As previously announced in last month’s update (published May 9, 2022,) interviews were recently held for multiple committee positions. We are pleased to announce the following local committee appointments.

Reserve Committee 

Marci Ashcraft, Committee Member

Marci was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon, and moved to Vancouver after she met and married her husband, Brian. Together they raised two children (Brodie, 24, and Maggie, 22.) Marci worked as a Judicial Clerk and Judicial Assistant for the State of Oregon in Multnomah County for almost 20 years, until her friend (an Alaska Flight Attendant) said “Come Fly With Me!” She decided it was a great time to make a career change and was hired in February of 2018.

Marci has a great love for Alaska Airlines and wants the best for our workgroup. Being on reserve herself for almost 4.5 years she has a great knowledge of the reserve section of the contract and looks forward to working with our Flight Attendants on the Reserve Committee.

Maranda Zytniowski, Committee Member

Maranda is married to her high school sweetheart and has two dogs and a cat. They just finished building their dream home in Kalama, Washington. Any free time she has is spent doing projects around the property or spending time with friends and family. Maranda has been flying for Alaska Airlines since 2018 and is excited to be a part of the Reserve Committee. 

Inflight Service Committee 

Carrieann McCracken, Committee Member

Carrieann has been flying since 2015. Prior to coming to Alaska Airlines, she graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in business and criminal justice. Her favorite layovers include Maui and Juneau where you’ll find her enjoying a local beer or cup of coffee. She loves hiking, surfing, camping, and watching sports. Carrieann is passionate about sustainability and the environment, and is excited to bring this energy to the committee.

Please join us in welcoming our newest committee volunteers and stay tuned for Part 2 of our committee appointment announcements coming soon!

Quarterly CBT due June 30th

The second quarter CBT is due. If you have not completed it, please take some time to do it now. Mutiple Flight Attendants are showing a “partially completed” or incomplete status and it must show as completed no later than June 30th. Please confirm your transcript on the Learn app shows completed and check company email for the completed email, which is auto-generated when the training has been completed. If you have any questions, please reach out to your local Inflight supervisor for assistance.

Irregular Operations Reference

The Scheduling Committee has put together an irregular operations quick reference. You can refer to this when you are experiencing a change to your scheduled flying. If you have used this resource in the past, please note it has recently been updated (10 hour rule, pre-cancellation flow chart and rainmaker.) This is a quick reference and a summary of contract provisions and there may be individual circumstances that differ. 

Irregular Operations . If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to our local Scheduling Committee Chairperson, Melodie Anderes , or open an osTicket. 

Fly Now, Grieve Later

Keep in mind there may be times when there will not be an opportunity to fully evaluate the legalities of a situation you encounter. You may need to fly the trip and open a ticket for review after the fact. Your local Scheduling Committee can help you through the resolution process if an issue cannot be resolved when it occurs.  

Contactability After Check-in

Flight Attendants are not required to maintain a mobile phone per the contract or company policy. However, we are required to provide a phone number (up to two) as a means of contact. The number(s) you provide will be used to reach you while on duty per the contract. Please be aware that there are contractual references for contact during ground time. 

If crew scheduling attempts contact during ground time, they must: Call your number(s) on file, utilize airport paging, and call the crew lounge. Failure to return crew scheduling’s call within five (5) minutes may subject you to attendance points/occurrences.   
Please see Section 8.Q Contactability, Section 32.C.1.e Attendance -No Show, Section 32.C.15.b Attendance -Unavailable for Contact for more information. 

Domestic Partner Audit 

Over the next few months, management will be reaching out formally to request proof of your government registered domestic partnership. The Employee Travel policy requires employees to obtain a registered domestic partnership certificate, or government registration of the domestic partnership, prior to enrolling them as an eligible traveler in the travel program.

For more information about required documentation, please see the travel subsite:

Eligible Travelers (alaskasworld.com)

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO August 25, 2017 

PDX AFA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are Being Accepted for

Local Council 39 Portland Committee Positions

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please review the requirements below and email your committee letter of interest and resume to pdx@afaalaska.org by midnight on August 25, 2017.

