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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 9, 2025

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Commuter Survey Closing Soon

Originally posted May 4, 2025

Our JNC understands that commuting—whether by air or ground—plays a crucial role in your daily life. We are committed to ensuring that the commuter policy fully supports all Flight Attendants. The survey is currently open and will remain available until May 5 at 12 PM PT.

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Reminder: Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews

Originally posted May 5, 2025

Changes are coming as we begin combining our pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian MEC committees! Learn more about the committees merging in June, which MEC Committee Chairperson positions will be up for election, and how you can get involved.

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Grievance Committee Update – 1st Quarter 2025

Originally posted May 7, 2025

Stay in the loop with our Grievance Committee’s latest updates—discover what Flight Attendants are being disciplined about and learn why requesting AFA representation in conversations with management is important. Plus, check out recent grievances and arbitration rulings that everyone should know about.

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, May 12Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Tuesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 14Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, May 15Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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Sick Leave Survey Now Open

Your Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) prioritizes your health and well-being and seeks to understand which aspects of our paid sick leave policy matter most to you. We encourage you to participate in the survey, which is open until Tuesday, November 11 at Noon PT, to ensure your voice is heard in shaping our support for your healthcare needs.

SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025 Update #2

This session was marked by the Negotiating Committee’s strong advocacy for protections and enhancements that would support the Seattle base as a viable option for transferring Flight Attendants. With insights from Ryan St. John, the Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Investor Relations for Alaska Airlines, the Negotiating Committee highlighted the necessity of combining data-driven strategies with hands-on experience and sufficient resources for long-term success.

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 8 – October 2025

During our recent negotiations, the Joint Negotiation Committee focused on key sections, particularly reaching a Tentative Agreement on Lodging and Transportation, which improves food availability and transportation safety. We also engaged with Council 19 to clarify negotiation processes and differences between contracts. Stay tuned for our upcoming session with management from November 18 to 20.

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives

We’re excited to introduce our next group of newly elected merged MEC Committee Chairpersons, who will begin their roles on November 1. These leaders are dedicated to representing the interests of our Flight Attendants as they coordinate activities across the merged committees of both airlines. They’ll work closely with the Local Committee Chairpersons from all […]

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