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Dues Check Off Form Reminder

Submit Dues Check Off Form for Payroll Deduction

The deadline for Legacy Virgin America (L-VX) Flight Attendants to submit the Dues Check Off (DCO) form has passed for the the July dues payment. Less than 50% of the DCO forms were received prior to the deadline.  Those that submitted a form after the deadline or have not submitted a form yet will be invoiced for the monthly dues payment to your address on file. To avoid an invoice and to authorize payroll deduction for August and future dues payments, please submit your DCO forms as soon as possible. The Dues Check Off form can be downloaded from the AFA Alaska website or you can pick up a copy in the file room in both SFO and LAX villages.  Once you’ve completed the form, mail it to AFA International Membership Services (the address is on the bottom of the form) or place it in the AFA lock box (located in both SFO and LAX file rooms) and we’ll mail it in on your behalf.  For more information about dues please see our April 30 communication AFA Dues for Legacy Virgin America or reference the JCBA Section 26 for dues requirements.

In solidarity,

Melissa and Jamie

EAP Committee Members Needed!

EAP Committee Openings for Council 35 SFO

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a support service provided by Flight Attendants for Flight Attendants, their families, and partners.  EAP peer representatives are trained to provide three distinct, but interrelated, service that includes assessment, support, and referral services, professional standards, and critical incident response.

Committee representatives offer emotional support and assistance to Flight Attendants, their partners, and families, whether the issues are of a professional or personal nature. Peer counselors provide assessment support and referral services for a wide range of issues such as domestic abuse, depression, and work-related stress.

The selection of candidates for this position in SFO is the responsibility of the Local Council Officers and the Master Executive Council (MEC) EAP Chairperson. To expedite the process, the selection of volunteers will begin prior to the election and final candidates will be approved by the LEC Officers shortly after the election is complete.  Council 35 will need approximately 8 committee members for SFO.

Guidelines for becoming an EAP committee member: 

1) Willingness to adhere to AFA EAP policies and procedures
2) Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
3) Agree to submit necessary EAP documentation within timelines
4) Flexibility to respond to routine and emergency EAP situations at various hours
5) Be in good standing with the company
6) Be an AFA member in good standing (dues up-to-date)
7) Willingness to actively participate in all EAP activities for at least one (1) year

Training for new EAP volunteers will be held Aug 14-15 in SFO.

For more information about EAP:

If you would like to apply, click here for the online application.
Questions?  Email:  AFA@alaskaeap.org

Save the Date—August 6, 2018

SFO Council 35 Town Hall Membership Meeting

Council 35 is planning the next membership meeting for August 6, shortly after the new Local Executive Council (LEC) 35 Officer election is complete.  This will be great opportunity to meet your newly elected officers and get information about committees. Also invited are the committee chairs to answer member’s questions.  As a newly formed LEC, Council 35 will need a number of volunteers to participate in a variety of committees.

Meeting Details:

Date:               8/6/18

Location:         SFO T2 Conference Room (behind ticket counters)

Time:               1100-1300

Who:                SFO-based L-VX Flight Attendants (Council 35)

Interested in Getting Involved?

To be eligible to volunteer for any committee you must be a member in good standing and be based in SFO as of August 1, 2018.  To express interest, please submit a Committee Volunteer Expression of Interest form. Once elected, your Council 35 Officers will review all candidates and set up a time and place for interviews.  You may review the volunteers page of the AFA Alaska website for additional information.

More About AFA Committees

AFA has established a series of committees in order to represent Flight Attendant interests in different areas that are important to our profession and the quality of our working conditions. The volunteer Flight Attendants who serve on these committees provide an important level of representation to their flying partners and help to support the LEC Officers within the Local Council.

Each Local Committee is led by a Local Committee Chairperson and may also have Local Committee Members based on the workload and need of the committee.  All of these volunteer positions are appointed by the LEC Officers.  The Local Committee Chairperson works with the Master Executive Council (MEC) Chairperson of the committee, who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the committee across the entire airline.

Local AFA committee positions include:

§  Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Member

§  Benefits Committee Member

§  Communications Committee Member

§  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Member

§  Government Affairs Committee Member

§  Grievance Committee Member

§  Hotel Committee Member

§  Inflight Service Committee Member

§  Reserve Committee Member

§  Retirement Committee Member

§  Scheduling Committee Member

§  Uniform Committee Member

In addition, Local Committee Chairpersons have additional duties and responsibilities that can be viewed by clicking here.

A Special Request from EAP

The  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee is in need of many volunteers for SFO.  This position involves an application process.  You may review the informational page on the AFA International website for more information and complete the online EAP representative application if interested. The selection of candidates for this position is in part the responsibility of the MEC EAP Chairperson. To expedite the process, the selection of volunteers may begin prior to the election and final candidates will be approved by the LEC Officers shortly after the election is complete.  Training for new EAP volunteers will be held Aug 14-15 in SFO.

[L-VX] Introducing Your MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson – Legacy Virgin America

This message is for pre-merger Virgin America Flight Attendants

Your Council 18 and 35 Presidents as well as other members of your Master Executive Council (MEC) conducted interviews earlier this month for the new MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Legacy Virgin America position. The MEC would like to thank the candidates who demonstrated willingness to represent our Flight Attendants. After thorough deliberation, SFO-based Flight Attendant Bianca Dew has been appointed to the position.

About Bianca

Bianca began her position with Virgin America in 2015 as an SFO-based Inflight Teammate, which is also where she is currently based. After working on the line for some time Bianca upgraded to the role of an Inflight Team Lead, then proceeded to gain some more working knowledge as a Flight Attendant before upgrading to an Air Transportation Supervisor. Prior to coming to Virgin America, Bianca earned her AA in Behavioral Science and a BS in Kinesiology. Her previous role before becoming a flight attendant, was in finance as a mortgage loan specialist/banker. Bianca currently resides in Washington and in her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, a variety of outdoor activities, and traveling.

About The Position

The MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson – Legacy Virgin America works under the umbrella of the MEC Scheduling Committee and is responsible for working with management to advocate for Flight Attendant interests in all matter pertaining to Legacy Virgin America Flight Attendant schedules.  Additional information about the position can be found by clicking here.

In Solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green, Brice McGee; and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones

Deadline to for Dues Check Off June 29

Submit Dues Check Off Form for Payroll Deduction

The deadline for Legacy Virgin America (L-VX) Flight Attendants to submit the Dues Check Off Form is June 29 for the July 15 pay period. Those forms not received by the deadline will be sent an invoice for the monthly dues payment. To avoid an invoice and to authorize payroll deduction, please submit your DCO forms by the deadline. The Dues Check Off form can be downloaded from the AFA Alaska website or you can pick up a copy in the file room in both SFO and LAX villages.  Once you’ve completed the form, mail it to AFA International Membership Services (the address is on the bottom of the form) or place it in the AFA lock box (located in both SFO and LAX file rooms) and we’ll mail it in on your behalf.  For more information about dues please see our April 30 communication AFA Dues for Legacy Virgin America.

In solidarity,

Melissa and Jamie

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives

We’re excited to introduce our next group of newly elected merged MEC Committee Chairpersons, who will begin their roles on November 1. These leaders are dedicated to representing the interests of our Flight Attendants as they coordinate activities across the merged committees of both airlines. They’ll work closely with the Local Committee Chairpersons from all […]

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

On Monday, October 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot […]

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful […]

Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of merged MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidates have been elected: MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee […]

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