Flight attendants must be current on dues and maintain their member in good standing status. Probationary flight attendants may volunteer; once they start paying union dues.

Committee Requirements 

• Regularly work 40+ TFP
• No intention of transferring from Portland in the near future.
• Considerable knowledge and adherence to Service Standards.
• Understand that this is a volunteer and not a paid position. There may be occasions for flight pay loss for meetings or projects.
• Professional in manner with Management and Flight Attendants.
• Adhere to committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information.
• Be an advocate and support for all flight attendants.
• Ability to communicate by email, phone, and in-person with Flight Attendants and Alaska Management.
• Working knowledge of the Current Bargaining Agreement.
• Some positions require knowledge of scheduling, pay, work rules, and duties.
• Receive guidance from AFA Officers and Committee Chair.
• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.
• Provide information promptly and meet occasional deadlines.
• Must sign a Willingness to Serve Commitment

Committee Descriptions

Air Safety Health Security http://afaalaska.org/ashsc

ASHSC acts in an advisory role to the LEC Officers on safety matters. Studies local air safety and health problems and prepares recommendations to the LEC Officers for consideration. The committee reviews and handles correspondence keeping the members informed of developments. You may be asked to attend management debriefings regarding safety related issues.

Benefits http://afaalaska.org/benefits#purpose

The Benefits Committee works to educate and provide assistance to in all matters involving benefits (including insurance, maternity, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs)

Employee Assistance http://afaalaska.org/eap

The EAP is a support service provided by Flight Attendants for Flight Attendants. EAP peer representatives are trained to provide three distinct, but interrelated, services that include assessment, support, and referral. The EAP also handles professional standards and critical incident response.

Government Affairs http://afaalaska.org/governmentaffairs

The Government Affairs Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and pursue legislative activities that relate to the AFA-CWA political agenda and to build positive relationships with candidates for office and elected officials regardless of party.

Grievance http://afaalaska.org/grievance

The Grievance Committee’s is responsible for the protection of Flight Attendants against arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and the upholding of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hotel http://afaalaska.org/hotel

The Hotel Committee investigates complaints regarding hotels and transportation and periodically inspects layover hotels for any decline in quality. The committee surveys potential hotels and attempts to eliminate or avoid any possible problems.

Inflight Service http://afaalaska.org/inflightservice

The Inflight Service Committee represents Flight Attendant interests regarding catering and inflight service/sales and addresses complaints and concerns regarding catering and inflight service/sales.

Retirement http://afaalaska.org/retirement

The Retirement Committee assists members with questions regarding retirement, 401(k) plans, and other investment vehicles that may become available and keep members up-to-date and educated about these programs.

Scheduling http://afaalaska.org/scheduling

The Scheduling Committee assists Flight Attendants with concerns relating to pairings or scheduling including legalities.

Uniform http://afaalaska.org/uniform

The Uniform Committee is responsible for ensuring contract language compliance in the area of uniforms. The Committee represents Flight Attendant interests to management regarding design, fabric selection, and other details.

AFA Council 39 Information http://afaalaska.org/pdx

An applicant cannot be guaranteed an interview. Resumes and letters of interest will be screened for qualifications, and successful applicants will be invited to interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS – 2017 ENROLLMENT

From August 14th—16th, National Group Protection (NGP) will be in the crew lounge in Portland to communicate the AFA supplemental benefit plans.  Please look for the NGP benefit counselors during the on-site enrollment to enroll or make changes to your existing coverage.  Note that you can enroll in any of the crew lounges, not just your base location.

 

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Coverage (NEW PLAN!)

• Whole Life Insurance

 

We have enhanced the Critical Illness plan—lower rates and more covered illnesses.  Please take the time to sit down with a benefit counselor and review your options.  This is also an excellent time to make sure you have filed for your annual health screening benefits, which are part of the accident and critical illness benefit plans.

