In This Edition
- Wildfire Smoke Safety
- Join The Picket Line: Support American & United Flight Attendants
- Shared on Social
- Next Week’s Events
Wildfire Smoke Safety
Originally posted August 21, 2023
Wildfire smoke can harm you in multiple ways. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) has coordinated with management to establish a Wildfire Smoke Protocol to keep us safe during wildfire season. Key protections include the availability of N95 masks, layover hotel safety, and accommodations for sensitive groups.
Join The Picket Line: Support American & United Flight Attendants
Originally posted August 22, 2023
It’s time to stand in solidarity with our Flight Attendant families at American and United Airlines as they head to the picket lines. American Flight Attendants are conducting a strike authorization vote and will hold a systemwide informational picket on Wednesday, August 30. United Flight Attendants are holding a systemwide Day of Action on Thursday, August 31, to address ongoing contractual violations.
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Fair Skies for All: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Equal Recognition of Our Value
Alaska Airlines management recently agreed to a generous one-time exception to the market rate adjustment language in the pilot contract, which will result in a minimum rate increase of approximately 11.2% for pilots, effective September 1, 2023.
Management must wholeheartedly commit to elevating the pay scale of Flight Attendants as generously as they have with the pilots. Rejecting this responsibility by dismissing our bargaining priorities as not “economically feasible” isn’t an option.
Not only are Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants essential to passenger safety, but we are also instrumental in delivering the high-quality service that distinguishes our airline. Fair compensation is not just a matter of justice; it’s an investment in a motivated and skilled customer-facing workforce that directly impacts Alaska Airlines’ brand reputation and profitability.
Alaska Airlines management must do better by recognizing the vital role of Flight Attendants by agreeing to a contract that reflects our true value. We will accept nothing less!
Next Week’s Events
| Monday, August 28 | Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday, August 30 | APFA Systemwide Picketing |
| Thursday, August 31 | United AFA Day Of Action Picketing |
| Thursday, August 31 | Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) |
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