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        What Does This Committee Do?
        The Communications Committee works to maintain regular and timely communication with the membership through relevant channels including print, web, social media, and emerging platforms.

        Download the Communications Committee Member duties and responsibilities

        Specific Duties and Responsibilities
        • Act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding communications issues
        • Serve as a resource to the LEC Officers and local committee members on best practices involving communication with the membership including copyright issues, photo permissions, spam, and privacy policies.
        • Maintain the Local Council website and social media presence
        • Update website and social media content regularly. Be able to make updates on short notice.
        • Create and distribute regular electronic informational updates to the Flight Attendants and maintain email lists
        • Handle correspondence from local committees regarding current happenings and information of interest and compile for use in informational updates
        • Promote new means of communication between AFA-CWA and the members including SMS, Twitter, Facebook, and other emerging platforms
        Why Would I Contact This Committee?

        The Communications Committee is available to help you with:

        • Accessing current or achieved AFA Alaska news or informational articles
        • Accepting and reviewing news articles or other potential information of interest to Flight Attendants
        • Providing assistance with AFA Alaska website or email distribution list problems

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        Who Do I Contact?

        For assistance, contact any member of your Local Communications Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

        ANC

        Annie Madsen
        anc.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the ANC Committee List >>

        HNL

        Mikioi Vericella
        hnl.communications.chair@afahawaiian.org

        View the HNL Committee List >>

        LAX (pmAS)

        Makenzie Greenblatt
        lax.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List >>

        LAX (pmHA)

        Josh Aoki
        lax.communications.chair@afahawaiian.org

        PDX

        Russel Rivinius
        pdx.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the PDX Committee List >>

        SAN

        Samantha Wolff
        san.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SAN Committee List >>

        SEA

        Kiersten Larson
        sea.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SEA Committee List >>

        SFO

        Mischelle Fielsch/Mya Tebeau
        sfo.communications.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SFO Committee List >>

        MEC

        Brian Palmer
        communications@afaalaska.org

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        Committee News

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        Mahalo From Your AFA Hawaiian Communications Committee

        Posted: June 19, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants Aloha Hawaiian Flight Attendants, On behalf of your AFA Hawaiian Communications Committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt mahalo to each of you for your engagement and support throughout the years. It has been an honor to serve you and to help ensure that important communications […]

        Sign Up For Text Message Updates From AFA Alaska

        Posted: October 12, 2023

        Communications Committee We’re excited to announce a new way for Alaska Flight Attendants to receive important news and updates. Starting today, you can sign up for text message updates from AFA Alaska. The process is quick and easy – just visit the sign-up page and provide your name, mobile number, and a few other details. […]

        Understanding Our Union: How AFA Works at Our Airline

        Posted: May 4, 2022

        Representation within our Union starts at the domicile level with your Local Council.  Local Executive Council (LEC) Officers are directly elected from among your fellow Flight Attendants who are members of the same Local Council. LEC Officers work to resolve concerns specific to Flight Attendants from your base with local management.  Your LEC President also represents your base at the airline level as a member of the Master Executive Council (MEC).  The LEC Presidents from all six bases together form our MEC, which works to coordinate the activities of our Union at the airline level.  They make decisions on our behalf and give direction to the MEC Officers, who represent the MEC to management.

        Introducing AFA Alaska News Now

        Posted: November 29, 2021

        We’re looking to improve the way we communicate using more frequent updates that are more concise and to-the-point. AFA Alaska News Now posts will be made throughout the week and posted to the AFA Alaska website and AFA Alaska social media channels. Prefer to receive news by email?  AFA Alaska News in Review email updates will still be sent out regularly with a summary of AFA Alaska News Now articles that have been posted recently.

        Alaska AFA Information At Your Fingertips

        Posted: October 23, 2015

        AFA Alaska news and information are now easier to access than ever with the recent launch of our new optimized mobile website.  Just visit afaalaska.org on your IMD or personal smartphone for easy access to AFA resources when you’re on the go. There’s An App For That If you’re using an Apple device, you can […]

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        October 29, 2026

        On Thursday, October 22, members of our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) met virtually to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Debi Wallstrom (ANC), Baron Lee (HNL), Bryce Sarmiento (pmAS LAX), Kahea Alvarez (pmHA LAX/SEA), Kalin […]

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2026

        October 21, 2026

        On Monday, October 12, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met remotely to receive an update on current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (pmAS SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (pmAS LAX), Kanani Vallot (SAN), and Matt […]

        Reserve Survey Closing Soon

        October 19, 2026

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is working to secure the best reserve provisions for our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). We want to hear from you about which parts of the reserve experience matter most, so we can better meet your needs. The survey […]

        Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants this Wednesday, October 14

        October 12, 2026

        This Wednesday, October 14, Horizon Air Flight Attendants will take to the picket line to demand the fair contract they rightfully deserve. During our own contract fight, Horizon Flight Attendants never hesitated. They showed up for us on our picket lines, stood shoulder to shoulder with us at every rally, and proved what true solidarity […]

        Reserve Survey Now Open

        October 6, 2026

        Our JNC encourages all members to participate in the Reserve survey, regardless of your current Reserve status. Whether you are on Reserve now, pick up Reserve days occasionally, or have not been on Reserve recently, your input is valuable. The survey will be open until Tuesday, October 20 at Noon PT.

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