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    September 12, 2023 13:00

    Grievance Committee

    • Our Grievance Committee protects all Flight Attendants from arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and upholds our collective bargaining agreement. This update briefly summarizes the committee’s work over the past quarter.
    • Management has issued discipline lately for a variety of reasons. Read on for more information about why management is disciplining and terminating Flight Attendants.
    • If you’ve faced a situation that you believe might be a contractual violation, please report the issue through the AFA Alaska Online Support Center.

    Our Grievance Committee has been very hard at work ensuring disciplinary due process and contractual compliance on your behalf. Our contract requires a minimum of 13 arbitration dates yearly to dispute discipline/termination cases and contractual issues. Termination cases are usually prioritized to return a Flight Attendant to work as soon as possible; however, we seek a balance between discipline and contractual matters. Our Grievance Committee and management mutually decide which cases to arbitrate next based on many factors. 

    Steps of discipline are confirmation of oral warning (COW), written warning (WW), suspension (varied number of days), and termination. COWs, WWs, and suspensions remain in a Flight Attendant’s file for 18 months and are then eligible for removal. If a Flight Attendant is in a step of discipline and gets another violation, the new violation will build on the previous one. Management doesn’t always progressively travel up the steps of discipline. If management investigates a Flight Attendant for theft or abuse of sick leave, for example, they will terminate the Flight Attendant if there is evidence to support its findings; if there is no evidence, then the Flight Attendant will most likely be issued a record of discussion (ROD). A ROD is not considered discipline. There is no middle ground for certain violations.  

    Many Flight Attendants believe they will not get disciplined if they’ve been good employees, have no-to-low attendance points, receive positive passenger comments, are at a certain seniority level, etc. This is not the case; regardless of good working qualities, if management believes a Flight Attendant committed an offense, they will be disciplined.

    If a supervisor or manager calls and asks questions about a flight, work-related concern, or disciplinary issue and no AFA Representative is on the call, you should assert that you would like to consult with an AFA Representative and have them present on the call with you before proceeding.

    Subject of Most Recent Discipline

    • Sick leave and FMLA abuse. Terminations are on the rise due to travel audits among other things. Anything written in the comments/remarks on posted trip trades and personal drops is visible to management, even if eventually deleted. If management determines abuse, it results in termination.  
    • Theft. Removing anything from the aircraft other than an opened/used box of water, unused pilot crew meal, or purchased food will result in termination. 
    • Timecard fraud.  Example: intentionally delaying boarding door closure to obtain sit pay.  Management has terminated for this violation.
    • Reserve “Roulette”. Not being within two hours of base for a Reserve Availability Period (RAP) and calling in sick only once given an assignment. Management considers this a terminable violation and regularly reviews the trip trade postings and history related to sick calls. Even deleted trade history or postings can be seen by management.
    • Lying in an investigation
    • Drug/alcohol violations
    • Harassment
    • Refusing scheduling revisions or ignoring requests to call Crew Scheduling when contractually obligated to do so
    • Reserves commuting during their Reserve Availability Period (RAP), even if self-assigned a trip or not being in base for the entirety of their RAP. Management usually gives a two week suspension on the first offense.
    • Social media violations, including sending a friend or follow request to passengers on social media based on information gained from Block2Block.
    • Commuter violations (management conducts commuter audits monthly)
      • Flight Attendant released from DHD and used D8Y home
      • Flight Attendant used D8Y when they picked up out of base
      • Flight Attendant used D8Y to/from incorrect cities
      • Flight Attendant used D8Y for pleasure travel.  
    • Lost IMD or other required items
    • Failing to complete CBT, even if a Flight Attendant simply forgets to hit the close out button at the top of the window to change the transcript from in process to complete.
    • Uniform issues. Flight Attendants can and have been pulled from working their flights without pay for uniform non-compliance.
    • Late to gate/flight delay

    Reminder

    Section 32.C.5 of the collective bargaining agreement defines a Short Sick Call as “When a Flight Attendant calls in sick less than two hours (2:00) prior to scheduled check-in.” If you do not want to be assessed 2.5 points, you must call in Sick Leave On-Line at Scheduled Check-in per section 32.C.6. The call to Crew Scheduling must occur after scheduled check-in and not simply after you check in on Block2Block.

