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    Current Contract

    The Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA), which is currently in effect, may be viewed below.  The JCBA was ratified by the membership on April 3, 2018, was extended in May 2021, and becomes amendable on December 17, 2022.  For more information about contract negotiations, please visit the Contract 2022 website.

    Click here to view the AFA Alaska Airlines JCBA 2018-2021
    Click here to view the 2021 One Year Contract Extension
    Click here to view the Virgin America Letters of Agreement

    In addition to the JCBA, a number of additional documents help to clarify and interpret contractual language. These include:

    Letters of Agreement (LOAs)

    The AFA constitution & bylaws grants the Master Executive Council (MEC) the authority to enter into letters of agreement (LOAs) with management to supplement contractual language and provide additional guidance surrounding matters that were either not foreseen or could not be anticipated during contract negations. LOAs have the full force of contractual language.

    Click here to view LOAs

    Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

    Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) provide clarification to the intent and interpretation of existing contractual language. They are binding agreements with management and are fully enforceable.

    Click here to view MOUs

    Labor Memorandums

    Labor memorandums are guidance issued by the Alaska Airlines Labor Relations department to other company departments providing direction on how to interpret and apply the Flight Attendant collective bargaining agreement. 

    Click here to view Labor Memos

    Contractual Settlement Agreements

    Contractual settlement agreements are used to settle a dispute in the interpretation of contractual language. Settlement agreements are considered to be an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. Similar to LOAs and MOUs, the MEC has authority to enter into settlement agreements per the AFA Constitution & Bylaws. 

    Click here to view settlement agreements

    Alaska Airlines & Virgin America Merger Documents

    Reference Key

    • AS or L-AS: Affects only pre-merger Alaska Airlines (AS) FAs
    • VX or L-VX: Affects only pre-merger Virgin America (VX) FAs
    • AS+VX Affects pre-merger AS FAs and pre-merger VX FAs
    AS+VX
    AFA Alaska Airlines-Virgin America Merger Agreement
    Merger AgreementDownload
    AS+VX
    2018-2021 Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA)
    AFA Alaska JCBA 2018-2021Download
    JCBA LOA Changes to the 2014-2019 CBA (03/04/2018)Download
    JCBA LOA Supplemental Reduction in Force ProtectionDownload
    JCBA LOA Virgin America Red-Circled Pay RatesDownload
    AS
    L-AS Transition Agreement 2018
    L-AS FA Transition Agreement 2018Download
    VX
    L-VX Transition Agreement 2018
    L-VX FA Transition Agreement 2018 (03/24/2018)Download
    L-VX JCBA Implementation Timetable LOADownload
    VX InFlight Teammate Work Rules v5Download

    Past Contracts

    2014 ContractDownload
    2010 Contract ExtensionDownload
    2010 Contract Extension Pay & Insurance RatesDownload
    2006 ContractDownload

    Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023

    December 8, 2023

    Inflight Service Committee On Wednesday, November 29, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Naomi Parcell (ANC), Ross DeJong (SEA), Todd Horn (PDX), Raymond Ramirez (SFO), Johanna Thomas (LAX), and Chase Vandergrift […]

    December 2023 MEC Meeting Recap

    December 8, 2023

    Master Executive Council (MEC) The December 2023 Regular MEC Meeting was held this week on Wednesday, December 6. The meeting consisted of updates from our MEC Officers, LEC Presidents, Grievance Committee, and Scheduling Committee. Our MEC also reviewed written reports submitted by other AFA MEC Committee Chairpersons about their current programs of work. Meeting with […]

    Join The Picket Line: Support United Flight Attendants on Thursday, December 14

    December 7, 2023

    Master Executive Council (MEC) On December 14, 2023, United Airlines Flight Attendants will take to the picket line – their holiday spirit of unity and solidarity burning brighter than ever. They are determined to strengthen their power and demonstrate their unwavering commitment to securing a contract that genuinely values their work and contributions to United […]

    Housing & Food Assistance Resources

    December 6, 2023

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Starting a career as a Flight Attendant is a significant and challenging life change, especially in today’s industry. The ever-increasing pace of inflation and lagging pay rates that haven’t kept up with the cost of living makes it difficult for many new hires to make ends meet. Finding affordable […]

    Air Quality Quick Reminders

    December 5, 2023

    Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) As Flight Attendants, our top priority is ensuring everyone onboard the aircraft has a safe and comfortable experience. However, despite our best efforts, unexpected situations can still arise. One such situation is a fume event, which can be caused by smoke, fumes, or a strong odor in the […]

    RSS Negotiations News

    • Mobilization Expands: Direct Passenger Outreach Begins Today
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    • Save the Date: Systemwide Informational Picketing on December 19
    • Why has the Negotiating Committee yet to publish a pay step chart for what we proposed in our comprehensive economic proposal?
    • Negotiation Session 20
    • Changes To AFA Representatives Supporting Negotiations & Mobilization
    • Negotiation Session 19
    • Understanding Negotiations: What Is Mediation?
    • Negotiation Session 18
    • Our Day of Solidarity Was A Resounding Success!

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    • Air Quality Quick Reminders
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