This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants
- Our JNC met with management this week on June 17 to June 19 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for July 15 to July 17
- The JNC conducted a concourse walk at SeaTac Airport to address question and gathering feedback from Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants
- Research and consultation continues in preparation for the next negotiation session scheduled for July 15 to July 17
Negotiations Update
The AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC met with management on June 17 to June 19 in Seattle, WA. At the negotiating table for this session were:
| Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants | Representing Management |
| Tim Green, Joint Negotiating Committee Chairperson | Ryan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations, Alaska |
| Martin Gusman, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Matt Prainito, Vice President of Inflight, Alaska |
| Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Carmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Mike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska |
| Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska |
| Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator | Kalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian |
| Allen Thieman, Managing Director, Crew Scheduling and Crew Pay, Hawaiian |
During the most recent negotiating session, our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) concentrated on the proposals that have been part of our ongoing discussions with the company. We successfully reached agreements on several provisions across different sections; however, there are still additional areas that require attention and resolution. In the time leading up to our next meeting with the company in July, our JNC will continue to engage in thorough research and consultation with our subject matter experts. This process is critical to ensuring that we make well-informed decisions that align with the best interests of our collective group and enhance our overall negotiation strategy.
Section by Section Progress
Sections discussed in this session:
- Section 13 – Uniforms (HA CBA Section 6)
- Section 18 – Reduction in Force (HA CBA Section 16)
- Section 27 – Association General (HA CBA Section 22)
- Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation (HA CBA Section 4.C and Section 4.E)
Sections in ongoing discussion:
- Section 6: Seniority (HA CBA Section 9)
- Section 15: Leaves of Absence (HA CBA Section 17)
- Section 19: Grievance Procedure (HA CBA Section 23)
SEA Concourse Walk
Before we resumed our discussions with the company, our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) conducted a concourse walk at SeaTac Airport on Monday, June 16. Representatives were present at KCM, N-Gates, and S-Gates from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM PT. The JNC had the opportunity to meet with Flight Attendants from both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines as they started their daily work assignments. They were able to answer questions, address concerns, and gather suggestions.
If you missed the chance to meet with the JNC and have any thoughts you would like to share, please email the JNC at jnc@afaalaska.org.
What’s Upcoming
Our next session with management is scheduled for July 15 to July 17.
