 2014: Negotiations Frequently Asked Questions

Dear Flight Attendants,

The Negotiating Committee has developed a Frequently Asked Questions forum, which is now posted here.

If you have additional questions about negotiations, see our contact information below.

In solidarity,

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

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

 

Negotiations Update July 21, 2014: Seeking Financial Assistance Information

Dear Flight Attendants,

 

As we continue negotiations, the Negotiating Committee is interested in gathering important data from our workgroup. The negotiations survey was a huge success and provided us with clear objectives. Now, we are looking to collect information of a more personal nature. Please know we would never ask for this if we didn’t believe it was vital information to assist us in fighting for fair compensation in our contract.

 

Many of our Flight Attendants have voiced their concern about the growing number of those who qualify for or are receiving financial assistance. For statistical purposes, we are collecting data on Flight Attendants who require a second job; and/or are currently receiving, or in the past five years have received any of the following types of financial assistance:

 

  • Government (Food Stamps, WIC, housing, low income housing, medical, school lunches, cash, other)

 

  • Local (low- cost, subsidized or reduced housing, rent, mortgage, utilities, phone, water, electric, trash, food bank, local charity, non-profits, other)

 

  • Third-party (family, friend, church, EAF, car payment, free or reduced rent, mortgage assistance, cash, other)

 

  • Student Loan Deferment/Forgiveness Program

 

All information will be handled with the utmost care and confidentiality. Your name will not be shared outside the Negotiating Committee. The information collected is strictly for negotiations and statistical purposes. Individual Flight Attendant names will be removed and kept confidential.

 

This information could have a huge impact for negotiations. If you are willing to participate, email one of the Negotiating Committee members listed below who is coordinating information for your base. Please use a personal, non-company email address when communicating with a Negotiating Committee member.

 

If you prefer to reach out personally to one of these members—even if she is not coordinating for your base—please feel free to do so.  Once contacted, one of your Negotiating Committee members will email you a questionnaire to complete.

 

ANC – Lisa Pinkston – lvarner22@mac.com

SEA & PDX – Christina Frees – freesitintime@gmail.com

LAX & SAN – Kristy Stratton – stratton.kristy@gmail.com

 

Thank you in advance to those who are willing to help the Negotiating Committee by sharing your story. Your experience will assist us in addressing the financial needs of all Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants.

 

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 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

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