    Recent Arbitration/Mediation

    July 2023Disciplinary Grievance
    August 2023Contractual Grievances
    September 2023Disciplinary Grievance
    October 2023Disciplinary Grievance

    Recent Contractual Arbitration Awards

    None

    Recent Grievance Settlements

    None

    Grievances Recently Mediated 

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-60-23-Violation of §19.A and §7.B Disciplinary Meetings and Probationaries. This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §19.A & §7.B [Grievance Procedures:  Dismissal and Disciplinary Procedure; Probationary Period:  Discharge, Discipline or Furlough], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it refused to conduct investigatory, work performance, disciplinary and dismissal meetings with probationary Flight Attendants per the contractual meeting requirements with regard to pay, scheduling and union representation. 

    Details:  Probationary Flight Attendants will be issued discipline the same as non-probationary Flight Attendants. Probationary Flight Attendants will also have access to Union representation either via email or via phone/in person depending on the severity of the alleged offense.  

    Grievances Recently Granted by Management

    None

    Grievances Recently Withdrawn

    None

    Grievances Recently Filed and Awaiting Management Response

    None

    Grievances Recently Filed and Denied

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-215-23-Violation of §10.J.4 Bidding Packet and Bidding Times and Violation of Grievance Settlement 36-99-2-116-18.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §10.J.4 [Scheduling:  Bid Packets and Bidding Timelines], Grievance Settlement 36-99-2-116-18, past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when on or about July 10, 2023, it and/or the NAVBLUE Preferential Bidding System (PBS) vendor did not provide an administrative lock-out function or a mutually agreeable alternate solution to allow for the correction of a technical issue when processing bid awards without opening up the system to all users.   

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-248-23- Violation of §32 and Roberts Decision.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §32 [Attendance], past practice, the Roberts Award 36-99-2-49-03, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it unilaterally rolled out state leave laws on a state-by-state basis rather than applying the most liberal of state leave laws to all Flight Attendants regardless of domicile, thereby disparately treating Flight Attendants within the Collective Bargaining unit, in violation of Roberts. 

    Grievances Previously Filed, Denied by Management and Currently Awaiting Arbitration Dates

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-22-14-Violation of Required Maternity Leave.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Section 15.D. and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it failed to require Flight Attendants to begin Maternity Leave after the 28th week of pregnancy.   

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-55-17-Violation of §21.V Winds Aloft Adjustment of Sit Pay in JCTE.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §21.V [Compensation: “Scheduled” or “Actual” For Minimum Pay Rules (MPRs) and/or Sit Pay], past practice and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when its Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) trading system displayed each posted trip as a static ‘snapshot’ taken at the time of posting rather than a ‘live’ view, thus denying the Flight Attendant the ability to determine whether a trip is eligible for 1.0 TFP of Sit Pay due to an automated scheduling adjustment (e.g. by the Winds Aloft program).

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-40-19-Violation §25.B Failure to Provide a Safe and Healthy Workplace.  This alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §25.B [Air Safety, Health and Security: Safe and Healthy Workplace], past practice and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it failed to provide a safe and healthy workplace when it installed new bulkheads on the retrofitted Airbus (“Aura”) aircraft that effectively renders the aft assist handles near doors L1/R1 as unusable and unnecessarily increases the likelihood and potential severity of Flight Attendant injury during an emergency evacuation.

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-41-19-Violation of §25.D.2 Failing to Notify MEC President and ASHSC of Reconfiguration or Re-design Prior to Final Decision. This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §25.D.2 [Air Safety, Health and Security: Safety Information], past practice and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it failed to notify the MEC President of a decision to reconfigure or re-design the interior of the Airbus aircraft and when it failed to discuss with the ASHSC the parties’ interests and concerns for inflight safety prior to making a final decision on the reconfiguration/re-design. 

