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What Does This Committee Do?
The Government Affairs Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and pursue legislative activities that relate to the AFA-CWA political agenda and to build positive relationships with candidates for office and elected officials.

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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Make suggestions on initiatives that could be pursued in legislative affairs and political matters at the local level to the Local Executive Council (LEC). All problems/issues shall be discussed with the LEC President and MEC Government Affairs Chairperson for coordination at the airline level, of for processing at the AFA-CWA International level
  • Schedule and attend meetings with local elected officials and key staff
  • Act on and follow through on directives as established in the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws and FlightPAC
  • Provide information about the FlightPAC program to Local Council Members. Coordinate enrollment for members who wish to participate.
  • Act on recommendations of the AFA-CWA Director of Government Affairs and AFA-CWA Legislative Policy Committee
  • Offer timely communications and reports to the LEC regarding the status of local activities
  • Review material, handle correspondence, and keep Local Council Members well informed of current legislative developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The Government Affairs Committee is available to help you with:

  • Accessing information about current political and legislative activity affecting Flight Attendants
  • Enrollment in FlightPAC, AFA’s political action committee

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FlightPAC

Visit the FlightPAC website
Download the FlightPAC brochure and enrollment form

FlightPAC is a part of CWA’s Committee on Political Education (COPE), AFA’s Political Action Committee.  Election law prohibits labor organizations from using treasury dues to make contributions and expenditures in connection with federal elections.  Dues from our members are never contributed to campaigns.  Violations of campaign finance laws can result in civil penalties, therefore it is important for AFA-CWA leaders and Government Affairs Committee members to understand and observe the laws and rules which govern PAC’s and political activity.  FlightPAC allows members the opportunity to make voluntary contributions to provide financial support to federal candidates to federal office who are committed to helping us accomplish our legislative goals.

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Who Do I Contact?

For assistance, contact any member of your Local Government Affairs 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

Matt Cook
matthew.cook@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

LAX

Kris Mason
christel.mason16@gmail.com

View the LAX Committee List >>

PDX

Kaitie Pahle
kaitiepahle.afa@gmail.com

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Stephen Couckuyt
stephen.couckuyt@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

Melinda Jorge
melinda.jorge@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Rudy Garcia
rudeal85@gmail.com

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Krystle Berry, MEC Chairperson
krystle.berry@afaalaska.org

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Committee News

View the Government Affairs Committee news archives

AFA Update – September 13, 2019

Posted: September 13, 2019

In This Edition Contractual Supporting Documents Reminder: New KCM Identification Requirements FAA Responds to AFA Advocacy to Move on 10 Hours Rest Implementation Contractual Supporting Documents Contract Committee When there is a disagreement or difference of opinion regarding the intent of contractual language or how a contractual provision should be applied, AFA and management work […]

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AFA Update – August 16, 2019

Posted: August 16, 2019

In This Edition Hotel Crew Room Blocks Card Now Online REMINDER: Human Rights Committee Forming TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes! Cabin Air Quality Resources Hotel Crew Hotel Room Blocks Card Now Online Hotel Committee Your AFA Hotel Committee has succeeded in their effort to have the Crew Hotel Room Blocks card uploaded to an easily […]

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8->10 Day of Action

Posted: August 9, 2017

Tomorrow is August 10 (8-10), our Online Day of Action to keep our rest and jobs in front of Congress. Our representatives need to take action now to enact 10 hours irreducible rest for Flight Attendants and protect good U.S. aviation jobs. Have you signed up for Twitter yet? Twitter is an effective platform to […]

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CALL NOW: Tell Your Representative to Support the AIRR Act!

Posted: July 20, 2017

The House FAA Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 2997), also known as the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform & Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, protects our jobs from outsourcing and sets 10 hours non-reducible minimum rest for Flight Attendants.  This is our opportunity to make these provisions law.  But it won’t happen without your action. Politico reports: “House Majority […]

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Equal Rest for Flight Attendants: Call Your Senators NOW

Posted: June 15, 2017

The following is a message from your AFA Government Affairs Committee The Senate is drafting their version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill and we need them to make combating Flight Attendant fatigue a top priority. Tell Senators to include our 10 hours minimum rest provision along with a Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP) in the base […]

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Latest News

AFA Update – October 18, 2019

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In This Edition Tell Management: Fix Crew Access NOW! Information that the Company Knows Tell Management: Fix Crew Access NOW! Master Executive Council (MEC) Management continues to disrespect our contractual language by failing to provide a real-time trading system.  Let them know that enough is enough!  It’s time for management to be accountable, take action […]

AFA Special Update – Negotiations (October 9, 2019)

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In This Edition Open Time Negotiations Resume October 9 & 10 A (Not So) Brief History of Open Time Open Time Negotiations Resume October 9 & 10 Your AFA Negotiating Committee resume Open Time negotiations with management today and tomorrow in Seattle. As you may recall, the Master Executive Council (MEC) canceled the Open Time […]

AFA Update – October 4, 2019

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In This Edition Introducing your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Introducing your MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Uniform Safety Representative MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews What Happens When You Report a Human Trafficking Tip? Breast Cancer Awareness Month Introducing Your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Human Rights Committee Your Master […]

Potential Issue with Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) Part

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The Master Executive Council (MEC) has received inquiries from our members asking if we have additional information regarding the alert message that is posted on the Inflight web page, which references a potential issue with a part on the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) fleet. Background Last night (Friday), the MEC became aware of a […]

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