This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants
- Our JNC met with management this week on July 15 to July 17 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for August 5 to August 7
- Newly appointed key figures from management included Allen Thieman, the Vice President of Inflight, and Joe Wonderly, the Vice President of Labor Relations
- A Tentative Agreement (TA) was reached regarding Section 18 on Reduction in Force
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 July 15 to July 17 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 | Allen Thieman, Vice President of Inflight, Alaska |
| Martin Gusman, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Joe Wonderly, Vice President, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Carmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Kalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian |
| Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Mike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska |
| Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator | Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska |
| Ryan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations, Alaska |
During the most recent negotiation session, our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) engaged with management representatives, including Allen Thieman, who has recently been promoted to Vice President of Inflight, and Joe Wonderly, a newly appointed Vice President of Labor Relations. The discussion was centered around advancing our dialogue on previously submitted proposals, ensuring that we address the needs and concerns of our members effectively.
Our JNC successfully reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) regarding Section 18, which addresses Reduction in Force. We improved the furlough pay, ensured advanced notification of any furloughs, and established additional protections for Flight Attendants in such situations.
Section by Section Progress
TA’s reached in this session:
- Section 18 – Reduction in Force (HA CBA Section 16)
Sections discussed in this session:
- Section 13 – Uniforms (HA CBA Section 6)
- Section 25 – Air Safety Health and Security (HA CBA Section 28)
- Section 27 – Association General (HA CBA Section 22)
- Section 30 – Training (HA CBA Section 26)
- Section 36 – Commuter Policy (HA CBA Section 34-28)
Sections in ongoing discussion:
- Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation (HA CBA Section 4.C and Section 4.E)
Sections listed below are on hold until discussions regarding future sections, which affect specific provisions, take place.
- Section 6 – Seniority (HA CBA Section 9)
- Section 15 – Leaves of Absence (HA CBA Section 17)
- Section 19 – Grievance Procedures (HA CBA Section 23)
What’s Upcoming
Our next session with management is scheduled for August 5 to August 7.