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-162-19- Violation of §12.C.1 Real-Time Trading Procedures Grievance 36-99-2-28-17 Mediated Settlement.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §12.C.1 [Exchange of Sequences: Trading Procedure], past practice, its mediated settlement of grievance 36-99-2-28-17 and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it agreed but failed to adhere to its July 5, 2017, mediated settlement of grievance 36-99-2-28-17:  To have AFA and Alaska representatives meet with Jeppesen to explore the capabilities of the system and how to align the front-end with the “real time” experience of the back-end user.  This is a continual violation as such meeting did not take place in a reasonably timely manner, and sufficient action was not taken to rectify the underlying system issues.    

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-36-20-Violation of §25.B ANC Training Facility.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §25.B [Air Safety, Health and Security: Safe and Healthy Workplace], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it conducted Recurrent Training (RT) drills in Anchorage, Alaska in the Ross Aviation Hanger, and on or about February 16-19, 2020, the external temperature ranged from 18 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit and when the hanger door opened, frequently without notice, the internal hanger temperature dropped to as low as 46 degrees.  After the external hanger door opened it took approximately two hours with a loud heater to get the internal temperature back up to the low to mid 60s. 

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-207-20-Violation of §10, §11.D & §24.L Bundled Scheduling Notifications.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §10 [Scheduling], §11.D [Reserve: Scheduling/Notice of Time to Report] and §24.L [General and Miscellaneous: Company-Provided Inflight Mobile Device (IMD)], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when its Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) scheduling system sent bundled scheduling notifications to Flight Attendants on their Inflight Mobile Devices (IMDs) or directly in Crew Access, requiring Flight Attendants to batch acknowledge or ignore such notifications and thereby resulting in Flight Attendants potentially waiving multiple contractual protections via an extra-contractual point of contact (i.e. Crew Access scheduling notifications).  

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-384-20-Violation of §10.S Scheduling Notifications.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §10.S [Scheduling :  Pre-Cancellations], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it used non-contractual scheduling notifications sent to Flight Attendants via the Crew Scheduling system in order to communicate and assign alternate flying or an obligation to call Crew Scheduling within a specific window of time.  If a Flight Attendant accepts such non-contractual scheduling notification(s), which is neither contact by Crew Scheduling via Company email nor via primary phone contact as defined in §10.S.1.a, the scheduling notification(s) violates the contract by abrogating the Flight Attendant’s ability to: (1) decline the alternate assignment and waive pay protection (§10.S.2.b), (2) decline the “out of original footprint by more than two hours” alternate assignment and call Crew Scheduling between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM (local domicile time) the night prior to the start of the original sequence (§10.S.2.c), or (3) waive pay protection and be relieved of any further scheduling obligation (§10.S.3). 

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-386-20-Violation of §8.Q & §8.R Contactability and Notification of Delay or Cancellation. This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §8.Q [Hours of Service: Contactability] and §8.R [Hours of Service: Notification of Delay or Cancellation], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it used non-contractual scheduling notifications sent via the Crew Scheduling system in order to communicate and assign revised flying to Flight Attendants who were off-duty on a remain overnight (RON). Such scheduling notifications are in violation of the contractually defined means of contact and/or the Flight Attendant’s obligation to respond pursuant to these provisions.

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-84-22-Violation of §21.J Ground Delay Pay.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of Collective Bargaining Agreement §21.J [Compensation:  Block and Ground Delays], past practice, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it did not pay ground delay pay accumulatively, requiring each delay to go over 11 minutes to be eligible for pay, when a flight (same flight number/same routing) returns to gate one or more times.    

    Grievance No.:  36-99-2-176-22-California Family School Partnership Act Violation of Past Practice and Roberts Award.  This grievance alleges the Company’s violation of past practice, the Roberts Award 36-99-2-49-03, and all related sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it unilaterally disallowed the California Family School Partnership Act for those Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles (LAX); then reinstated, with no notice, the state law for LAX based Flight Attendants only, but not for the other California based Flight Attendants in San Diego (SAN) or San Francisco (SFO), and not for the rest of the Flight Attendants based in our system, Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX) or Anchorage (ANC), in violation of Roberts.

