This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants
- Our JNC met with management this week on August 5 to August 7 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for September 28 to October 3
- Our JNC will be attending Local Council Meetings at your domicile, please stay informed through your Local Leadership for details
- Two surveys are being finalized – Vacation and Sick Leave; look out for links to participate in these surveys in the upcoming weeks
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 August 5 to August 7 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 | Carmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Kalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian |
| Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Neil Osato, Director, Labor and People Relations, Hawaiian |
| Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Mike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska |
| Suzanne Balzer, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator | Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska |
During this week of negotiations Suzanne Balzer, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator and Neil Osato, Hawaiian Airlines, Director of Labor and People Relations joined us at the negotiating table. Throughout the week, we exchanged several proposals, carefully considering each one to ensure that they align with our goals and interests. While there was some movement on both sides, we encountered several provisions that continue to need resolution. It has become clear that addressing these specific areas is vital for us to reach a tentative agreement on those sections. As we continue this important dialogue, we hope to continue to make progress toward finalizing the agreement for each section addressed.
Section by Section Progress
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)
Sections in ongoing discussion:
- Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation (HA CBA Section 4.C and Section 4.E)
- Section 36 – Commuter Policy (HA CBA Section 34-28)
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)
Our JNC is Coming To a Base Near You
Our Joint Negotiating Committee will be attending the Local Council Meetings in your domicile. Please stay informed through your Local Council for more information.
What’s Upcoming
Our next session with management is scheduled for September 30 to October 2.
We are in the process of finalizing two surveys: one for Vacation and one for Sick Leave. Each survey will be distributed separately. The Sick Leave survey will be sent out after the Vacation survey window has closed. Please keep an eye out for the links to these surveys in the coming weeks.
