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        You are here: Home / Latest News / AFA News in Review – October 24, 2025

        AFA News in Review – October 24, 2025

        October 24, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025
        • Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives
        • Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives
        • Next Week’s Events

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

        Originally posted October 20, 2025

        Our Hotel Committee recently met to discuss current layover hotels and transportation, addressing concerns with management and reviewing topics such as relationship management with hotel vendors, the evolving use of ride-share transportation, and TBDs in bid packets due to over-capped rooms. Don’t forget to report feedback (both positive and negative) via CrewCare about your layover hotel or ground transportation experiences!

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        Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives

        Originally posted October 22, 2025

        Get to know our merged MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons and Representatives, who are stepping into their roles on November 1. These dedicated representatives will work together to coordinate the activities of the newly merged ASHSC, ensuring the voices of both Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants are heard as we move forward toward a single operating certificate (SOC).

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        Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

        Originally posted October 23, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Get to know our first group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives who will begin transitioning into their roles ahead of the official term start date of January 1, 2026. These members of the Grievance and Uniform Committees are committed to supporting their fellow Flight Attendants and addressing the unique challenges faced by our group.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, October 28Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)

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        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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        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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        On Wednesday, June 24, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Yan Yan Teague (SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Trista Vanta (SFO), Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), […]

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        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

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        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, June 23, our pre-merger Alaska AFA 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), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

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        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, June 17, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met with management for their regular meeting. These discussions help ensure that management understands the real-world impact of their decisions on Flight Attendants and that your concerns are addressed directly.  Your representatives at the meeting were Deb […]

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