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Representing the Flight Attendants of Alaska + Hawaiian
The total number of JAs in 2014 combined for all bases so far this year is 142.
The NC negotiated the tentative agreement. The NC unanimously voted to send the TA to the MEC for their consideration. The MEC voted 4 yes, 1 no to present the tentative agreement to the members for your consideration.
Secondly, per the constitution and bylaws the MEC is required to give a recommendation of neutral, for or against. The MEC voted 4 neutral and 1 against.
The individual LEC Presidents provided statements as to why they voted either yes or no to send the agreement to the membership for consideration. In addition they have provided information as to why they either recommended neutral or against. They are available to answer questions regarding the voting process and their recommendation if you have specific questions please contact them as the NC does not speak on their behalf.
It is important to note the information provided was used for January 2015.
Pairings Pairing Operations
6456 13,872 Total
327 687 Long Duty Pairings
5% 5% Percentage created
1. There is a cost sharing for self insurance. Currently, our rates are locked, and you pay a portion of the overall benefit. 16% paid by the FA, 84% paid by the Company. Each year the cost sharing will increase 1%, up to a maximum of 20% paid by the FA by the end of the Agreement.
2. A year-over-year cap not to exceed 15%.
Example:
Overall benefit cost is $1000:
If TA2 is ratified, the 2016 Cost Sharing change for the FA would increase from 16% to 17% (1% increase).
But lets say the overall benefit cost jumps from $1000 (2015) to $2000 (2016). In that example the cost sharing would require $340 (17% cost sharing paid by you) and $1660 (83% paid by Alaska). With the cap of 15% year over year, your prior year you paid $160, so 15% increase would cap the cost to you at $184.
Overall benefit cost increase to $2000:
As illustrated in the examples above, considering cost sharing and the 15% cap year-over-year, the maximum amount for the insurance benefit portion you pay may only increase by 15% year-over-year.
2015 – $100
This session was marked by the Negotiating Committee’s strong advocacy for protections and enhancements that would support the Seattle base as a viable option for transferring Flight Attendants. With insights from Ryan St. John, the Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Investor Relations for Alaska Airlines, the Negotiating Committee highlighted the necessity of combining data-driven strategies with hands-on experience and sufficient resources for long-term success.
During our recent negotiations, the Joint Negotiation Committee focused on key sections, particularly reaching a Tentative Agreement on Lodging and Transportation, which improves food availability and transportation safety. We also engaged with Council 19 to clarify negotiation processes and differences between contracts. Stay tuned for our upcoming session with management from November 18 to 20.
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]
We’re excited to introduce our next group of newly elected merged MEC Committee Chairpersons, who will begin their roles on November 1. These leaders are dedicated to representing the interests of our Flight Attendants as they coordinate activities across the merged committees of both airlines. They’ll work closely with the Local Committee Chairpersons from all […]
On Monday, October 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot […]