• Supplemental – these plans supplement any existing coverage
• Voluntary – members choose to participate
• Limited Underwriting – no medical or physical exams required
• Family Coverage – available with all of the plans
• Portable – members can continue coverage if they leave the company
• Payroll Deduction – premiums are paid through payroll deduction

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming enrollment, please contact National Group Protection (NGP) at 800-344-9016.

PDX AFA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are Being Accepted for

Local Council 39 Portland Committee Positions

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please review the requirements below and email your committee letter of interest and resume to pdx@afaalaska.orgby midnight on August 18, 2017.

Flight attendants must be current on dues and maintain their member in good standing status. Probationary flight attendants may volunteer; once they start paying union dues.

Committee Requirements 

• Regularly work 40+ TFP
• No intention of transferring from Portland in the near future.
• Considerable knowledge and adherence to Service Standards.
• Understand that this is a volunteer and not a paid position. There may be occasions for flight pay loss for meetings or projects.
• Professional in manner with Management and Flight Attendants.
• Adhere to committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct.
•  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information.
• Be an advocate and support for all flight attendants.
• Ability to communicate by email, phone, and in-person with Flight Attendants and Alaska Management.
• Working knowledge of the Current Bargaining Agreement.
• Some positions require knowledge of scheduling, pay, work rules, and duties.
• Receive guidance from AFA Officers and Committee Chair.
• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.
• Provide information promptly and meet occasional deadlines.
• Must sign a Willingness to Serve Commitment

 

Committee Descriptions

Air Safety Health Security http://afaalaska.org/ashsc

ASHSC acts in an advisory role to the LEC Officers on safety matters. Studies local air safety and health problems and prepares recommendations to the LEC Officers for consideration. The committee reviews and handles correspondence keeping the members informed of developments. You may be asked to attend management debriefings regarding safety related issues.

Benefits http://afaalaska.org/benefits#purpose

The Benefits Committee works to educate and provide assistance to in all matters involving benefits (including insurance, maternity, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs)

Employee Assistance http://afaalaska.org/eap

The EAP is a support service provided by Flight Attendants for Flight Attendants. EAP peer representatives are trained to provide three distinct, but interrelated, services that include assessment, support, and referral. The EAP also handles professional standards and critical incident response.

Government Affairs http://afaalaska.org/governmentaffairs

The Government Affairs Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and pursue legislative activities that relate to the AFA-CWA political agenda and to build positive relationships with candidates for office and elected officials regardless of party.

Grievance http://afaalaska.org/grievance

The Grievance Committee’s is responsible for the protection of Flight Attendants against arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and the upholding of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hotel http://afaalaska.org/hotel

The Hotel Committee investigates complaints regarding hotels and transportation and periodically inspects layover hotels for any decline in quality. The committee surveys potential hotels and attempts to eliminate or avoid any possible problems.

Inflight Service http://afaalaska.org/inflightservice

The Inflight Service Committee represents Flight Attendant interests regarding catering and inflight service/sales and addresses complaints and concerns regarding catering and inflight service/sales.

Retirement http://afaalaska.org/retirement

The Retirement Committee assists members with questions regarding retirement, 401(k) plans, and other investment vehicles that may become available and keep members up-to-date and educated about these programs.

Scheduling http://afaalaska.org/scheduling

The Scheduling Committee assists Flight Attendants with concerns relating to pairings or scheduling including legalities.

Uniform http://afaalaska.org/uniform

The Uniform Committee is responsible for ensuring contract language compliance in the area of uniforms. The Committee represents Flight Attendant interests to management regarding design, fabric selection, and other details.

AFA Council 39 Information http://afaalaska.org/pdx

An applicant cannot be guaranteed an interview. Resumes and letters of interest will be screened for qualifications, and successful applicants will be invited to interview.

In Solidarity,

LEC Council 39 Officers

Mario de”Medici, Krystle Berry, Alan Sousa