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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

        Jan Bottini-Strait
        anc.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the ANC Committee List >>

        HNL

        Contact LEC Officers
        hnl.governmentaffairs.chair@afahawaiian.org

        LAX (pmAS)

        Contact LEC Officers
        lax.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List >>

        LAX (pmHA)

        Bruni Agosto-Pinal
        lax.governmentaffairs.chair@afahawaiian.org

        PDX

        Manda Bednarczyk
        pdx.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the PDX Committee List >>

        SAN

        Rebecca Garcia
        san.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SAN Committee List >>

        SEA

        Melinda Jorge
        sea.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SEA Committee List >>

        SFO

        Zoe Wulz
        sfo.governmentaffairs.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SFO Committee List >>

        MEC

        Bruni Agosto-Pinal, MEC Chairperson
        governmentaffairs@afaalaska.org

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        Government Affairs Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2025

        Posted: October 7, 2025

        An update on what our Government Affairs Committee has been working on this quarter. Thank you to all our Members who remain engaged and to all our volunteers and Committee Members for dedicating their time representing our Members, advocating for the safety and advancement of our careers while strengthening our labor movement every single day […]

        Take Action Now: Stop Cuts and Giveaway to Billionaires

        Posted: June 26, 2025

        It’s time to take action! The Senate is currently reviewing its version of the federal budget already passed in the House. There are seriously harmful cuts to benefits and rights we count on as workers. Below is a brief summary of their plans to cut from programs we count on to fund and supercharge a massive […]

        FAA Finalizes 10 Hours Rest Rule

        Posted: October 7, 2022

        Government Affairs Committee The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized a rule earlier this week requiring a minimum of 10 hours of irreducible rest for Flight Attendants between duty periods. Though Alaska Flight Attendants have benefitted from contractual language ensuring scheduled rest of greater than 10 hours between duty periods for over a decade, this rule […]

        AFA Alaska Update – September 30, 2021

        Posted: September 30, 2021

        In This Edition URGENT: No More Shutdowns Having Difficulty Working with a Fellow Crew Member? How AFA Dues Deductions Work URGENT: No More Shutdowns AFA International Unless Congress acts before Thursday night (midnight, Friday morning), the federal government will shut down again. We need to make it clear: federal shutdowns are unacceptable. Aviation workers ended […]

        AFA Update – December 11, 2020

        Posted: December 11, 2020

        In This Edition MEC Resolution on Gender Equality CALL CONGRESS: We’re Closer to #ReliefNow Than Ever Before Georgia Senate Runoff Election Community Resources for Those in Need MEC Resolution on Gender Equality Master Executive Council (MEC) AFA has long been a champion of equality both in and out of the workplace.  Over the course of many […]

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