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        You are here: Home / Latest News / AFA News in Review – November 7, 2025

        AFA News in Review – November 7, 2025

        November 7, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
        • Merged MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025
        • Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025
        • Council 47 (LAX pmHA) LEC Officer Election Results
        • What You Need To Know About The FAA Capacity Cuts
        • Apps To Help You Save Money On Food
        • Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results
        • Shared on Social
        • Next Week’s Events

        Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

        Originally posted November 1, 2025

        Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Native Americans throughout the United States. Discover the remarkable heritage and achievements of Native Americans, and remember to wear your special commemorative Native American Heritage Month AFA pin all month long!

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        Merged MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

        Originally posted November 5, 2025

        Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Native Americans throughout the United States. Discover the remarkable heritage and achievements of Native Americans, and remember to wear your special commemorative Native American Heritage Month AFA pin all month long!

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        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

        Originally posted November 5, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Our MEC will soon finish interviewing and electing MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions for the upcoming new MEC Officer term. In December, interviews will be conducted for pre-merger Alaska MEC positions on the Benefits, EAP/Professional Standards, and Retirement Committees. If you’re interested in stepping up, submit your expression of interest by November 24!

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        Council 47 (LAX pmHA) LEC Officer Election Results

        Originally posted November 5, 2025

        Los Angeles-based Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants have elected their LEC Officers for the upcoming three-year term, with polls closing earlier this week. Meet the team set to start representing the Local Council on January 1.

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        What You Need To Know About The FAA Capacity Cuts

        Originally posted November 6, 2025

        The FAA has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 markets, which will begin this Friday and may lead to changes in your flying schedule. Now is the time to review your contractual rights and familiarize yourself with the relevant sections to be prepared for any potential impacts.

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        Apps To Help You Save Money On Food

        Originally posted November 6, 2025

        Are you finding it harder to access affordable meals on the road or at home? Our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee has compiled a list of useful apps to help every Flight Attendant save money on food and ensure they have what they need to thrive.

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        Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results

        Originally posted November 7, 2025

        Anchorage-based Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have elected their LEC Officers for the upcoming three-year term, with polls closing earlier this week. Meet the team set to start representing the Local Council on January 1.

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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 3, 2025


        Next Week’s Events

        Monday, November 10Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting
        Tuesday, November 11 – Wednesday, November 12Regular MEC Meeting
        Tuesday, November 11MEC Officer Interviews and Elections
        Wednesday, November 12Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting (pmAS)

        See the MEC Event Calendar >

        MEC Officer Elections

        Our MEC will hold interviews and conduct elections for the offices of MEC President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer on Tuesday, November 11. Your LEC President, who represents you on the MEC, will vote on your behalf for these positions. Learn more about the candidates who have expressed interest in these positions so you can share your feedback with your LEC President before they cast their vote.

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        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, October 27, our pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually 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), Rita Tillou (SEA), Russel Rivinius (PDX), Jaqui […]

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