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        You are here: Home / Latest News

        April 19, 2014 19:38

        Dear Flight Attendants,

        Your Master Executive Council (MEC) interviewed for the second round Negotiating Committee on April 17th and 18th at the AFA Alaska office in Seattle, WA. The MEC was joined by Council 39 Vice President-elect Steven Maller in addition to Council 39 President Cathy Gwynn. Since the Council 39 Portland presidency is in a run-off election for the next term of office, Steven is the highest confirmed officer-elect at present. Although not required by the AFA Constitution and Bylaws (C&B), Cathy extended the invitation for Steven to attend and provide input for Council 39. Council 18 LAX Vice President Kelly Johnson sat in as Local Executive Council (LEC) President Sandra Morrow’s designee on behalf of Council 18. Sandra Morrow was unavailable because she is at home expecting her first set of grandchildren any moment–twins, in fact!

        As a reminder, under the AFA C&B the voting members of the MEC are the LEC presidents (LECPs) or their designees in accordance with the C&B. As the directly-elected representatives of membership, the LECPs are guided by the will of their membership. The MEC executive officers (president, vice president and secretary-treasurer) provide recommendations but do not have a vote except in the case of a tie amongst the LECPs, in which case the MEC president may break the tie.

        The following candidates applied for the positions: Karina Cameron-Fetters, Christina Frees, Jake Jones, Kenny Kasel, Lisa Pinkston, Kristy Stratton, Bryan Wall and Erik Velez. There were many factors to consider in the decision-making process, including but not limited to membership feedback, previous experience, specific skills, demographics (i.e. seniority, domicile, etc.) and how individual personalities would affect the committee’s “chemistry.”

        After much discussion, the MEC unanimously arrived at the same appointments. Keep in mind that per Article VII.C.2.a.(5) of the AFA C&B, the MEC president is automatically a member of the Negotiating Committee by virtue of holding the office.Your MEC is pleased to announce your second round Negotiating Committee:

        • MEC President Jeffrey Peterson
        • Kristy Stratton*, social media coordinator
        • Lisa Pinkston
        • Jake Jones
        • Christina Frees

        * The second round Negotiating Committee will not have an alternate like the first round committee. The MEC petitioned AFA-CWA International President Veda Shook for an additional committee member per Section VI.A.1.c of the C&B. Veda has verbally approved the request and given permission to communicate regarding the fourth member of the committee, Kristy Stratton.

        The MEC recognizes the power that social media had on the previous Tentative Agreement. Kristy will be present as an additional set of eyes throughout the process. An agenda item in regard to social media is an agenda item for the upcoming AFA-CWA Board of Directors meeting next week. Following the BOD, the MEC will communicate a formal social media policy and Kristy will be working with us to maximize the power of social media in the second round negotiations.

        There is much work to be done and the second round Negotiating Committee will be hitting the ground running in the coming weeks. However, let’s take a moment to recognize the invaluable contributions of the first round Negotiating Committee. The MEC sincerely thanks Brian Tracy, Karina Cameron-Fetters and Jake Jones for their years of dedication and personal sacrifice. They built a solid foundation with their own blood, sweat and tears; that effort will not be forgotten!

        The follow up negotiations survey will begin this coming week and the initial second round mediation session is scheduled for the week of May 12th in Tempe, AZ. A separate introduction to the second round Negotiating Committee will follow.

        In solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow

        MEC 5BSS Logo

        Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Negotiations

        April 18, 2014 15:25

        Come Join Us on May 8th in Seattle!

        Hello Seattle Flight Attendants!

        Many of you have expressed a desire to show your solidarity for the upcoming Alaska Airlines shareholders meeting on May 8th. Because the shareholder’s meeting is held in Anchorage, AK this year your LEC Officers would like to offer you a chance to “don your blue AFA t-shirt” and show your solidarity here in Seattle.

        We need volunteers to be available between 5am and 11am on this day. If you are interested in participating in the Seattle solidarity event please meet us in the food court in the Sea-Tac airport between these times and we will assign you your post!

