Our MEC Reserve Chairperson/Grievance Committee Payroll Representative Julie Thornton, Council 19 LEC Reserve Chairperson Conner Gallagher and Council 19 LEC President Paula Isla-McGill are working to ensure reserve FAs on the last day of their reserve block who have been assigned APSB–after the Daily Last Flight has departed–are being paid correctly in accordance with our CBA. If you are required to remain on APSB past the departure of the Daily Last Flight on the last day of your reserve block, you are due 2.0x pay for that APSB period per Section 11.C.5. Furthermore, if you are an AM reserve who was converted to ER for an APSB period after 12:00 in accordance with Section 11.F.5 and that APSB period also occurs after the Daily Last Flight has departed you are due 3.0x pay for that APSB period. You can verify the Daily Last Flight for each domicile/co-terminal on Crew Access under Reports > Daily Last Flight from Base. Additionally, you can verify you were paid correctly on Rainmaker by referencing the FANon pay bucket.

NOTE: Typically, you will need to press a ‘+’ button to expand the FANon column to verify APSB 2.0x or APSB 3.0x pay. 

If you do not believe you were paid 2.0x or 3.0x appropriately for an APSB period occurring on the last day of your reserve block after the Daily Last Flight has departed please fill out the Google form below so we can investigate the matter further on your behalf. It is possible you are missing pay owed to you under the current CBA which went into effect when TA2 was ratified in March 2025. If you are not based in SEA please still fill out the form and we will copy your local council reps into all communications with FA Crew Pay/Crew Scheduling Management Personnel. 

Relevant Contract Sections

§11.C.5

On the last day of a block, a Reserve who does not have a scheduling obligation (e.g., APSB) may request release from the remainder of their reserve day provided the last Company-operated flight that the Reserve would be legal to fly has departed the domicile. This release time will be posted in Crew Access. Crew Scheduling must grant the request if it has no further flying for the Reserve. A Reserve who is relieved of further reserve obligation under this Paragraph, will suffer no loss of pay. However, if the Reserve must remain at the airport for an APSB assignment after the last flight described above has departed, then the Reserve will be paid two times (2.0x) the trip rate for the APSB period.

§11.F.5

The maximum time assigned to APSB will not exceed five (5) consecutive hours per duty period. APSB Reserves may be assigned a sequence with a scheduled departure time no later than one (1) hour after the end of the APSB period. The Reserve is not required to be contactable from release from the APSB period until check-in for the sequence. APSB must be assigned in the order of the RAL within the same days of availability and call type.

1. An AM Reserve may not be assigned an APSB period that ends after noon (12:00 PM). 
2. A PM Reserve may not be assigned an APSB period that ends after 11:59 PM.
3. An ER may be assigned to any APSB period. 

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.