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New AFA Alaska Website Now Online

August 6, 2014 10:39

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new AFA Alaska website! The new site features more content, features, and an easier-to-navigate layout including a mobile layout optimized for use on smartphones. You’ll find the new site at http://afaalaska.org. Please be sure to update your bookmarks and favorites, as this is a new address for the site.

If you have any feedback or ideas to help improve the new website, please let us know by emailing them to communications@afaalaska.org.

In Solidarity,

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

AFA Alaska Social Media

July 28, 2014 11:00

Social media, websites, and online communication have grown incredibly more important over the past decade and are now an integral part of our daily lives. Many companies and organizations have embraced these new communication mediums and use them to interact with others. AFA Alaska recognizes how important social media and online communications are and are taking steps to improve the online experience for our members.

Keeping Things Respectful

In order to help ensure that AFA Alaska social media accounts and websites remain an interactive and productive place for all of our members, the Master Executive Council (MEC) has adopted a set of Social Media Guidelines. These guidelines contain two sections—one for users of AFA Alaska social media accounts and websites and another for your AFA representatives. These guidelines, coupled with the AFA-CWA Mutual Respect Policy, are in place to help make sure that everyone’s voices are heard in an environment driven by solidarity and respect. Please take a few moments to review the Social Media Guidelines and AFA-CWA Mutual Respect Policy when you have the opportunity.

Where You’ll Find Us

Getting accurate and up-to-date information from your AFA officers and Negotiating Committee is easy! You’ll find us on our official AFA Alaska social media channels and website. On these sites, you can interact with your AFA leaders and Negotiating Committee members, ask questions, and get the answers you need in order to stay informed.

afaalaska.org • facebook.com/alaskamec • twitter.com/afaalaska

Negotiations and Social Media

Soon, you’ll have the ability to interact with your Negotiating Committee via the new Negotiations Blog. Hosted by Negotiating Committee Member Kristy Stratton and the other members of the Negotiating Committee, the blog will be your opportunity to have insight into how your Negotiating Committee is hard at work to bring you a tentative agreement with hard earned and well-deserved improvements! Look for more information about the Negotiations Blog in August.

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

RED Hot Informational Picketing on August 27th

July 26, 2014 11:27

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

July 25, 2014 20:27

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

July 21, 2014 21:01

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

New AFA Alaska Website Now Online