Council 19 SEA (pmAS)

“Making the Connection” Training

September 5, 2014 14:26

Inflight management recently announced a voluntary training called “Making the Connection” via Inflight Bulletin 2014-0173, which seems to be visible to Seattle-based Flight Attendants only. The training is intended to provide Flight Attendants some familiarization with the duties of a Customer Service Agent and vice versa. AFA was informed of the program but it was rolled out without negotiating the terms of the training with the union.

Available for pick-up in Seattle Open Time

“Making the Connection” is currently being offered in Seattle only and may be picked up out of Seattle’s Open Time. It is available on Mondays through October and is a trial. If the class is successful, the program may be rolled out system-wide.

Flight Attendants in other domiciles are being allowed to pick up the training; however, be advised that management is not offering hotel accommodations in Seattle in order to position for the class. Compensation is quoted as 6 TFP, which is contractually consistent.

“Making the Connection” is not cross training!!!

The training is designed to foster a better understanding between the Flight Attendant and Customer Service Agent workgroups—nothing more. This is not cross training and AFA leadership and IAM leadership will pursue our respective dispute resolution processes if employees of one workgroup are required to perform duties of the other. However, we have no reason to believe this will happen.

AFA disputes the program “follows the same rules as Recurrent Training”

From the bulletin: “This program follows the same rules as Recurrent Training for rest requirements, date change requests and attendance (sick leave and Failure to Report to training would apply).” Through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process, AFA is disputing that the program as described actually follows the contractual Recurrent Training rules for attendance, sick leave and to a certain extent date change requests.

Once AFA and management achieve agreement on the concerns, one or both parties will communicate the outcome. In the meantime, be aware that several aspects of this voluntary training class are in dispute.

In solidarity,

Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt

Council 19 Thank You and Upcoming Events Reminder

August 29, 2014 11:36

Dear Seattle Flight Attendants,

WOW! What an amazing week for AFA at Alaska. You all answered the call and came out to support your negotiating committee and for that we all THANK YOU for your dedication and support!

If you have not seen the update from the table this week go to: http://afaalaska.org/negotiations/negotiations-update-august-29-2014 for more information!

You can also log on to the AFA FaceBook page, afaalaska, to see pictures from all of the base events and links to the local media.

Your local officers in Seattle were blown away by the turn out on Wednesday! We counted approximately 200 Flight Attendants, friends, family members, and support from local unions. We especially would like to thank Teamsters and AFT for coming out to support us! Let’s keep up the RED HOT momentum as we move into the next few sessions.

Stay Informed, Stay Connected, and Stay Strong!

AFA-CWA Council 19 Local Base Meeting and Town Hall Forums

AFA-CWA base meeting is on September 9^th

Time: 11am-1pm

Where: Seoul Room, SEA TAC conference center, mezzanine level, south end of the terminal

Parking is paid on all levels except 4.

Join your LEC Officers after the meeting for an informal Town Hall style meeting from 1pm to 4pm.

Click to view the agenda:

http://afaalaska.org/sea/council-19-afa-cwa-local-base-meeting-9914

September 10, 2014 Town Hall Meeting

Time: 11am-4pm

Where: Seoul Room, SEA TAC conference center, mezzanine level, south end of the terminal

Parking is paid for on all levels except 4

Upcoming October Events:

October 24^th Town Hall Forum

Time: 11am-4pm

Where: Seoul Room, SEA TAC conference center, mezzanine level, south end of the terminal

Parking is paid for on all levels except 4

We hope to see you at one or all of these events!

Council 19 AFA-CWA Local Base Meeting: 9/9/14

August 29, 2014 11:20

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 4^th 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

Seattle August 27th Picketing Event Update

August 21, 2014 16:26

August 27th RED HOT Summer Picket Event

Dear 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 27^th 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 27^th 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 have 2 designated spots for the event that runs from 4:00pm- 6:00pm and will distribute people between the two locations: Outside of the airport on Highway 99 and in front of Alaska Corporate on Highway 99.
If you do not have a RED AFA t-shirt we will have them on hand at the park. If you park at the airport for that location- parking is not paid.
There are rules and regulations for picketing that must be adhered to and there will be picket captains in each location to assist with any questions that arise.
We have pre-made signs, but feel free to make your own: Subject to approval by the picket captains. Questions? Call or email any of your LEC Officers for clarification.
If you can meet at the park at 3:00pm your LEC Officers would appreciate your help with making the signs!

WE ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS OUR SOLIDARITY- IT’S TIME TO SHOW IT!!!

In solidarity,

Seattle LEC President- Laura Masserant

Reminder: AFA RED Hot Summer Picnic – Wednesday, August 20th

August 15, 2014 08:07

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!

The Details

Wear your RED AFA t-shirt to the event if you have one! We’ll have extra t-shirts available at the event if you haven’t received one.
Council 19 (SEA) will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda
If you’re coming from the Seattle area, please bring along a side dish or dessert to share family-style
Lawn chairs and blankets will help make you more comfortable at the event
If you’re coming from out of town, you’re welcome to use regular non-revenue travel to get to and from the picnic

Let Us Know You’re Coming!

Questions?

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

“Making the Connection” Training

Available for pick-up in Seattle Open Time

“Making the Connection” is not cross training!!!

AFA disputes the program “follows the same rules as Recurrent Training”

Council 19 Thank You and Upcoming Events Reminder

Council 19 AFA-CWA Local Base Meeting: 9/9/14

Seattle August 27th Picketing Event Update

August 27th RED HOT Summer Picket Event