Nominations have closed for SEA Local Elections and voting notices will be mailed today to all Council 19 members. To view the names of candidates and those who have submitted the Commitment to Serve form, visit the AFA-CWA Elections page.

Election Schedule

• April 28: Voting Notices mailed
• May 1: Polls open at 9am PT
• May 15: Polls close at 12pm PT

Voting notices will be mailed with an activation code and voting instructions. While all active members will receive a ballot, you must be in good-standing in order to vote, which means you must not have a delinquent dues balance or you must have a payment plan with AFA Membership Services to pay your delinquent balance. Log into your AFA Membership Hub account to check your status and standing and other important dues information.

Get Out the Vote

The local Officers of each council are directly elected by the members of that council. Historically, voter turnout for local elections as a Union has been significantly lower than other ballot measures like contract and strike votes. For SEA, the voter turnout in our council elections has averaged 34.83% since 2017, whereas our 2024 Strike Vote and two recent TA votes have been over 90% turnout. It is just as important for members to participate in their local council elections in order to choose who will represent them in local issues with management, as well as directing policy at the MEC and International levels that are in the best interest of their membership. Voting and being engaged in this process is not only a responsibility that each member should take seriously, it is vital for the health of our Union that members are active participants in shaping their leadership and holding their leaders accountable. We hope that each of you will take the time to consider each candidate and vote. Encourage all your crew members to vote and let’s turn out like we did during our contract fight!

Nominations are now being accepted for Council 19 Local Officers for the next term of office. SEA-based Flight Attendants can nominate or support only one candidate for each Officer position. Those interested in running for office may also self-nominate by submitting a Self-Nomination form and at least one endorsement of an Active Member in Good Standing in Council 19. It is highly recommended to submit nominations before the last day to allow for the Membership department to confirm eligibility of supporters/endorsers and nominees. Nominations will be accepted through April 16.

Check your standing and eligibility on the AFA Membership Hub

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Term of Office:

July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029

Positions to be Elected:

• LEC President
• LEC Vice President
• LEC Secretary
• 2 Council Representatives

Election Schedule:

• April 28: Voting Notices mailed
• May 1: Polls open
• May 15: Polls close at 12:00pm PT

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Those who are considering running for office are encouraged to reach out to the current Officers to gain an understanding about each role and get valuable insights about what to expect. We are happy to answer your questions and offer support during your decision-making process. Contact information for Local Officers are found at afaalaska.org/sea/officers and on our Council 19 LinkTree.

The Local Officer Election process for the next term will begin on April 1, 2026. If you are interested in running for local office, or know of someone who you believe would be a great candidate, now is a perfect time to review Article III and Article VIII.C of the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws. Your LEC Officers are happy to speak with anyone who has interest in gaining an understanding about what these positions entail and whether they are ready to serve. Our contact information can be found at afaalaska.org/sea/officers and on our Council 19 LinkTree. Please feel free to reach out. We hope to hear from you!

Term of Office: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029

Positions to be Elected

• LEC President
• LEC Vice President
• LEC Secretary
• 2 Council Representatives

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New Self-Nomination Process

During the 2024 AFA-CWA Annual Convention, the AFA Board of Directors voted to change the LEC nomination process allowing all members of a Local to self-nominate for any of the LEC Officer positions with at least one endorsement of an active member in good standing. The Self-Nomination Guide provides more information about the process on how to ensure that your name will appear on the election ballot. Self-nominations will be accepted from April 1, 2026 through April 16, 2026. 

Election Schedule

• April 28: Voting Notices mailed
• May 1: Polls open
• May 15: Polls close at 12:00pm PT

Ballots will be mailed with an activation code and voting instructions. To ensure that you receive your ballot, please confirm that your mailing address is up-to-date in PeopleSoft. While all active members will receive a ballot, you must be in good-standing in order to vote, which means you must not have a delinquent dues balance or you must have a payment plan with AFA Membership Services to pay your delinquent balance. Log into your AFA Membership Hub account to check your status and standing and other important dues information. For more information, visit afacwa-elections.org.

We are one week away from our joint membership meeting with Horizon Council 16. The AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws require that each year, one of our local membership meetings be held prior to the Board of Directors Convention. This is your opportunity to review the advance agenda items that are up for consideration and vote at the Board of Directors. We hope you can attend to provide feedback on the changes you would like to see in our Constitution and Bylaws. The joint meeting is open to all members in good-standing and you are invited to join in-person or virtually. Please use the registration links for either option below.

Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 PST
Location: Earhart Room, located in the South Tower of International Place, Lower Plaza Level (same building as 13 Coins) across from SEA Airport
Registration: 

Meeting Agenda

• Call to Order
• Welcome and Introductions
• AFA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Items
• Q&A
• Adjournment

Your Voice Matters

Your participation and engagement is important to ensure a strong Union. Local Council Presidents (LECPs) are your representatives and vote on your behalf at the Board of Directors. Your feedback is not only crucial, but also welcomed for decisions in how we shape our Union.

SEA LECP Paula Isla-McGill is requesting input from as many Council 19 members as possible on the advance agenda items for the Board of Directors. Information for each of the 12 agenda items is found on the afacwa.org/convention site. These proposed changes to the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws range from approval of the 2026-2027 budget, which includes a dues adjustment, to direct membership elections of MEC Officers and International Officers. Please review all agenda items and provide your feedback on the Google form. This is another way for you to make sure your voice is heard and your LECP can consider how best to represent the interests of Council 19.

Joint Pre-BOD Membership Meeting

We are holding our next membership meeting jointly with Horizon Council 16 to discuss the agenda items for the upcoming Board of Directors. All members in good-standing are welcome and highly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be available for both in-person and virtual attendance. If you plan on attending virtually, pre-registration is required. Please use the appropriate registration link below.

Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 PST
Location: Earhart Room, located in the South Tower of International Place, Lower Plaza Level (same building as 13 Coins) across from SEA Airport
Registration: In-Person | Virtual

Check your standing

The AFA Membership HUB is your portal to access all your account information, dues and payment history, make payments and more! This is also the place to verify that your personal email address on file is correct to ensure that you don’t miss important communication from AFA.

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53rd AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention

This year, the AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention will take place in Portland, OR! If you live in the Pacific Northwest or will be in town at that time and are interested in attending, this is a great opportunity to see our AFA leadership from all our AFA-represented carriers in action as we consider agenda items and proposed changes to our Constitution & Bylaws. More information will be available on the BOD website regarding the advance agenda items soon. Also on the docket will be the proposed budget for the next fiscal year as well as the election of our International Officers.

Date: March 9-11, 2026
Time: Call to Order – 09:00 PST
Location: Benson Portland, 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Registration: Please use this form to register.

Learn about AFA

If you have not yet bookmarked our Council 19 LinkTree, we encourage you check it out and share with your crew members. Not only are there useful links for contacting your local reps and contract resources, but there is a section that includes links to learn about AFA and our Union structure, including:

• How our Union Works: AFA 101
• Video: How Our Leaders are Elected
• What is the AFA Board of Directors

We can’t spell Union without “you”. A strong Union depends on an informed and engaged membership. If you’ve ever wondered why things are the way they are and want to learn more about what you can do to help shape our Union and build a stronger future together, start with these resources.