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        What Does This Committee Do?

        Download the Human Rights & Equity Committee Member duties and responsibilities

        The Human Rights & Equity Committee’s responsibility is to promote activities that foster greater understanding of one another and the diversity of our membership in order to build the strength of our Union through our common struggles and goals rather than allowing others to divide us by our differences.

        Specific Duties and Responsibilities

        • Work to create a safe space for people to share their personal experiences related to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and political orientation to promote better understanding of one another 
        • Actively partner with progressive community allies to build activism and power through training, organizing, and political action 
        • Provide support for work on Union campaigns and programs including collective bargaining, organizing, voter registration information and voting drives, informing members about legislation that impacts workers, and community service and outreach programs
        • Conduct scheduled AFA Member census in coordination with AFA International and reporting to the LEC Officers and the MEC.  
        • Keep informed on laws and protections related to human rights and worker’s rights; work to inform Members on laws and protections affecting them 
        • Work closely with the Local and MEC Government Affairs Committees on matters of interest to both committees 
        • Work closely with state and national Women’s Committee and Civil Rights & Equity Committee Representatives 
        • Meet regularly to discuss relevant issues
        • Work to strengthen our Union by working with communities, minority and women’s organizations, coalitions, and AFL-CIO constituency groups which aim to eliminate discrimination and racism
        • 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 human rights developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings

        Why Would I Contact This Committee?

        The Human Rights & Equity Committee is available to help you with:

        • Questions about AFA involvement in activism related to social and economic justice.

        Who Do I Contact?

        For other assistance, contact any member of your Local Human Rights & Equity 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

        Nyachan Chuar
        anc.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the ANC Committee List

        HNL

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

        LAX (pmAS)

        Louise Borras
        lax.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List

        LAX (pmHA)

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

        PDX

        Aaron Miller
        pdx.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the PDX Committee List

        SAN

        Erika Daniel
        san.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SAN Committee List

        SEA

        Freddy Vega
        sea.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SEA Committee List

        SFO

        Trista Vanta
        sfo.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SFO Committee List

        MEC

        Chip Hestle, MEC Committee Chairperson
        humanrights@afaalaska.org


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        • CWA Human Rights page

        Committee News

        View the Human Rights & Equity Committee news archives
        • Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2025June 17, 2025
        • Celebrating LGBTQ Pride MonthJune 1, 2025
        • Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay 1, 2025
        • Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2025April 4, 2025
        • Celebrating Black History MonthFebruary 1, 2025

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        Latest News

        • AFA News in Review – July 11, 2025
        • Grievance Win For Flight Attendants: Reinforcing Our Contractual Rights Under Sections 8.M and 8.D
        • Navigating Uncertainty During Terrorism Alerts
        • AFA News in Review – July 4, 2025
        • Management’s Planned Hawaiian Airlines Seattle Flight Attendant Domicile
        • AFA News in Review – June 27, 2025
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2025
        • Take Action Now: Stop Cuts and Giveaway to Billionaires
        • When Screen Time Becomes Too Much
        • Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2025

        Grievance Win For Flight Attendants: Reinforcing Our Contractual Rights Under Sections 8.M and 8.D

        July 11, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants A recent arbitration ruling has brought a significant victory that strengthens our rights under Sections 8.M and 8.D of our Collective Bargaining Agreement. This decision flows from Grievance 36-99-2-38-24 (Violation of §8.M) and Grievance Settlement 36-99-2-458-22 (Violation of §8.D Check In and Release). What does this mean […]

        Navigating Uncertainty During Terrorism Alerts

        July 11, 2025

        As Flight Attendants, we are trained to stay calm in emergencies and act swiftly to protect our passengers and crew. But when terrorism alerts are raised—whether at home or abroad—the anxiety that comes with being away from your loved ones can feel overwhelming. It’s completely natural to feel unsettled or vulnerable in times like these. […]

        Management’s Planned Hawaiian Airlines Seattle Flight Attendant Domicile

        June 30, 2025

        Today, management announced plans to establish Hawaiian Airlines’ 787 Pilot and Flight Attendant bases in Seattle by early 2026. This move aims to enhance operational efficiencies for Alaska Airlines as it expands its international presence in the Seattle area. According to the terms of the Merger Transition Protocol Letter of Agreement, the Company is allowed to […]

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2025

        June 26, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, June 24, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons/Representatives met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Virginia Fritz (SFO), Kanako Yamado […]

        Take Action Now: Stop Cuts and Giveaway to Billionaires

        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 […]

        Recent Posts

        • AFA News in Review – July 11, 2025
        • Grievance Win For Flight Attendants: Reinforcing Our Contractual Rights Under Sections 8.M and 8.D
        • Navigating Uncertainty During Terrorism Alerts
        • AFA News in Review – July 4, 2025
        • Management’s Planned Hawaiian Airlines Seattle Flight Attendant Domicile
        • AFA News in Review – June 27, 2025
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2025
        • Take Action Now: Stop Cuts and Giveaway to Billionaires
        • When Screen Time Becomes Too Much
        • Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2025
        • AFA News in Review – June 20, 2025
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 4 – June 2025
        • Mahalo From Your AFA Hawaiian Communications Committee
        • Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2025
        • AFA News in Review – June 13, 2025

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