        The Anchorage base is holding an informational picketing event for this event this year which will mirror the event Seattle hosted last year. Remember, we are not allowed to use pass privileges to fly to Anchorage and participate in an informational picketing event, but we can definitely show our solidarity here in Seattle!

         

        If you have any questions please reach out to any of your Council 19 Officers!

        We hope to see you there-

        Laura, Jake, Linda, and Tonnette

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA

        April 16, 2014 12:25

        SOLIDARITY EVENT — WE NEED YOU!!

        Click link below, to view details.

        Council 30 Solidarity Event

        Filed Under: Council 30 ANC

        April 16, 2014 11:47

         

        M E M O R A N D U M

        TO: AFA

        FROM: Hart Research Associates

        DATE: April 14, 2014

        RE: Background on our Firm and Survey Methodology

         

        About the Survey

        On behalf of AFA, Hart Research will conduct a survey among Alaska Airlines flight attendants to explore members’ preferences and priorities for the upcoming round of contract bargaining. The survey will mainly be conducted online, so that every Alaska Airlines flight attendant can participate if they so choose. We hope that all members will avail themselves of this opportunity and add their important perspective to the conversation.

        In addition, Hart Research will administer the same survey questionnaire by telephone to a representative sample of members (these responses will also be included in the results, and members who are interviewed by phone will not need to take the survey online). These phone interviews help us to ensure that the final survey sample is fully representative of the overall membership, an important step for ensuring accurate survey results.

        As an independent research firm, our core objective is to produce an accurate and unbiased assessment of the attitudes of Alaska Airlines flight attendants. All of the individual member responses to this survey will remain completely confidential – AFA will not know how any specific member answered any specific survey question. In addition to protecting the privacy of members, this confidentiality encourages frank and honest responses to the survey questions, allowing us to provide AFA with an accurate report of members’ true attitudes and priorities.

        After everyone who chooses to complete the survey has had a chance to do so, Hart Research will tabulate the data and then present the results to AFA leadership.

         

        About Hart Research

        Founded in 1971, Hart Research Associates is one of the leading survey research firms in the United States. We have conducted over 5,000 public opinion surveys and administered and analyzed interviews among more than three million individuals. Hart Research conducts regular polls for NBC News and The Wall St. Journal, and is the nation’s leading pollster for organized labor, having conducted hundreds of studies to help unions better understand the needs, priorities, and concerns of their members.

         

        <Link to memo: Hart Research Associates Background on our Firm and Survey Methodology>

        Filed Under: Latest News, Negotiations

        April 16, 2014 11:35

        Dear Flight Attendants,

         

        The current Negotiating Committee just finished reviewing the draft professional survey prepared by Hart Research Associates. We are very pleased with the results. The professional survey is expected to be live beginning next week. The survey will have two phases: initial interviews will be conducted by phone for a limited number of Flight Attendants and then followed by an online survey for the remainder of our group. An estimated timeline for negotiations-related events in April and May is below.

         

        All Members in Good Standing (those who are dues current) for which we have an updated phone number will have the possibility of participating in the phone interview starting next week. It is critical that you update your phone number (and confirm your email address) before the survey begins. Only Flight Attendants for which we have an updated phone number will be eligible to participate in the limited phone interviews.

         

        The Master Executive Council (MEC) has made it extremely easy to update your information. Please be assured your contact information will be kept confidential by AFA and Hart Research Associates. Your email address and/or phone number will absolutely not be shared with Alaska Airlines management or other third parties.

         

        Simply click the following link to update our database:

         

        AFA Alaska Negotiations Email/Phone Update Form.

         

        If you already receive email from the MEC, we have your email address on file. All Members in Good Standing for which we have an updated personal email address will have the opportunity to participate in the online interview. (Important: alaskaair.com addresses will not be accepted.)

         

        Help AFA get out the word by passing along the information to your fellow Flight Attendants in person and on social media. The above link is also posted in the “Important Links” on alaskamec.org.

         

        April-May Negotiations Timeline*

        * Dates are approximate. Following Negotiating Committee appointments, negotiations training for the second round NC is anticipated sometime between the week of April 21 and the next mediation session on May 13.

