Representing the Flight Attendants of Alaska + Hawaiian
AFA-CWA BASE MEETING
Council 19 – Seattle
September 9, 2014
11:00 Base Meeting
1:00 Town Hall Meeting
Meeting. location will be at the SEOUL ROOM on the mezzanine level (south end) of SEA-TAC PORT
Parking provided at airport with the exception of the 4th floor
I. Call meeting to order
A. Call for late agenda items
1. Late Agenda Items
B. Announcements
II. LEC Update
A. Officer Update
B. Committee Updates
C. Budget Review
D. Donation – Project Help
III. Update on Negotiations
August 27th RED HOT Summer Picket EventDear Seattle Flight Attendants, I want to thank everyone who came out to the AFA RED HOT Summer Picnic yesterday! We had a great turnout and enjoyed the afternoon talking, eating, and showing our solidarity! VP of Inflight- Andy Schneider, VP of Labor Relations- Shane Tackett, Managing Director of Inflight- Ron Calvin, and Managing Director of Labor Relations- Elizabeth Ryan stopped by the picnic to visit with the attendees. MEC President, Jeff Peterson, addressed the group and encouraged everyone to stay informed and show our solidarity. Jeff also reminded everyone about the upcoming picket on August 27th and how important it is for anyone who has that day off to attend one of the system wide events. However, please remember that you are not allowed to use your non-revenue pass benefits to travel for the event. As an added bonus we were able to help MEC President Jeff Peterson fulfill his ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! In fact, your AFA officers have been very involved this past week with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Monday: Andy Schneider challenged LEC VP Jake Jones and me. Tuesday: LEC Presidents Cathy Gwynn (PDX) and Sandra Morrow (LAX) joined me in completing my challenge after our MEC meeting where the three of us challenged CEO Brad Tilden and MEC President Jeff Peterson Wednesday: Both Brad and Jeff completed their challenges on Wednesday. Jeff Peterson challenged Sara Nelson, AFA International President; Shane Tackett, VP of Labor; Elizabeth Ryan, Managing Director of Labor Relations; and Mike Link, Manager of Inflight Labor and Work. Thursday: Due to his busy flight schedule, LEC VP Jake Jones donated directly to the ALS fund. Way to go Jake! You can see the videos on our Facebook page: afaalaska https://www.facebook.com/alaskamec August 27th RED HOT Picketing Event If you have not already signed up for the August Picketing event it is not too late:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WCSFABDbER6OijiGwutq–KsYHGcs-JFHzH0hISWg9s/viewform Due to the high volume of turn out for this event we are now meeting at Angle Lake Park at 3:30pm.
WE ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS OUR SOLIDARITY- IT’S TIME TO SHOW IT!!! In solidarity, Seattle LEC President- Laura Masserant |
Don’t forget that the AFA RED Hot Summer Picnic is coming up this Wednesday, August 20 from 1 to 4 PM at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac, WA. Alaska Airlines corporate headquarters, located next door, has a beautiful view of the park and Angle Lake. Let’s flood the park with a sea of RED and put our unity and solidarity on clear display!
Contact the Council 19 Seattle LEC Officers or email us at events@afaalaska.org
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt
Your AFA Negotiating Committee will go back to the table with management on August 25 in San Diego, CA for our next mediation session. As a show of support and solidarity for the Negotiating Committee, we will be conducting informational picketing on Wednesday, August 27 in each of our five bases. The Negotiating Committee is counting on you to show management and the public how serious we are about getting a contract with the improvements we deserve!
Click here to sign up now to participate in the August 27th event
Are you ready to turn up the heat? Your support is vital to help make the event successful. Help to turn the airport RED in solidarity! Click on your base below for times and details.
Show your solidarity by proudly wearing your RED AFA pin and RED Five Bases Standing Strong lanyard!
If you have specific questions about the event at your base, please contact your Local Mobilization Chairperson for assistance. You’ll find contact information at afaalaska.org/mobilization. You can also see the information below for more details.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt and
Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo
Angle Lake Park
19408 International Blvd
SeaTac, WA 98188
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT)
You’re invited for a day of food, fun, and solidarity at Angle Lake Park. Angle Lake Park is conveniently located next to Alaska Airlines corporate headquarters in SeaTac, WA. This is a family-friendly event, so be sure to bring the kids!
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda will be provided by AFA Council 19. We’re counting on you to bring along some tasty side dishes and desserts to share (see below). Due to City of SeaTac regulations, no alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Even if you don’t live in the Seattle area, we hope that you’ll join us for the event. The use of non-revenue standby travel is permitted for the event.
Contact the Council 19 Seattle LEC Officers or email us at events@afaalaska.org
