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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

Read about FlightPAC

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.

Download the FlightPAC form to build political power for us and our careers. FlightPAC only accepts contributions from AFA Members–click below to confirm you’re an AFA Member.

I'm an AFA Member and want to sign up for FlightPAC
Click here to download the FlightPAC form >

Mail your completed form to 518 C St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

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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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Committee News

View the Government Affairs Committee news archives

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 […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairpersons

As we wrap up the first week of EAP/Professional Standards Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to share an open conversation that takes you behind the scenes of our support network built for Flight Attendants. MEC Communications Committee Chairperson Brian Palmer recently sat down with pre-merger Alaska MEC EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson Melanie Buker and Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Dillon to […]

Grievance Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Grievance Committee is committed to supporting you by ensuring fair disciplinary procedures and upholding our contractual rights. Our contract guarantees at least 13 arbitration dates each year to address both disciplinary and contractual matters. Termination cases are typically prioritized to help Flight Attendants return to work […]

System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the pre-merger Alaska AFA System Board of Adjustment. Scope Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise […]

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Update – May 2026

With three domiciles now operated by pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants, the Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee would like to clarify how out-of-domicile pickups and trades work. Trips in the ETCH folder must be cleared in their home domicile before they are available for pickup or trade by Flight Attendants from other bases. Additionally, if you wish to pick up a SEA 787-9 pairing but are not based in SEA, you must order the Dreamliner uniform through Affinity Apparel.

AFA Committee Focus Month: EAP/Professional Standards

We’re excited to launch our first AFA Committee Focus Month this month. This program will help you get to know the different AFA Committees, all made up of volunteer Flight Attendants, the work they do for us, and the resources available to you. We’re starting by highlighting our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee, which lines […]

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