In This Edition
- Negotiation Session 5
- Setting the Record Straight on KCM Rumors
- Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
- Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
- Shared on Social
- Next Week’s Events
Negotiation Session 5
Originally posted December 2, 2022
During Negotiation Session 5, tentative agreement was reached on Letter of Agreement (LOA) 4: Retiree Health Insurance. We also have a commitment from management to extend the Other Airline (OAL) commuter LOA. Discussion started on Jumpseat & Passes, Commuter Policy, and Air, Safety, Health & Security. Discussion continued on Scheduling and Hotels. The next negotiation session is December 6-8.
Setting the Record Straight on KCM Rumors
Originally posted December 2, 2022
Though the name of the KCM program is changing, it is not going away and will continue to offer the same risk based alternate screening for crewmembers. The program will transition to full oversight by the TSA which had been planned for some time. Crewmembers can help ensure the continued success of the program by fully complying with all program rules and regulations. Do not carry prohibited items or another person’s property through KCM access points and do not use KCM when any portion of your travel itinerary contains personal international travel.
Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
Originally posted December 2, 2022
Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, November 30 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to catering and onboard service/sales. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are facing onboard the aircraft. The Inflight Service Committee continues to work with management to continuously improve onboard catering and engage in discussions leading to future improved processes. Please continue to report catering issues through Block2Block and safety-related issues through ReportIt!
Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
Originally posted December 2, 2022
Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 1 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review a number of specific concerns that were brought forward by Flight Attendants. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any reserve related issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Inflight Snow Operations – November 30, 2022
Note: this was originally posted on November 30 and is being shared here for reference only.
Management has activated the Snow Operations Command Center for SEA in anticipation of the weather forecast. Severe Weather Ground Commuting Operations (SWGCO) are also now in effect for Seattle. Please review Bulletin #2022-0119 on the Inflight website for more information. You can also reference the Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events LOA on the AFA Alaska website under Contract > Contract Home > Letters of Agreement (LOAs) > Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events.
Next Week’s Events
| Monday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 6 | AFA Executive Board Meeting |
| Tuesday, December 6 – Thursday, December 8 | Contract Negotiations |
| Tuesday, December 6 | PDX Base Safety Meeting |
| Wednesday, December 7 | Retirement Committee Meeting |
| Thursday, December 8 | Quarterly Hotel Committee Meeting |
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