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What Does This Committee Do?
The Grievance Committee’s primary responsibility is the protection of all Flight Attendants against arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and to uphold the collective bargaining agreement.

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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Enforce the contract
  • Represent all Flight Attendants when unjust discipline is issued
  • Collect evidence and establish that the alleged violation has occurred. Solicit documentation as needed.
  • Clearly and persuasively explain the union’s position concerning a grievance
  • Frankly explain to a grievant when there is little or no chance of winning a grievance
  • Ensure that time limits are met for filing
  • File grievances
  • Handle initial grievance hearings; report the results to the LEC Officers and the grievant
  • Keep complete files on assigned cases
  • Assist union attorneys in preparing grievances for System Board
  • Keep the grievant informed about the processing of his/her grievance
  • Review material, handle correspondence, and keep the LEC Officers well informed of current grievance developments
  • Communicate regularly with the membership about decisions on local grievances—promote wins and explain ramifications of a loss
  • Write grievance articles for local membership communications upon request by the LEC Officers
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The Grievance Committee is available to help you with:

  • Guidance and assistance in situations where contractual violations have occurred
  • Representation in disciplinary meetings and hearings

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process

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The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process is a bi-weekly meeting between the MEC Grievance Chairperson and management counterparts in Inflight management and the Labor Relations department.  The purpose of the meeting is to come together to attempt to work through issues that would otherwise be forced into the grievance process.  ADR is intended to help both parties come to an agreement more quickly and save the expenses related to processing a grievance. If an issue is not resolved using ADR, AFA retains the right to address the issue using the established grievance process and all timelines are preserved. If you think you have an issue to bring to ADR, contact any member of your local Grievance Committee (see below).

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Who Do I Contact?

Think You Might Have a Grievance?

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If you have been subject to a situation that you believe might warrant filing a grievance, it is recommended that you report the issue through the AFA Alaska online support center.  When filing a report, the questionnaire will help you to determine whether your situation meets the qualifications of filing a grievance.  Members of the Grievance Committee review each report and follow up with the Flight Attendant to help determine options and a course of action.

General Assistance

For assistance, contact any member of your Local Grievance 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

Lisa Pinkston
lisa.pinkston@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

LAX

Tim Green
timothy.green@afaalaska.org

View the LAX Committee List >>

PDX

Mario de’Medici
mario.demedici@afaalaska.org

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Stephen Couckuyt
stephen.couckuyt@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

Terry Taylor
terry.taylor@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Melissa Osborne
melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Stephanie Adams, MEC Chairperson
stephanie.adams@afaalaska.org

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Committee News

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COVID-19 Schedule Changes

Posted: April 17, 2020

The drastic changes to April flying have resulted in an unprecedented number of ongoing systemwide disruptions to Flight Attendant schedules: pre-cancellations, flight time changes (“re-times”), flight routing changes, et cetera. Flight Attendants are often given revised flying with completely different flight numbers and/or flight routing and initial report times that are many hours earlier than […]

AFA Update – March 25, 2020

Posted: March 25, 2020

In This Edition Contacting AFA Representatives for Support Pre-Cancellations (JCBA Section 10.S) REMINDER: Negotiating Committee Interviews – Additional Opportunity Grievance Committee Report Contacting AFA Representatives For Support As always, AFA representatives remain available to provide assistance during the current situation.  In order to provide you with the best possible support, we ask that you continue to […]

AFA Update – March 6, 2020

Posted: March 6, 2020

In This Edition COVID-19 Continuing Developments Negotiating Committee Interviews – Additional Opportunity Never Refuse a Drug or Alcohol Test MEC Meets with FAA to Discuss Recurrent Training COVID-19 Continuing Developments Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) The AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) and Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), in conjunction with […]

AFA Update – January 30, 2020

Posted: January 30, 2020

In This Edition Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Black History Month AFA Pin Negotiating Committee Interviews Uniform Returns & Packing Materials REMINDER: Contractual Supporting Documents Managing Negativity Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) The novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, is creating growing concern for air travel. […]

AFA Update – November 22, 2019

Posted: November 22, 2019

In This Edition Changes to 2020 Recurrent Training Violation of Cancellation of Open Time Trial and Back to Book Grievance Sustained FINAL REMINDER: MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews Changes to 2020 Recurrent Training Master Executive Council (MEC) On Wednesday, November 20, management announced changes to how Recurrent Training (RT) will be conducted in […]

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AFA Update – May 29, 2020

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AFA Update – May 11, 2020

In This Edition Resources While on Reduced or Unpaid Status AFA Dues Payments While on a Leave of Absence Taking Control of Your Finances During a Loss of Flying Resources While on Reduced or Unpaid Status  AFA International The announcement of reduced flying schedules and the subsequent need for leaves of absence have many Flight […]

AFA Update – April 25, 2020

In This Edition Reserve Resources AFA EAP Support Services – Updated 4/22 Reserve Resources Reserve Committee With the significant increase in the number of Flight Attendants who will be holding a reserve schedule in May, our AFA Reserve Committee would like to ensure that you are aware of the resources available to help understand the […]

AFA Update – April 20, 2020

In This Edition Flight Attendant Addiction Support (FAAS) Program Cornerstone App Replacement Vacation While on a Staffing Adjustment Leave of Absence AFA EAP Support Services – Week of April 20 Union Plus – Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program Flight Attendant Addiction Support (FAAS) Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee The Flight Attendant Addiction Support Program […]

COVID-19 Schedule Changes

The drastic changes to April flying have resulted in an unprecedented number of ongoing systemwide disruptions to Flight Attendant schedules: pre-cancellations, flight time changes (“re-times”), flight routing changes, et cetera. Flight Attendants are often given revised flying with completely different flight numbers and/or flight routing and initial report times that are many hours earlier than […]

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