This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants
- Our JNC met with management this week on October 20 to October 24 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for November 18 to November 20
- A Tentative Agreement (TA) was reached regarding Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation
Negotiations Update
The AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met this week for four days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC met with management on October 20 to October 24 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 | Ryan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations, Alaska |
| Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Joe Wonderly, Vice President, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Carmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska |
| Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee Member | Kalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian |
| Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator | Mike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska |
| Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska |
During this session of negotiations our JNC had focused discussion on Section 25 – Air Safety, Health and Security, Section 27 – Association General, and Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation.
We continue to advocate for improvements in safety and reporting, as well as for additional resources to ensure we can effectively represent our combined Flight Attendant group. Reaching a Tentative Agreement (TA) on Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation locks in enhancements to food availability, transportation safety, and clarifications on day room eligibility requirements, and compensation when one is not provided.
Section by Section Progress
Tentative Agreements reached in this session:
- Section 34 – Lodging and Transportation (HA CBA Section 4.C and Section 4.E)
Sections discussed in this session:
- Section 25 – Air Safety Health and Security (HA CBA Section 28)
- Section 27 – Association General (HA CBA Section 22)
Sections in ongoing discussion:
- Section 30 – Training (HA CBA Section 26)
- 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)
- Section 33 – Charters (HA CBA Section 12)
Local Council Meetings
Our Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC) participated in the Local Council Meeting with Council 19 on Friday, October 24, in Seattle. During the meeting, we clarified the differences between Section 6 Negotiations and Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) Negotiations. We also addressed questions regarding the negotiating process and highlighted some key distinctions between the Alaska and Hawaiian contracts. In November, our JNC will travel to Portland to meet with Council 39. Please stay updated through your Local Council communications for information about upcoming meetings.
What’s Upcoming
Our next session with management is scheduled for November 18 to November 20.
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