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now, Grievance Committee

    September 11, 2023 05:46

    Master Executive Council (MEC)

    AFA Never Forget Website

    United Flight 175

    Robert J. Fangman
    Amy N. Jarret
    Amy R. King
    Kathryn LaBorie
    Alfred G. Marchand
    Michael C. Tarrou
    Alicia N. Titus
    Captain: Victor Saracini
    First Officer: Michael Horrocks
    Customer Service Representatives: Marianne MacFarlane and Jesus Sanchez

    United Flight 93

    Lorraine G. Bay
    Sandra Bradshaw
    Wanda A. Green
    CeeCee Lyles
    Deborah Welsh
    Captain: Jason Dahl
    First Officer: Leroy Homer

    American Flight 11

    Barbara Arestegui
    Jeffrey Collman
    Sara Low
    Karen Martin
    Kathleen Nicosia
    Betty Ong
    Jean Roger
    Madeline Sweeney
    Dianne Snyder
    Captain: John Ogonowski
    First Officer: Thomas McGuinness
    Customer Service Representative: Renee Newell

    American Flight 77

    Michele Heidenberger
    Jennifer Lewis
    Kenneth Lewis
    Renee May
    Captain: Charles Burlingame
    First Officer: David Charlebois

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now Tagged With: September 11th

    September 8, 2023 17:00

    In This Edition

    • Personal Strategies For Managing The Anniversary Of September 11th 
    • Next Week’s Events

    Personal Strategies For Managing The Anniversary Of September 11th 

    Originally posted September 6, 2023

    Anniversaries of tragedies can be difficult times for many people.  For some, the anniversary of 9/11 continues to be a powerful reminder of loss.  For others, who thought they had put the tragedy behind them, the anniversary may produce unexpected anxiety or grief. The anniversary and the media replay of that day’s losses may stir strong emotions and difficult memories in many of us.  But there are ways to cope.

    Read More >


    Next Week’s Events

    Wednesday, September 13Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
    Thursday, September 14Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting
    Thursday, September 14Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

    See the MEC Event Calendar >


    Find Us on Social Media

    You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

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    Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: AFA News in Review

    September 6, 2023 13:00

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee

    Anniversaries of tragedies can be difficult times for many people.  For some, the anniversary of 9/11 continues to be a powerful reminder of loss.  For others, who thought they had put the tragedy behind them, the anniversary may produce unexpected anxiety or grief. The anniversary and the media replay of that day’s losses may stir strong emotions and difficult memories in many of us.  But there are ways to cope:

    • Observe the anniversary in a way that’s comfortable for you.  Connecting with others who shared your impact, getting involved in memorial activities and talking about the events of that day are all important coping strategies, but taking time to be by yourself – to think and reflect – can be helpful and healing as well.
    • Limit television and social media as much as possible.  The visual images of the losses that day can prompt especially strong reactions.  Be prepared to take a digital vacation or frequent time-outs  in and around the anniversary to minimize or all together avoid these visual triggers. 
    • If you start to feel overwhelmed, talk with a friend, family member, or your AFA EAP.  Often, talking about your fears and feelings is enough to relieve stress and realize that other people share your feelings.  Taking action is a sign of strength and self-awareness.
    • Recall other times you’ve experienced strong emotions.  Identify which coping strategies have worked for you in the past, and use them.
    • Don’t compare yourself to how others around you appear to be dealing with the September 11th anniversary.  Everyone experiences and copes with stress differently.  Try not to judge people’s emotions by their outside appearance.
    • If you have strong feelings that haven’t or won’t go away, seeking help from a professional may prove useful.  Your AFA EAP can provide you with referrals.
    • Share this information with a flying partner who may be struggling with the upcoming anniversary.

    However you choose to structure your day this September 11th or however it just naturally unfolds, please remember that your AFA EAP Committee Members welcome being a part of it. We’re just a phone call away.  

    Please call AFA Alaska EAP at (949) 470-0493 for assistance or contact your Local AFA EAP Committee listed at afaalaska.org/eap.

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now, EAP/Professional Standards Committee Tagged With: September 11th

    September 1, 2023 17:00

    In This Edition

    • Understanding Negotiations: What Is Mediation?
    • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2023
    • Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023
    • Shared on Social
    • Next Week’s Events

    Understanding Negotiations: What Is Mediation?

