In This Edition
- Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
- Joint Negotiating Committee and Seniority Merger Integration Committee Interviews
- September 2024 MEC Meeting Recap
- Next Week’s Events
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Originally posted September 15, 2024
September 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. This tradition dates back to 1968 when legislation was signed into law first recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week. Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, and learn about events you can participate in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing a Hispanic Heritage Month AFA Pin. Check with your Local Council if you need a pin.
Joint Negotiating Committee and Seniority Merger Integration Committee Interviews
Originally posted September 19, 2024
Tuesday’s announcement of the final regulatory approval and subsequent financial closing of the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines mark important milestones. As per Section X [Merger Policy and Related Employee Protective Provisions] of the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws (C&B), the AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) will now begin the process of electing Members in good standing to serve on the Seniority Merger Integration Committee and Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). More details about these positions and how to express interest are provided at the link below.
September 2024 MEC Meeting Recap
Originally posted September 20, 2024
Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. The MEC also met with executive management and a group of union leaders from other company workgroups to receive updates and discuss concerns affecting employees company-wide. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9.
Next Week’s Events
| Tuesday, September 24 | Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting |
| Thursday, September 26 | Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) |
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