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        Election Notice: Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Officer Elections

        September 17, 2025 21:00

        The term of office for our current Alaska + Hawaiian Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers will conclude on December 31, 2025. The voting members of the MEC (LEC Presidents) will elect new MEC Officers at the November Regular MEC meeting. This communication serves as notice of the election in accordance with the MEC Policy and Procedure Manual.

        Background

        The MEC Officers are made up of a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. These officers serve as the coordinating council for the Members of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines and are responsible for implementing the decisions of the MEC. They are elected by the Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, who are the voting members of the MEC.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        The duties and responsibilities of the MEC Officers are defined in article VII.C.2 of the AFA Constitution & Bylaws.

        MEC President

        From the AFA Constitution & Bylaws (article VII.C.2.a)

        The President shall be the official Union spokesperson and chief executive officer for that airline and shall have the authority and duty to: 

        (1) Be responsible for and charged with administering the policies of that Master Executive Council, and implementing the objectives and policies announced by the Board of Directors and Executive Board. 

        (2)  Be responsible for the expeditious processing of members’ complaints and grievances. 

        (3)  Be the Union representative on that airline for the purpose of furthering and implementing the objectives and policies announced by the Board of Directors and Executive Board. 

        (4)  Coordinate and compile Master Executive Council policy, review reports and recommendations and submit such material to the appropriate committees of the Union. 

        (5)  Be a member of the Negotiating Committee. 

        (6)  Be a member of the Executive Board. 

        (7)  Be granted the privilege of the floor at all meetings of the Board of Directors, but shall have no vote, if not also a Local Council President. 

        (8)  Be responsible for and supervise the business and managerial functions of the Union on that carrier. 

        (9)  Consult with and be assisted by the Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. 

        (10)  Ballot the Master Executive Council if necessary or when required. 

        (11)  Keep a current and accurate inventory of all Union property and supplies purchased or provided by the Union and submit a copy of this to the International Secretary-Treasurer of the Union. 

        (12)  Inform all Master Executive Council Officers and committees that all files, correspondence, documents and other materials resulting from the work of such committees are the property of the Union, not the personal property of individuals, and are to be safeguarded. 

        (13)  Maintain the Union’s files and property, then transfer them to her/his successor promptly. 

        Additional Duties & Responsibilities

        • Attend regular and special MEC meetings, quarterly Labor Leader meetings with the company, and annual AFA-CWA Board of Directors meetings.
        • Participate in the MEC Duty Officer program 

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        • This position is contractually provided 130 TFP of Flight Pay Loss (FPL) per month (pre-merger Alaska) or equivalent (pre-merger Hawaiian) and does not bid a monthly schedule.
        • Most work is completed remotely. Must have the ability to be present in the MEC Office in Seattle as needed.
        • The MEC President is on-call to respond to critical incidents and situations.

        MEC Vice President

        From the AFA Constitution & Bylaws (article VII.C.2.b)

        The Vice President shall:

        (1) Function under the jurisdiction of the President in carrying out the policies and directives of the Master Executive Council.

        (2) Perform the duties of the President at her/his request or in the absence of the President.

        (3) Be granted the privilege of the floor at all Master Executive Council and Board of Directors meetings, but shall have no vote if not also a Local Council President.

        Additional Duties & Responsibilities

        • Serve as the MEC Officer responsible for overseeing the MEC Committees and inform the MEC Secretary-Treasurer and MEC Communications Committee Chairperson about upcoming meetings for scheduling.
        • Be responsible for obtaining a monthly written report from each of the MEC Committee Chairs and providing these reports to the MEC Secretary-Treasurer for submission with the monthly MEC agenda.
        • Attend regular and special MEC meetings, quarterly Labor Leader meetings with the company, MEC committee meetings (as needed), and annual AFA-CWA Board of Directors meetings.
        • Coordinate and participate in the MEC Duty Officer program 

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        • This position is budgeted for monthly Flight Pay Loss (FPL) and does not bid a monthly schedule.
        • Most work is completed remotely. Must have the ability to be present in the MEC Office in Seattle as needed.  
        • The MEC Vice President is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of the MEC President during vacation and as needed.