    Originally posted August 29, 2023

    The Railway Labor Act (RLA) governs the process of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement in the railroad and airline industries in the United States. Mediation is a step in the negotiation process facilitated by a mediator appointed by the National Mediation Board (NMB). The process does not have a set time limit and can end in a tentative agreement or lead to further options if unsuccessful.

    Read More >


    Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2023

    Originally posted August 30, 2023

    Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, August 22 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to lineholder scheduling. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are experiencing with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any lineholder scheduling-related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

    Read More >


    Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023

    Originally posted September 1, 2023

    Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Monday, August 28, to discuss their ongoing program of work to advance human rights within our workplace and community. The Committee also met with management to receive updates on what progress has been made on concerns that had been previously brought forward and address new concerns that have come to light. If you have ideas, thoughts, or feedback for the committee, your Local Human Rights Committee Chairperson would love to hear from you!

    Read More >


    Shared on Social

    American Airlines Flight Attendant Informational Picketing 

    American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), concluded their strike authorization vote yesterday. The results, announced today at a series of informational picketing events across the country, were resoundingly clear—99.47% of participating Flight Attendants voted yes to authorize a strike! Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants joined American Airlines Flight Attendants on the picket line in solidarity, and we will continue to stand with them as they continue their fight for a fair contract. When we fight together, we win together!

    United AFA Day Of Action

    United Airlines Flight Attendants held systemwide informational picketing events today to send a message to United management: Enough is enough! Flight Attendants are suffering the consequences of management’s inability to properly operate the airline, and they deserve better! Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants were proud to join the picket lines to stand in solidarity with our United Flight Attendant family. We will continue to fight alongside them until United management fixes the operation and negotiates a fair contract that United Flight Attendants have earned!


    Next Week’s Events

    Thursday, September 7Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

    See the MEC Event Calendar >


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    Filed Under: Latest News

    September 1, 2023 13:00

    Human Rights Committee

    • Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Monday, August 28, to discuss their ongoing program of work to advance human rights within our workplace and community.
    • The Committee also met with management to receive updates on what progress has been made on concerns that had been previously brought forward and address new concerns that have come to light. 
    • If you have ideas, thoughts, or feedback for the committee, your Local Human Rights Committee Chairperson would love to hear from you!

    On Monday, August 28, our AFA Local Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to build awareness and effect change within our workplace and community. Representing you at the meeting were Louise Borras (LAX), Erika Daniel (SAN), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). Also present were MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Chip Hestle and MEC Vice President Brian Palmer.

    The committee met with Managing Director of Inflight Operations Michaela Littman and Seattle Director of Inflight Base Operations Jenny Bookert from management.

    The committee is next scheduled to meet with management on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  

    Topics of Discussion

    The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

    • The Committee has been engaged in ongoing conversations about ways to support passengers who don’t have a clear plan or assistance upon arrival at their destination. Many of these passengers do not speak English, and Flight Attendants have requested resources to assist them. The inflight training department reported that resources are being developed and may be available as early as 2024. The Committee is also working to contact Casa Latina, a non-profit organization that advances the power and well-being of Latino immigrants, to seek out additional resources that Flight Attendants can provide to passengers who may need them. 
    • SEA Local Human Rights Committee Chairperson Yan Yan Teague recently represented AFA Alaska as a voting delegate at the Biennial Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) Convention, held August 3 through 5. APALA was founded in 1992 and is the first and only national organization of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) workers. APALA works to address the workplace issues of AAPI Union Members and serves as the bridge between the broader labor movement and the AAPI community. For more information about APALA or to become a member, please reach out to Yan Yan Teague at sea.humanrights.chair@afaalaska.org
    • The Committee brought forward concerns about inconsistency with dress code requirements for traveling on the Flight Attendant jumpseat when not in uniform. The verbiage in the Flight Attendant Manual and Employee Travel Handbook has been updated to reflect new guidance. However, the Customer Service Manual (the manual used by CSAs) has not. The CSM still uses gender-specific terminology to define acceptable attire. The Committee has requested that the CSM be updated to align with the FAM so that everyone is on the same page in the future.
    • The Committee is seeking more consistency and communication related to the Inflight Diversity & Inclusion Listening Session series. The session schedule so far has been sporadic, with several close-in cancellations of some sessions. In addition, the Committee has asked that management more actively promote the sessions across multiple channels to encourage broad participation.

