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AFA News in Review – November 14, 2025

In This Edition

  • Sick Leave Survey Closing Soon
  • Sick Leave Survey Deadline Extended
  • MEC Officer Election Results
  • Shared on Social
  • Next Week’s Events

Sick Leave Survey Closing Soon

Originally posted November 10, 2025

There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the Sick Leave Survey that will help shape future provisions. Our Joint Negotiating Committee is eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of our paid sick leave policy 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, November 11 at Noon PT.

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Sick Leave Survey Deadline Extended

Originally posted November 11, 2025

Our JNC has received reports that some Flight Attendants may not have received the Sick Leave Survey email due to technical issues. Please check your spam or junk folder. The survey deadline is now extended to Friday, November 21 at Noon PT so everyone can participate.

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MEC Officer Election Results

Originally posted November 11, 2025

This week, our Master Executive Council elected new officers who will represent Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Read on for election results for our new MEC President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer.

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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 November 8, 2025

Originally posted November 14, 2025

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 20Joint Contract Negotiations
Wednesday, November 19Monthly Communications Committee Meeting
Friday, November 21Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life

Since launching our MEC Town Halls in March, we’ve focused on making these sessions a clear and effective way to connect with everyone. In June, we adjusted our approach to a more dynamic, interview-based, and conversational format to make these sessions even more engaging. But what does it take to move from an initial concept […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Building on the momentum of our Membership Engagement Committee introduction video and this week’s look at the committee’s history, we’re excited to introduce the next feature of our July Committee Focus Month. Today, we’re launching an in-depth interview that offers an inside look at the mission and people powering the Membership Engagement Committee. What You’ll […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day. Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 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.

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