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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 13, 2022

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Upcoming 2022 AFA Board of Directors Meeting

Originally posted May 9, 2022

Members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives will be attending the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting later this week.  The BOD meeting is where business affecting all AFA airlines is conducted.  Your LEC President is your representative at the BOD meeting and will be voting on your behalf regarding approval of the AFA International budget, proposed amendments to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws, and the election of AFA International Officers.  If you have any questions about the BOD meeting, submitted agenda items, or international officer elections, please contact your LEC President.

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The Saga Continues: June 2022 Bid Awards Delayed

Originally posted May 11, 2022

Due to hundreds of errors identified in the June bid packet, our MEC has insisted that management conduct a systemwide rebid.  Management sent a communication by company email to all Flight Attendants earlier today with details on the new bidding timeline, which opened today at 9 AM PDT and will now close at 9 AM PDT on Monday, May 16.  It is well past time for management to take ownership of their repeated errors, actually fix the problems, and honor our contract!

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Negotiating Committee Listening Sessions Start Next Week

Negotiating Committee Listening Sessions start next week and there’s still time to sign up!  Listening Sessions are your opportunity to meet with our Negotiating Committee in a small group setting and share your thoughts, ideas, experiences, or anything else on your mind about negotiations.  Register today and let’s fill every session—your voice matters!

https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/committee/listening

Next Week’s Events

Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15AFA Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, May 16AFA Presentation to Initial Training Class 2022-08
Tuesday, May 17Retirement Board Meeting
Thursday, May 19SFO Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, May 19Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants this Wednesday, October 14

This Wednesday, October 14, Horizon Air Flight Attendants will take to the picket line to demand the fair contract they rightfully deserve. During our own contract fight, Horizon Flight Attendants never hesitated. They showed up for us on our picket lines, stood shoulder to shoulder with us at every rally, and proved what true solidarity […]

Reserve Survey Now Open

Our JNC encourages all members to participate in the Reserve survey, regardless of your current Reserve status. Whether you are on Reserve now, pick up Reserve days occasionally, or have not been on Reserve recently, your input is valuable. The survey will be open until Tuesday, October 20 at Noon PT.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, September 29, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

That’s a Wrap on Government Affairs Focus Month!

As Government Affairs Committee Focus Month comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank everyone who tuned in, asked insightful questions, and shared resources throughout September. Whether you watched a quick video on the van or started a conversation about voting in the crew lounge, your engagement made a difference. We started this month […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met for their regular quarterly meeting to advance ongoing activism, promote workplace equity, and champion meaningful policy improvements across our workplace. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Soon Kim (HNL), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (pmHA LAX/SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Erika Daniel […]

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