    Other Committee News

    • Our Human Rights Committee meets monthly with AFA International VP Keturah Johnson and staff and the Human Rights Committee from other AFA carriers to collaborate on subjects surrounding human rights and protection for our Flight Attendants. During our August meeting, issues surrounding Flight Attendants traveling to certain countries where safety is a concern were discussed. Some countries do not permit certain items like medications, representational symbols, electronics, etc., which is a concern, especially among our charter carriers. The AFA Human Rights Committee will create a reporting system for locations where safety or other human rights concerns may exist. The system will allow issues to be reported and addressed by the airlines.
    • In collaboration with our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee, a training series has been developed to support, educate, and advocate for AFA leaders and Members based on issues brought to the Human Rights and EAP Committees. The first training session in July focused on microaggressions and their impact on the workplace. These virtual sessions provide a way to have group conversations and build a more inclusive culture in our workplace. They will be ongoing with Human Rights and EAP Committees across AFA.

    What The Committee Is Working On

    1. Exploring Collaboration and Shared Goals. Working with the company’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) department to build relationships with the company Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to find areas where we can join together to advance human rights within the scope of each group.
    2. Supporting Passengers. Discussing reports of some passengers traveling between specific city pairs without a clear plan or assistance upon arrival at their destination. The Human Rights Committee and management are currently working on potential resources our Flight Attendants can use to help in these circumstances.
    3. Clarifying Company Policy on Cultural and Religious Tattoos. Working to discuss the current uniform tattoo policy with management decision-makers and advocating for the incorporation of allowances for tattoos with cultural or religious significance.

    We Want to Hear From You!

    Do you have feedback for the committee, concerns you’d like to share, or items you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Human Rights Committee is your voice to management. You can find our contact information on the Human Rights Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now, Human Rights Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

    August 30, 2023 09:00

    Scheduling Committee

    • Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, August 22 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to lineholder scheduling.
    • The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are experiencing with scheduling, pairings, and bidding.
    • Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any lineholder scheduling-related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

    On Tuesday, August 25, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Natalie Codd (LAX), and Kitty Cohen (SAN). Also present were MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS Virginia Fritz. The committee met with Managing Director of Operations Staffing and Resource Management Brittany Audette, Director of Inflight Crew Scheduling Sara Cook, Director of Crew Planning Mike Ostler, Manager of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, and other management representatives from Crew Planning.

    The Committee is next scheduled to meet on September 26, 2023.

    Topics of Discussion

    The committee reviewed a number of items both during internal AFA-only conversation and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

    • Block hours reduction. For the fall of 2023, we will see line averages reduced. You should notice a difference when bidding your September schedule. Line averages could be 75-78 depending on the amount of leaves offered by base. 
    • JCTE/Crew Access update. We are expecting a new update (7.4 MR13) for filters and “trade handshake” in September 2023. 
    • Leaves. Management has reviewed the anticipated block hours and decided to offer leaves. This is a change from last month’s update. If you are interested in a leave of absence please review the recent bulletin. Management is reviewing all options of staffing adjustment leaves (SAL) and Low Bid lines to determine the best business decision.  
    • Pilot Retiming Block In/Out. A bulletin bundle was issued from management providing a recent update on this issue and a plan for implementation in a future crew access update. Please continue to file the appropriate forms until we install a permanent resolution. As of today there were 873 inquiries and 163 approvals. 
    • Base Turns. Each month, Flight Attendants are surprised when they combine two sequences over 10 hours 30 minutes and discover some of their contractual legalities are waived. If you are adding sequences, together refer to Section 8.T. There are also issues with splitting base turns that require Crew Scheduling assistance. 
    • Vacation Bidding. Prepare for 2024 vacation bids. Find dates for 1st round bidding, 2nd round bidding, and Open Time the in bulletin bundle.   
    • Section 11.E.1.c. “ISA” marker. Unavailable for self-assignment. When Flight Attendants are trading into/out of trips with this label, the premium will disappear. Flight Attendants can contact Crew Scheduling if they notice a trip in Open Time that is labeled as “ISA” but doesn’t show premium and request removal of the ISA or require the premium be added back onto the trip. Crew Scheduling has the discretion to choose which action they choose. 
    • Hotel wait times. If you are waiting in excess of over one (1) hour for a hotel, please ensure you are keeping in contact with Crew Scheduling and opening a ticket with AFA through the AFA Alaska Online Support Center.  
    • Charter Retimes. LAX BRO Charters and retimes require pay protection and rebid. There were some tickets opened regarding compensation and contractual requirements. These are being reviewed and resolved. Reminder to know your contractual obligations and compensation. 