        MEC Secretary-Treasurer

        From the AFA Constitution & Bylaws (article VII.C.2.c)

        The Secretary-Treasurer shall:

        (1) Assist the President in administering Master Executive Council funds.

        (2) Maintain Master Executive Council records and perform such other duties that may be specifically assigned to the Secretary-Treasurer by the President or Acting President.

        (3) Be responsible to the President and Master Executive Council.

        (4) Be responsible for general record keeping and accounting of the Master Executive Council budget and any funds.

        (5) Distribute a quarterly statement on expenditures to the Master Executive Council.

        (6) Assist in preparation of the Master Executive Council annual report to the membership.

        (7) Exhibit at all reasonable times the general records to any Officer or active member in good standing upon application.

        (8) Maintain Master Executive Council records and record all meetings of the Master Executive Council.

        (9) Deliver to her/his successor all monies and other property of the Master Executive Council. On demand of the International Office, s/he shall make available all books and records for examination and audit.

        (10) Submit a copy of all Master Executive Council meeting minutes and nomination notices to the International Secretary-Treasurer of the Union.

        (11) Be responsible for distributing a list of Master Executive Council committees’ flight pay loss to the Master Executive Council and the International Office each month; this list will include, but not be limited to, hours and ID(s) missed, days on projects, and projects charged.

        (12) Be granted the privilege of the floor at all Master Executive Council and Board of Directors meetings, but shall have no vote if not also a Local Council President.

        Additional Duties & Responsibilities

        • Maintain the MEC meeting agenda; solicit agenda items from members of the MEC
        • Reserve meeting space and other meeting resources as needed
        • Make arrangements for MEC hotel accommodations and meals as requested
        • Perform month-end financial reconciliation activities including:
        • Monthly submission of MEC flight pay loss to the company
        • Monthly reconciliation of Union Business flight pay loss
        • Monthly submission of all Union Business to AFA International
        • Review and approve expense reports
        • Monthly reconciliation of budget and expense reports
        • Attend regular and special MEC meetings, quarterly Labor Leader meetings with the company, and annual AFA-CWA Board of Directors meetings.
        • Participate in the MEC Duty Officer program 

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        • This position is budgeted for monthly Flight Pay Loss (FPL) and does not bid a monthly schedule.
        • Most work is completed remotely.  Must have the ability to be present in the MEC Office in Seattle as needed.  
        • The MEC Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of the MEC Vice President during vacation and as needed. They are responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of the MEC President if the President and Vice President are simultaneously unavailable.

        Working Relationships

        With The Master Executive Council (MEC)

        Constant interaction with the LEC Presidents, other LEC Officers, and other MEC Officers

        With MEC Committees

        Constant interaction with MEC Committee Chairs and Committee Members.

        With Management

        Constant interaction with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines management, particularly within the inflight and labor relations departments

        With AFA International

        Frequent interaction with AFA international officers and staff members

        Term of Office

        The regular term of office is for three years, beginning on January 1, 2026, and concluding on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will hold interviews and conduct elections during the November Regular MEC Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        While in-person interviews in SeaTac, WA, are preferred, a virtual interview via Google Meet may be requested if travel or scheduling presents a challenge.

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest (including a commitment to serve form) and your resume using the online form (link below). Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their interest by 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to facilitate interview scheduling. After this time, an MEC representative will contact candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Posting of Candidates

        On Tuesday, October 14, the names and resumes of candidates who have completed the expression of interest form will be publicly posted on the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website. If additional Flight Attendants submit expressions of interest, the MEC Communications Committee will continue to update the candidate page at the end of each business day until the day before the election.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions about MEC duties and responsibilities or the election process, please email officers@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: officer elections

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—October 2025

        September 5, 2025 09:05

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, 2025, the MEC will soon review all pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions.

        Committees that have already merged or will merge before the beginning of next year go through a separate process for interviews and elections and will not be included in this review. Information about interviews for these positions will be communicated separately.

