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AFA News in Review – July 10, 2026

In This Edition

  • AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement
  • Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6
  • Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson
  • Shared on Social
  • Next Week’s Events

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

Originally posted July 6. 2026

Looking for ways to get more involved and make a difference in our Union? This July, discover how the Membership Engagement Committee empowers every Member to connect, participate, and help shape our future together.

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Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

Originally posted July 6. 2026

Pre-Merger Alaska

Curious about your rights and real-world scenarios as a pre-merger Alaska Reserve Flight Attendant? Get ready for practical answers and expert guidance—registration for our August Reserve Webinar is now open!

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Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Originally posted July 10. 2026

We’re excited to launch our latest video on how our MEC Membership Engagement Committee keeps our Flight Attendant community connected. In this candid conversation, MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson Mischelle Fielsch discusses the Committee’s purpose and the positive impact they aim to have on our Flight Attendant community.

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Shared on Social

Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

Originally posted July 8, 2026

Next Week’s Events

Monday, July 13Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting
Monday, July 13Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)
Wednesday, July 15Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Wrapping Up Membership Engagement Focus Month: Stronger Together

July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

Discover The AFA Online Learning Academy

As part of Membership Engagement Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our core missions: empowering you with knowledge and confidence to participate more fully in our Union. When we understand how our Union works, we strengthen our collective voice and create a more engaged community. To help you on this journey, we’re […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, July 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Global Training Center 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), […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 17 – July 2026

This session, the JNC focused on refining the Reserve survey to ensure a comprehensive representation of member concerns. Significant progress was also made on Section 23 (Insurance Benefits), with proposals aimed at enhancing Flight Attendant protections and securing tailored insurance provisions. Additionally, productive discussions continued on Section 30 (Training). Further improvements are anticipated pending management’s response to our latest proposal.

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