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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

View the Grievance Committee news archives

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 […]

AFA Update – November 8, 2019

Posted: November 8, 2019

In This Edition MEC Officer Election Results Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results REMINDER: MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews Grievance Committee Update Dues – Know Your Obligation At Risk Drinking–How Much is Too Much? AFA Statement on Boeing 737 MAX Hearings We Support Delta Flight Attendant Efforts to Join AFA MEC Officer […]

AFA Update – August 2, 2019

Posted: August 2, 2019

In This Edition: Where Do My Dues Go, MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Interviews, Withholding Trips from Open Time Grievance Settlement

MEC Grievance Update – Quarter 2, 2019

Posted: May 20, 2019

The Master Executive Council (MEC) has been very hard at work ensuring disciplinary due process and contractual compliance on your behalf.  The ratified Joint CBA increased our arbitration dates from the previous 10 to 13 dates yearly to argue discipline/termination cases and contractual issues.  AFA typically prioritizes termination cases in order to return a Flight Attendant back […]

Commuter Boarding Priority Arbitration

Posted: February 21, 2019

On October 25, 2018, the Company and AFA arbitrated Grievance 36-99-2-29-15 (Section 28.G.6 Commuter Boarding Priority). This grievance alleged the Company’s violation of the collective bargaining agreement when management allowed Company employees (and their dependents) on pleasure travel to be given higher boarding priority than commuting Flight Attendants. AFA is very pleased to inform you […]

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Recurrent Training

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The Master Executive Council (MEC) appreciates Inflight management addressing the rumor mill regarding Recurrent Training (RT). We are particularly thankful Inflight went on record to state the recent changes to RT in response to an audit by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were absolutely not due to inadequate Inflight Instructors. However, the MEC is extremely […]

AFA Update – January 10, 2020

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In This Edition REMINDER: Know Your Dues Obligation Recurrent Training Two Computer Based Trainings (CBTs) are Due in January Uniforms Commitments to Healthier Habits National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month REMINDER: Know Your Dues Obligation Membership Committee Each of us has an obligation to ensure that our AFA dues payments are current and up-to-date.  Section […]

AFA Update – December 20, 2019

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In This Edition MEC Committee Position Appointments MEC Committee Position Appointments Master Executive Council (MEC) At last week’s regular MEC Meeting, the MEC conducted interviews for MEC Committee positions.  We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and a willingness to serve.  After careful consideration and much deliberation, the six […]

AFA Update – December 6, 2019

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