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        You are here: Home / Latest News / AFA Alaska News in Review – September 9, 2022

        AFA Alaska News in Review – September 9, 2022

        September 9, 2022 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Block? TFP? … or Better?
        • Mobilization Moment – First Negotiation Session
        • 2022 AFA September 11th Honor Guard
        • Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2022
        • Next Week’s Events

        Block? TFP? … or Better?

        Originally posted September 6, 2022

        Thank you for filling out our Negotiations Survey. Continue to send feedback directly to the Negotiating Committee.  What is the best pay system: TFP? Block? Duty? Or…?  There are several trends when comparing pay systems.  Our goal is to negotiate the best possible contract with the best possible pay.

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        Mobilization Moment – First Negotiation Session

        Originally posted September 8, 2022

        Our Negotiating Committee has their first negotiations session next week with management.  It’s time to show our solidarity and show management we are ready for an industry leading contract.  Wear your AFA pin with pride, follow AFA social media, and ensure you are signed up for AFA emails.

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        2022 AFA September 11th Honor Guard

        Originally posted September 9, 2022

        Twenty-one years ago, we made a promise to Never Forget the events of September 11, 2001 and never allow them to be repeated. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings we will always remember the events of September 11th and lift up our heroes. 

        Our seventh annual AFA Honor Guard will attend services at our nation’s three national memorials to ensure the public remembers the sacrifice of Flight Attendants. This Honor Guard is comprised of Flight Attendants who have done work to advance our Never Forget priorities.

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        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2022

        Originally posted September 9, 2022

        Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 8 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants.  The Committee also met with management to review a number of specific concerns that were brought forward by Flight Attendants.  Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any reserve related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, September 13 – Thursday, September 15Contract Negotiations Begin
        Tuesday, September 13 – Wednesday, September 14Regular MEC Meeting

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