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Q&A: Did the negotiating committee recommend the TA?

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.

 

Q&A: What is the percentage of 4k pairings created by the optimizer?

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

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the position of MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidate has […]

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – January 2026

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement with management, confirming the “Rescinding the Award” provision and extending the bid timeline by one week to Monday, January 19 at 2359 HT. As of January 7, a total of 189 Hawaiian Flight Attendants have submitted bids for the new SEA Domicile, primarily from HNL and LAX. Discussions about the moving day process are ongoing, with further updates expected before the revised bid deadline.

Using Apps to Support New Year Wellness Goals

The start of a new year often brings renewed goals around improved physical and mental well-being. Many people use apps to help with these goals. Here are some popular free wellness apps to try this year that can support your health, sleep, and daily routines. Most have strong free features, and some offer additional options […]

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