    What The Committee Is Working On

    1. NavBlue. The PBS subcommittee is preparing to have more base sits and presentations for Flight Attendants. We will provide dates/times/locations in a future update. Stay tuned. 
    2. Pairings Survey. It’s been a few years since we submitted a survey on pairing construction. We are discussing survey questions and the possibility of a virtual session or town hall. Meeting with management set for June 5, 2023  A follow up meeting needs to be scheduled. There is no update or ETA.
    3. Teaming. Crew Planning is reviewing pairing construction and the optimization of teaming.  Teaming attempts to keep costs low and crew together (Flight Attendants and pilots) for multiple segments within a sequence. The system currently teams around 10-15%. The new enhancements would increase this in the range of 20-35% for the winter operations. 
    4. In and Backs. These are flights that follow the crew and aircraft. Network Planning and Crew Planning are reviewing initiatives that would help us restart the operation when crews are stranded and flights are canceled. Management will start reviewing the 2023/2024 IROPs plan in September/October. 
    5. Chime Communications. Flight Attendants could chat with crew scheduling via app/Microsoft Teams to alleviate phone calls. It would be Flight Attendant-initiated contact. This is in the early stages of development and needs to be discussed with Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management and AFA MEC leadership.

    We Want to Hear From You!

    Do you have feedback for the committee, concerns you’d like to share, or items that you’d like brought up with management?  Please let us know!  Your Local Scheduling Committee is your voice to management.  You can open a support request on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or contact us directly using the information on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

    August 25, 2023 17:00

    In This Edition

    • Wildfire Smoke Safety
    • Join The Picket Line: Support American & United Flight Attendants
    • Shared on Social
    • Next Week’s Events

    Wildfire Smoke Safety

    Originally posted August 21, 2023

    Wildfire smoke can harm you in multiple ways. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) has coordinated with management to establish a Wildfire Smoke Protocol to keep us safe during wildfire season. Key protections include the availability of N95 masks, layover hotel safety, and accommodations for sensitive groups.

    Read More >


    Join The Picket Line: Support American & United Flight Attendants

    Originally posted August 22, 2023

    It’s time to stand in solidarity with our Flight Attendant families at American and United Airlines as they head to the picket lines. American Flight Attendants are conducting a strike authorization vote and will hold a systemwide informational picket on Wednesday, August 30. United Flight Attendants are holding a systemwide Day of Action on Thursday, August 31, to address ongoing contractual violations.

    Read More >


    Shared on Social

    Fair Skies for All: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Equal Recognition of Our Value

    Alaska Airlines management recently agreed to a generous one-time exception to the market rate adjustment language in the pilot contract, which will result in a minimum rate increase of approximately 11.2% for pilots, effective September 1, 2023.

    Management must wholeheartedly commit to elevating the pay scale of Flight Attendants as generously as they have with the pilots. Rejecting this responsibility by dismissing our bargaining priorities as not “economically feasible” isn’t an option.

    Not only are Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants essential to passenger safety, but we are also instrumental in delivering the high-quality service that distinguishes our airline. Fair compensation is not just a matter of justice; it’s an investment in a motivated and skilled customer-facing workforce that directly impacts Alaska Airlines’ brand reputation and profitability. 

    Alaska Airlines management must do better by recognizing the vital role of Flight Attendants by agreeing to a contract that reflects our true value. We will accept nothing less!

