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AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Decision To Temporarily Ground 737-9 MAX Fleet

Master Executive Council (MEC)

Alaska Airlines has announced the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft fleet after the recent incident on Alaska Flight 1282. Our Union strongly believes this decision is a prudent and necessary step toward ensuring the utmost safety of all crewmembers and passengers. We will closely monitor the maintenance and safety inspection process by management to ensure that aircraft are not returned to service until they are deemed safe for all.

The temporary grounding of the 737-9 MAX fleet will inevitably lead to flight cancellations, reassignments, and strandings. Flight Attendants should review sections 10.S (Pre-Cancellations) and 10.R (Reassignments) of our contract, as well as the Pre-Cancellation and Reassignment flowcharts available on the AFA Alaska website, to understand your obligations and options in these situations. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your Local Scheduling Committee.

AFA EAP is always available to offer support to any Flight Attendant in need at (800) 424-2406.

AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282

Master Executive Council (MEC)

Our Union is taking immediate action and providing support to the Flight Attendants on board Alaska Flight 1282 at PDX. Flight Attendants described the decompression as explosive, and one Flight Attendant sustained minor injuries. The situation could have turned catastrophic without the exceptional skills and professionalism of the working Flight Attendants and pilots. We commend the entire crew for their outstanding work under such trying circumstances.

We are working closely with AFA Safety and EAP and have already established contact with the NTSB and the FAA. As this is a serious incident, Alaska Airlines management must take all necessary and immediate action required to ensure the safety of crew members and passengers in light of today’s events. Our Union will closely monitor management’s response and ensure their actions live up to the company’s value of “owning safety.”

We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the heroic actions of the Alaska Flight Attendants in handling the situation with utmost bravery and composure. We will keep everyone updated as more information becomes available. AFA EAP is always available to offer support to any Flight Attendant in need at (800) 424-2406.

AFA Alaska News in Review – January 5, 2024

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Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted January 3, 2024

Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. More than two-thirds of the U.S. Flight Attendants are in contract negotiations right now, including red-hot contract fights at Alaska, Air Wisconsin, United, Omni, American, Southwest, Frontier, PSA, Mesa and more. 

Plan to bid the day off and join us on Tuesday, February 13, at more than 30 airports for a worldwide day of action and picketing event. It’s our turn.

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Ballots Are In The Mail

Ballots were mailed today in preparation for our Strike Vote, which begins Monday, January 8 at 9 AM PT. Our MEC and Negotiating Committee urge you to vote FOR the Strike Authorization and send a unified message to management. Pay us or CHAOS™!

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Unpaid

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants show up for a lot of unpaid work – it’s time to change that! Alaska management exploits our labor with an outdated pay structure. We deserve compensation for every minute of work. Pay us or CHAOS™!

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, January 8Strike Vote Opens @ 9 AM PT
Tuesday, January 9 – Wednesday, January 10Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, January 11Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, January 11Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

ANC Council 30 January 2024 Updates

In This Edition:

  • ANC Mobilization Chair, Rebecca Owens
  • AFA Alaska Strike Vote
  • SIDA Badge Privileges 
  • AFA Text Messaging from AFA Alaska MEC

ANC Mobilization Chair

A very warm welcome to Rebecca Owens, who recently accepted the role of Mobilization Chair for our ANC flight attendants. We are excited for Rebecca’s enthusiastic approach to union work and we look forward to her representing our Mobilization Committee.

A special thank you to Rebekah Olds, for stepping in and becoming our interim Mobilization Chair and organizing our group for the December 2023 picket! And thank you to Thresia Raynor and Lindsay Raber-Adams for their previous work on the committee. 

If you are interested in becoming a Mobilization Committee volunteer, please visit https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/mobilization/volunteer/signup/ or email anc.mobilization.chair@afaalaska.org. 

AFA Alaska MEC Authorizes Strike Vote 

For over a year, we have fought at the bargaining table for a contract that recognizes our value as Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines. Your Master Executive Council (MEC), in coordination with AFA International, has decided it’s time to take the next step in our fight for a new contract. That step is a strike vote.

The proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines will not distract or delay our fight for our contract. Now more than ever, we must raise the standard for our careers prior to any merger. We will be strategic and use our leverage in this merger to secure an industry leading agreement. Management’s actions have made it abundantly clear that they have the money.

It’s time to Pay Us or CHAOS™.

Video message on the Strike Authorization Vote from Jeffrey Peterson, AFA Alaska MEC President and Chairperson of the Negotiating Committee. 


Ballots will be mailed January, 3, 2024. Please remember that flight attendants must be in good standing with AFA to vote. Contact ANC LEC Secretary, Annie Madsen, to check your status. 


For the most up to date strike vote info, visit https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/.

ANC SIDA Badge Privileges 

Anchorage flight attendants are in the unique position of being allowed SIDA badge privileges to gain access to secure areas of the airport. Please take a moment to refresh your knowledge of when you can and cannot use your badge. 

  • SIDA is ONLY to be used when working a flight in uniform.
  • SIDA CANNOT be used while deadheading whether in uniform or not. KCM or regular security must be used instead.
  • SIDA CANNOT be used for personal travel, this includes commuting.
  • If you SEE someone bypassing security call airport police IMMEDIATELY and then contact any leader. If this is not followed, the person witnessing the event can also have their SIDA suspended.
  • If you are assigned airport standby you may use your SIDA to access the C5 elevator to preboard and/or work a flight.
  • Once you scan your SIDA badge into a secure area, you are REQUIRED to follow ALL TSA directions. This includes bag searches and body pat downs. Failure or refusal to do so may be considered breach of security and may result in disciplinary action. 

Important Text Messages from AFA MEC

We are excited to announce a new way to receive messages from the MEC. You can now sign up for text message updates from AFA Alaska. Initially, these will only be messages being sent from the MEC level. We are looking at ways to utilize this from the local level and more information will come soon. We will not flood your phones with messages. AFA Alaska text messages will only be sent for significant events and time-sensitive alerts. You can visit the sign-up page to enroll. 

In Solidarity,

LeiLauni, Heather and Annie

AFA Alaska News in Review – December 29, 2023

In This Edition

Getting Ready For Our Strike Vote: Everything You Need To Know

Originally posted December 26, 2023

Our strike vote is coming up, and it’s important to review the voting eligibility requirements and confirm your address to ensure you can cast your ballot. To be eligible to vote, you must be an Active Member in Good Standing. Voting documents will be mailed on January 3 to your home address on file with the company in PeopleSoft.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – December 2023

Originally posted December 28, 2023

Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, December 26 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to lineholder scheduling. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are experiencing with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any lineholder scheduling-related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Survival

Could you survive on $26,946 annually? This is only one of the reasons Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants are voting to authorize a strike. We are asking management, if they couldn’t live on these wages, why do they expect their hard-working Flight Attendants to do so?   

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, January 3Strike Vote Voting Credentials Mailed
Thursday, January 4Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – February 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants SEA Domicile May Vacancy Posting The company has posted vacancies for the SEA domicile. There are 121 permanent vacancies available, effective May 1, 2026 for the May bid month. Bids will close at 11:59 PM HT on Monday, February 16. Awards will be posted by 12:00 PM […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026

On Wednesday, January 28, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) 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 Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Brad Young (SFO & MEC ASHSC Vice […]

AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Tuesday, March 3

This is your opportunity to connect, share, and be heard! Join us at an AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3. Get the latest AFA news and connect directly with our MEC Officers. Bring your questions—this is your chance to get answers directly from AFA Representatives. The Details What: AFA Alaska + […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, January 27, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually 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), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Celebrating Black History Month

February 1 marks the start of Black History Month in the United States—a vibrant celebration with roots dating back to 1925, when acclaimed historian Carter G. Woodson first introduced “Negro History Week” to highlight the remarkable achievements of Black individuals. In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford expanded it to Black History Month, calling on all […]

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