         

        Week of April 14: Negotiating Committee reviews and finalizes AFA negotiations survey developed and to be conducted by Hart Research Associates. Second round Negotiating Committee interviews held April 17-18 in Seattle, WA.

        Week of April 21: AFA negotiations phone survey conducted by Hart Research Associates to be live for 4-5 nights.

        Week of April 28: AFA negotiations email survey conducted by Hart Research Associates to be released following completion of the phone survey. Email survey to be live for approximately one week.

        Week of May 5: Survey results provided by Hart Research Associates to second round Negotiating Committee

        Week of May 12: Round two of mediation begins in Tempe, AZ

        May 20: System-wide solidarity action (details to follow)

         

        A communication is to immediately follow from the MEC sent on behalf of Hart Research Associates. Hart has prepared some information introducing themselves to our members and explaining the process. Get ready because we’re gearing up for round two!

         

        In solidarity,

         

        Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow

        MEC 5BSS Logo

        Filed Under: Latest News, Negotiations

        April 15, 2014 09:32

        Council 19 AFA-CWA Base Meeting

        April 16, 2014

        1:00 pm- Central Annex Room, Sea-Tac Airport

        Parking on all levels except level 4 is free!

        Please remember to join your LEC Officers tomorrow for the union meeting. The agenda for the meeting is posted here:

        http://alaskamec.org/local-councils/april-16th-afa-cwa-base-meeting-agenda/

        The first portion of the meeting will be for conducting local council business. We will also be discussing the agenda items for the upcoming Board of Directors meeting. We will also be discussing the candidates for AFA International Officer elections- which take place at the Board of Directors meeting.

         You can preview these agenda items on the AFA Board of Directors website at http://afa-bod.org/index-of-agenda-items.

        We hope to see everyone at the meeting and that you will take this opportunity to become involved in the activities and business of our union!

        In Solidarity,

        Laura, Jake, Linda, and Toni

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA

        April 15, 2014 08:18

        Dear Flight Attendants,

         

        Most of you are likely aware by now that Managing Director Of Inflight Operations Ron Calvin responded to AFA’s “MEC Update April 9, 2014: ‘Inflight Shadows’ and Violation of Section 3.D Scope of Agreement.” Ron’s response was in a First Class message “Trip to LIH” dated April 11, 2014. In the communication Ron publicly acknowledged and apologized for the contractual violation.

         

        What you probably do not know is that the Labor Relations department immediately sustained Grievance #36-99-2-7-14 (“Violation of Section 3.D Scope of Agreement”) on April 10th. Your Master Executive Council (MEC) is appreciative this contractual violation was passed along to us by vigilant Flight Attendants and subsequently sustained so quickly. Although the grievance is technically resolved, some frank discussions between your AFA leadership and management will be happening to ‘debrief’ these events.

         

        In solidarity,

         

        Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow

         

        MEC 5BSS Logo

        Filed Under: Latest News

        April 14, 2014 09:31

        Dear Fellow Flight Attendants,

        This is a reminder that there will be a Local Council Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM.  The meeting will be held in the Vancouver Room at the PDX Airport Conference Center.  From the Oregon Market Food Court, take the stairs near the clock tower to the mezzanine level and turn left. The Vancouver Room is the first room down the hall on the left.  You can preview the meeting agenda on the PDX page of the AFA website and can be accessed by clicking here.

        The first portion of the meeting will be for conducting local council business.  Starting at 10 AM, we will be in joint session with AFA Council 17 (Horizon Air, PDX/MFR) for the purposes of discussing AFA Board of Directors Meeting advanced agenda items.  You can preview these agenda items on the AFA Board of Directors website at http://afa-bod.org/index-of-agenda-items.

        We hope to see everyone at the meeting and that you will take this opportunity to become involved in the activities and business of our union!

        In Solidarity,

        Your LEC Officers – Cathy Gwynn and Brian Palmer

        AFA Council 39 Logo

        Filed Under: Council 39 PDX

        April 11, 2014 12:58

        Local Council 30 Meeting – April 3

        Filed Under: Council 30 ANC

        April 11, 2014 12:53

        Council 30 Local Meeting Agenda 040314

        Filed Under: Council 30 ANC

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