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        AFA News in Review – May 29, 2026

        May 29, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon
        • Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026
        • Next Week’s Events

        Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon

        Originally posted May 25, 2026

        There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the Crew Meal Survey that will help shape future provisions. Our JNC is eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of crew meals are most meaningful to you, as we strive to improve our support for your needs. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Tuesday, May 26 at Noon PT.

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        Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.

        Originally posted May 27, 2026

        When workplace tensions rise, there are confidential and supportive alternatives to going to management. Discover how AFA Professional Standards empowers Flight Attendants to resolve issues respectfully—before they escalate.

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        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

        Originally posted May 29, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Crew Scheduling and operational topics took center stage at this month’s pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee meeting with management. Discussions included bid protests, fatigue concerns, and strategies to improve our work environment.

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        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

        Originally posted May 29, 2026

        Concerns about extreme cabin heat, onboard use of Meta smart glasses, and cold-weather evacuations were among the topics addressed at the May 2026 Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee meeting. The Committee also weighed in on adding Narcan to emergency kits and improving hotel van safety—read on to find out more about upcoming policies and ongoing projects that affect our safety on the job.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4Joint Contract Negotiations
        Thursday, June 4Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting (pmAS)

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        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

        June 16, 2026

        On Monday, June 8, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Le’a Tupola (LAX/SEA pmHA), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and […]

        MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – June 8, 2026

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        Whether you joined us live or are looking to watch on your own schedule, we’re excited to share the full recording of our June 8 MEC Town Hall! Catch up on the discussions and hear directly from our MEC Officers and AFA panelists—now available to you anytime on the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian YouTube channel […]

        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

        June 10, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, June 4, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Kanako Yamada (LAX), Adrian Alcantara (SAN), and MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire […]

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 15 – June 2026

        June 5, 2026

        The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

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        Every June, we come together to honor LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the remarkable resilience, diversity, and achievements of the LGBTQ community. Pride Month began as a tribute to the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The inaugural Pride March, […]

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