Last Chance to Drop Applications in the Village

If you wish to drop your membership application in the Village dropboxes for voting eligibility, please do so before 3/28/18.  The last pick-up in the Villages prior to polls closing is 3/28/18.

If you miss the dropbox deadline and wish to submit a membership application to vote, please contact membership services and the Ballot Helpline:

1-800-424-2401 Press 1 then EXT 706 during normal business hours EST

The Ballot Helpline can provide instructions for updating your membership eligibility and providing a last minute ballot.

Please remember, polls close April 3, 2018, 0900 PDT. 

Don’t miss your opportunity!  Every vote counts!

Your Council 35 Officers-

Melissa and Jamie

Exercise your right to Vote!

Vote closes, April 3, 2018 at 9am PST. Don’t wait until the last minute!

FAQs

Can I change my vote once it has been submitted?

No.  This is due to a change in Department of Labor voting guidelines, requiring all votes to be de-identified in the voting system.

What if my ballot hasn’t arrived or I am having difficulties voting?

Flight Attendants who do not receive their voting instructions with the 16-digit activation code must call the AFA Ballot Helpline.  Call (800) 424-2401, option 1, extension 706.  Help is available during normal business hours EST.

Where can I find a paper copy of the TA?

Summaries of the TA documents are included in your ballot mailer.  Printed copies of the TA documents are available in SFO and LAX Villages (file/bag rooms).  In addition all TA documents can be found online at: http://afaalaska.org/merger/jnc/ta

Where can I ask questions or find out information about the TA?

For additional information on the TA, please visit the JNC Blog or watch the TA Webinar.  For more information on voting, please visit the AFA Voting Information Page, where you will find the AFA Vote Tracker which shows progress of all eligible votes cast.

Your Council 35 Officers-

Melissa and Jamie

Roadshows coming to California!

The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) will be visiting California bases this week to present the Tentative Agreement (TA) to members.  Please join us to view the presentation, get a copy of the TA and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Week at a Glance

SFO

DATE: Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13

LOCATION: Doubletree by Hilton San Francisco Airport, 835 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010

TIME: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

PARKING: Validated parking for all members

LAX

DATE: Wednesday, March 14, 2018

LOCATION: Embassy Suites Airport North, 9801 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

TIME: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

PARKING: Validated parking for all members

SNA

DATE: Thursday, March 15, 2018

LOCATION: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport,  2120 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614

TIME: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

SAN

DATE: Friday, March 16, 2018

LOCATION: Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Downtown, 1646 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101

TIME: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

PARKING: Validated parking for all members

Helpful Links

• JNC Blog
• Membership Application

• AFA Address Change
• Newsletter Subscription

Your Council 35 Officers

-Melissa and Jamie

Roadshow Coming to a Base Near You!

The Joint Negotiation Committee will be in SFO, LAX area next week to present the recently released Tentative Agreement (TA) and to answer questions.  Please visit the JNC Blog for posted Q&A about the TA.  Resources and full roadshow schedule can be found here.

Are You an AFA Member?

As a reminder, every “Legacy” (pre-merger ) Virgin America Flight Attendant must complete and submit a membership application to become an official member.  Please be aware that this form cannot be completed online.  The hard copy paper form must be submitted directly to an AFA representative or mailed to the AFA International Office in D.C. You can download and print an application, or pick one up from the bag/file rooms the next time you pass through either SFO or LAX Villages.

Please note, that only AFA members may:

·      Vote on Tentative Agreements (TAs)

·      Attend Membership Meetings and Roadshows

·      Vote for Officers

·      Hold a position as an AFA officer or committee member

AFA will also be available during scheduled roadshows to assist with applications and verification of membership.  Please note that new-hire “Airbus” Flight Attendants are also eligible to vote regardless of probationary status, as long as AFA International has a membership application on file prior to the ballot close.

ASAP Reporting

Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is an FAA program that allows Flight Attendants to self-disclose unintentional violations of CFRs or company safety policy without fear of disciplinary action from management or enforcement action from the FAA.  Examples include improper door procedures, minimum crew violations and unintentional company policy/Work Rule violations. The intent of the program is to improve procedure, processes, and training through increased reporting of safety-related incidents that might otherwise go unreported.  ASAP can be reported online and through your company-issued IMD through the Report It app.  Please visit our website to view the ASAP Letter of Agreement and ASAP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If you have any questions about ASAP for pmVX, please reach out to Brad Young, the ASAP AFA representative for pmVX at bradley.young@afaalaska.org.

AFA Membership Meeting April 3 in SFO

The next Council 35 membership meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2018 and will be co-hosted by United Airlines Council 11.  The agenda will be the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting scheduled April 9-11, 2018.  Only members may attend the meeting which will be held in SFO T2 Conference room (behind the ticket counters) from 11:30am—2:00pm.  Please stop by and get information about the upcoming BOD meeting agenda and the latest news from Councils 11 and 35.  If you have any agenda items you wish to discuss, please submit by 3/27/18 to vx@afaalaska.org.  Please visit the Council 35 Facebook page for up-to-date event information.

FAQs

How do I contact Council 35 officers?

The best way to contact Council 35 officers is via email.  Emails are easier to forward for follow up and to have a record of information.  All emails and concerns received by Council 35 are held in confidence, and will not be shared for follow up without the permission of the original sender.  To get the fastest and most thorough response, please email your concerns to vx@afaalaska.org.  All officers can respond to emails sent to that address which facilitates a more efficient use of resources.

Will pre-merger VX Flight Attendants be the only ones voting on the TA?

No.  All Alaska Flight Attendants will be able to vote on the TA.  This includes pre-merger VX or “Airbus” F/As AND pre-merger Alaska or “Boeing” F/As.

Please let us know if you have any questions or thoughts!  You can reach us at vx@afaalaska.org.

In Solidarity,

Your Council 35 Officers – Melissa & Jamie

Are You an AFA Member?

Council 35 has been flooded with requests for verification of membership since the release of the Tentative Agreement (TA). In order to streamline the process, your Council 35 officers would like to request that all verification inquiries be sent to vx@afaalaska.org.  You may also verify your status directly with AFA International Membership Services.  When submitting inquiries via email, please allow one business day for a reply.

As a reminder, every “Legacy” (pre-merger ) Virgin America Flight Attendant must complete and submit a membership application to become an official member.  Please be aware that this form cannot be completed online.  The hard copy paper form must be submitted directly to an AFA representative or mailed to the AFA International Office in D.C. You can download and print an application, or pick one up from the bag/file rooms the next time you pass through either SFO or LAX Villages.

Please note, that only AFA members may:

·       Vote on Tentative Agreements (TAs)

·       Attend Membership Meetings and Roadshows

·       Vote for Officers

·       Hold a position as an AFA officer or committee member

AFA will be available in SFO and LAX during the next several weeks to assist with applications and verification of membership.  Please visit our Council 35 Facebook page for times and locations

In Solidarity,

Your Council 35 Officers – Melissa & Jamie