As Government Affairs Committee Focus Month comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank everyone who tuned in, asked insightful questions, and shared resources throughout September. Whether you watched a quick video on the van or started a conversation about voting in the crew lounge, your engagement made a difference.
We started this month with a simple goal: to show how what happens in Washington, D.C., directly impacts our everyday work on the aircraft.
4 Key Takeaways From September
If you didn’t get a chance to catch every video this month, here’s a quick recap of what we covered:
- Federal Laws Create Our Baseline: When safety and rest rules are written into federal law, we can focus on contractual gains rather than having to protect those basics during negotiations.
- Voting Protects Our Work Environment: The lawmakers we elect make key decisions on aviation oversight, cabin safety standards, and labor rights.
- FlightPAC Gives Us a Seat at the Table: Funded strictly by voluntary Member donations—not union dues—FlightPAC helps us build non-partisan relationships with lawmakers who support Flight Attendant issues.
- We’re Stronger Together: The coming together of Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants gives us a louder, more effective voice when standing up for our profession.
Watch: Government Affairs Focus Month Wrap-Up
Don’t miss the final video in our Focus Month series! MEC Government Affairs Committee Chairperson Bruni Agosto-Pinal wraps up the month, thanks everyone for their participation, and shares a look at what’s ahead.
Game Plan for Election Day
With elections just around the corner, now is the perfect time to put what we covered into action. Here are four simple steps to make sure your voice is heard:
- Verify Your Registration: State rules and deadlines change often. Double-check that your address and registration details are up to date today. Check out vote411.org/afacwa for easy-to-use resources.
- Plan Around Your Schedule: Layovers, delays, and last-minute reroutes happen. If there’s any chance you’ll be on a trip on Election Day, request a mail-in or absentee ballot right away.
- Check Candidate Labor Records: Take a quick look at where candidates stand on key issues like aviation safety, worker protections, and union rights before filling out your ballot.
- Get Involved: Want to contribute? Consider signing up to contribute to FlightPAC or joining your Local Government Affairs Committee. Get started by reading more at afaalaska.org/governmentaffairs.
By staying informed and voting, we protect our jobs, our contract, and our shared future. Thank you for all that you do!