        This review will take place over several months to allow extra transition time for committees that may benefit from it. This approach differs from previous election cycles, where all interviews were conducted simultaneously near the end of the term. Although the interviews will occur well before the current MEC term concludes, those elected to these positions will not assume their roles until January 1, 2026.

        The next committees to undergo the review process will be the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), Scheduling Committee, and Reserve. During the upcoming October Regular MEC Meeting, interviews will be conducted for the following positions:

        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) LOSA Representative
        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) ASAP Primary Representative
        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) ASAP Alternate Representative
        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) FRB Primary Representative
        • MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson — New Hire & Probation
        • MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson – Pairing Construction
        • MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson – PBS
        • MEC Scheduling Committee PBS Subcommittee Member (3 positions)
        • MEC Scheduling Committee FRB Primary Representative
        • MEC Scheduling Committee FRB Alternate Representative

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle which begins on January 1, 2026, and concludes on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the October Regular MEC Meeting from Tuesday, October 14, through Thursday, October 16. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), Master Executive Council (MEC), Reserve Committee, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: committee elections, interviews, pmAS

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—October 2025

        September 5, 2025 09:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        The integration of our Master Executive Councils (MECs) is progressing steadily. Our first group of committees successfully merged on June 1, and we are now planning for another group of committees to merge on November 1.

        As part of the committee merging process, our MEC will elect a Chairperson for each newly merged committee from among the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendant groups. The newly elected Chairperson will coordinate activities across both airlines and support the Local Committee Chairpersons from all eight Local Councils— both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian. The MEC will conduct interviews during the October MEC Meeting for the following roles:

        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairperson
        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Vice Chairperson
        • MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Air Quality Representative

        Other committees will merge later in the process. As we approach those dates, we’ll keep you informed about the integration timeline for each committee, including interview schedules.

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the remainder of the current MEC Officer election cycle (January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025), as well as for the upcoming cycle (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028). Their official term will begin on November 1, 2025, and conclude on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the October Regular MEC Meeting from Tuesday, October 14, through Thursday, October 16. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), AS/HA Merger, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—September 2025

        August 5, 2025 13:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, 2025, the MEC will soon review all pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions.

        Committees that have already merged or will merge before the beginning of next year go through a separate process for interviews and elections and will not be included in this review. Information about interviews for these positions will be communicated separately.

        This review will take place over several months to allow extra transition time for committees that may benefit from it. This approach differs from previous election cycles, where all interviews were conducted simultaneously near the end of the term. Although the interviews will occur well before the current MEC term concludes, those elected to these positions will not assume their roles until January 1, 2026.

        The first committees to undergo the review process will be the Grievance and Uniform Committees. During the upcoming September Regular MEC Meeting, interviews will be conducted for the following positions:

        • MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Grievance Committee Assistant
        • MEC Grievance Committee Payroll Representative
        • MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle which begins on January 1, 2026, and concludes on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the September Regular MEC Meeting from Tuesday, September 16, through Thursday, September 18. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—September 2025

        August 5, 2025 09:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        The integration of our Master Executive Councils (MECs) is progressing steadily. Our first group of committees successfully merged on June 1, and we are now prepared to merge additional committees as we move forward. The next group of committees is scheduled to merge on October 1.

        As part of the committee merging process, our MEC will elect a Chairperson for each newly merged committee from among the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendant groups. The newly elected Chairperson will coordinate activities across both airlines and support the Local Committee Chairpersons from all eight Local Councils— both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian. The MEC will conduct interviews during the September MEC Meeting for the following roles:

        • MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

        Other committees will merge later in the process. As we approach those dates, we’ll keep you informed about the integration timeline for each committee, including interview schedules.

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the remainder of the current MEC Officer election cycle (January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025), as well as for the upcoming cycle (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028). Their official term will begin on October 1, 2025, and conclude on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the September Regular MEC Meeting from Tuesday, September 16, through Thursday, September 18. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

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