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AFA Alaska News in Review – February 9, 2024

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2024

Originally posted February 6, 2024

On February 1, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to protect and improve the quality of hotel accommodations and ground transportation providers for Flight Attendants. The Committee met with management and representatives from the company’s crew accommodations vendor to discuss current trends and concerns regarding layover hotels and transportation. If you encounter problems or have positive feedback about hotels or transportation, please report it through CrewCare. Your feedback is crucial as it provides the Committee with essential data to support keeping high-quality hotels and push for change when conditions are unacceptable.

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One Week To Go: Our Strike Vote Closes on Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted February 6, 2024

As of this morning, 86% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Don’t delay, VOTE today! Voting closes on Tuesday, February 13 at 12 PM PT. Mobilization Volunteers will be contacting anyone who didn’t respond during the initial Strike Vote Text Campaign to ask if they’ve voted and help with any questions.

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Alaska & Hawaiian MECs Meet To Discuss Proposed Merger

Originally posted February 6, 2024

On February 2, our AFA International President held a Constitutional Section X Merger meeting with the Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils (MECs) in Los Angeles. The Flight Attendant leadership from both airlines unanimously passed a resolution that sets clear demands to management for what is required if our Union is to support, rather than oppose, this merger. The Alaska and Hawaiian MECs will reconvene on March 25 for a status update and again on April 26 to review management’s action/inaction to determine whether our Union will support or oppose the proposed merger.

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Get Ready For Our Worldwide Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted February 6, 2024

Don’t forget to RSVP for our Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action informational picketing events next week on Tuesday, February 13. As a reminder, Flight Attendants scheduled to work during the events must refrain from participating. If you’re not able to attend in person, you can join our virtual picket using the resources on the contract website.

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Mediation Session 2

Originally posted February 9, 2024

This week was our second Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. We made progress on several outstanding provisions, including a tentative agreement on Section 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time. Our next Mediation session is scheduled for April, and both parties plan to meet separately in March to prepare for future discussions.

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Strike Vote Updates (Week 5)

6 Days To Go: 88% Participation

5 Days To Go: 89% Participation

4 Days To Go: 90% Participation

This is our last weekly Strike Vote recap before voting closes on Tuesday, February 13 at 12 PM! 90% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Only 4 days left – make sure to vote before then! Mobilization Volunteers held additional base sits for a final voting push. Additional answers to recent questions about CHAOS™ are added to our Strike Vote FAQs.

See the Strike Vote Week 5 Recap on Instagram >

See the new FAQs on Instagram >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, February 13Strike Vote Closes @ 12 PM PT/3 PT ET
Tuesday, February 13Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action Informational Picketing
Wednesday, February 14Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, February 15Scheduling Review Board (SRB)
Thursday, February 15Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life

Since launching our MEC Town Halls in March, we’ve focused on making these sessions a clear and effective way to connect with everyone. In June, we adjusted our approach to a more dynamic, interview-based, and conversational format to make these sessions even more engaging. But what does it take to move from an initial concept […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Building on the momentum of our Membership Engagement Committee introduction video and this week’s look at the committee’s history, we’re excited to introduce the next feature of our July Committee Focus Month. Today, we’re launching an in-depth interview that offers an inside look at the mission and people powering the Membership Engagement Committee. What You’ll […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day. Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

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