In This Edition
- Alaska Airlines Management’s Unlawful Continued Denial of Washington State Sick Leave Law
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Reassignment Flow Charts – Sections 10.R and 10.R.5
- FAA Finalizes 10 Hours Rest Rule
- Next Week’s Events
Alaska Airlines Management’s Unlawful Continued Denial of Washington State Sick Leave Law
Originally posted October 3, 2022
Washington’s Paid Sick Leave Law went into effect on January 1, 2018, which in part allows Flight Attendants to use sick leave to care for themselves or a family member – including preventative care – and for which they cannot be disciplined or given attendance points. The industry trade association Airlines for America and Alaska Airlines management refused to comply with the law and spent the last four years litigating whether they had to or not; they ultimately lost in litigation, and the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit decision in favor of the State of Washington and AFA stands. Management still refuses to comply with the law, so AFA needs Seattle-based Flight Attendants to file complaints with the State of Washington Labor & Industries agency to ensure the law is rightfully applied.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Originally posted October 5, 2022
Domestic violence can affect anyone and abusers can come from any demographic or background. Though there is no single defining personality of an abuser, abusers may display common traits or exhibit certain warning signs. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, confidential help is available through your AFA EAP Committee at (949) 470-0493 or afaalaska.org/eap.
Reassignment Flow Charts – Sections 10.R and 10.R.5
Originally posted October 6, 2022
As part of the ongoing efforts of the Scheduling Committee to assist Flight Attendants in understanding contractual language and compensation, it was recommended a flow chart related to reassignments under contract sections 10.R and 10.R.5 be produced and published. The first flow chart is designed to help you understand your rights and obligations in the event that you are subject to a reassignment by Crew Scheduling. The second flow chart will help you understand what pay you are due for a sequence containing a reassignment.
FAA Finalizes 10 Hours Rest Rule
Originally posted October 7, 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized a rule earlier this week requiring a minimum of 10 hours of irreducible rest for Flight Attendants between duty periods. Though Alaska Flight Attendants have benefitted from contractual language ensuring scheduled rest of greater than 10 hours between duty periods for over a decade, this rule brings similar protections to all Flight Attendants throughout the industry. This rule change is the culmination of tireless advocacy by members of our AFA Government Affairs Committee and other Flight Attendant activists from every airline.
Next Week’s Events
| Tuesday, October 11 – Wednesday, October 12 | Regular MEC Meeting |
| Tuesday, October 11 – Thursday, October 13 | Contract Negotiations |
| Thursday, October 13 | Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting |
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