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    Next Week’s Events

    Monday, August 28Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, August 30APFA Systemwide Picketing
    Thursday, August 31United AFA Day Of Action Picketing
    Thursday, August 31Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

    See the MEC Event Calendar >


    Find Us on Social Media

    You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

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    Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: AFA News in Review

    August 23, 2023 07:00

    Council #19

    • Day of Solidarity Recap
    • CBT Reminder
    • Local Council Meeting Announcement
    • New Committee Members
    • Human Rights & Equity 
    • Vacation Bidding

    August Day of Solidarity

    Our day of Solidarity was a day to be proud of. We would like to thank all our members who came out and braved the hot weather, to stand shoulder to shoulder with your union brothers, sisters and siblings as we fight for what we deserve. The event was a huge success systemwide. In Seattle, we had close to 1,000 members present. We would like to thank all the volunteers that came and helped make sure that the event was a success.

    We would like to give a special thanks to our guest speakers and representatives that attended the event. Sara Nelson (AFA-CWA International President), Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda! A warm thank you to our Government Affairs Committee for helping organize those special guests!

    Also, thank you to our fellow Flight Attendant families from Horizon, United, Hawaiian, Piedmont, Envoy, Omni, American, Southwest and Delta who showed their support by joining us. In addition, thank you to Pilots from Alaska, United, Delta, Horizon, American and Southwest. We are all in this together.


    Please stay tuned for future events. We will get the word out via email and social media when something is planned. 

    Red Bag Tags

    A new red AFA luggage tag was introduced at the Day of Solidarity event. This is another way to demonstrate our solidarity in the fight for our contract. Watch our Facebook group for posts on where/when you can pick up one of the tags!

    Read More >


    Public Support

    Did you know we have a customer facing landing page on our AFA Alaska website? This page is full of information on what your friends, family, and the flying public can do to support our Flight Attendants. There are several resources on the page, we ask that you share this with your contacts! One immediate thing the public can do is sign our petition.


    CBT Reminder

    Do not forget to complete your CBT by the September 30 deadline. It is important to remember if you do not complete the required training, the discipline is progressive. If you are already in steps of discipline, failure to complete your CBT will move you up the steps, up to and including discharge. If you encounter any technical issues, please contact the ITS Help desk. To verify your CBT is complete, check that your Cornerstone transcript lists under “Completed” and check your email for a confirmation. 

    Don’t forget, you get 1TFP for completing the CBT, and if you complete it in August, it will count towards your single month $350 PPP bonus for August!


    Local Council Meeting Announcement

    Please save the date for our Local Council Meeting that will take place in October. We hope to see a lot of Seattle members at the event, so mark your calendar and bid for the day off.

    Date: October 3, 2023

    Time: TBD

    Location: TBD


    We will send an update soon when the above has been finalized, but wanted to make sure everyone had the date so they can bid their schedules appropriately. 


    Committee Additions

    We would like to thank all the members who are expressing their interest in getting involved with your union. The committee chairs are still going through the submissions, and you should be reached out to shortly. 

    We are excited to welcome the following new committee members:

    Communications Committee:

    Andrew Stinson

    Daphne Clarkson

    Laury Long


    AFA International Human Rights and Equity Committee

    The AFA Human Rights and Equity Committee is committed to providing the broadest possible representation of our members regardless of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, differently abled, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We honor and celebrate the shared humanity of the members in our care. We shall at all times endeavor to promote the principles of tolerance, fairness, equity, justice, respect, and inclusion within our Union. It is only when we all band together and work together that we can rally against the walls of division to create a progressive culture that values social and economic justice for all working people. 

    Some Important Dates to Remember:

    September 4: Labor Day

    September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day

    September 11: 9/11 Remembrance Day

    September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

    September 21: International Day of Peace (UN)

    September 23/September 16-23: Bisexual Visibility Day/Week

    September 23: International Day of Sig Languages

     

    Additional Pins available for the Month of September

    In addition to your “Red” Solidarity Pin, you may wear your AFA 9/11 remembrance pin, AFA/APFA 9/11 pin or your Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month Pin! Please stop by the Seattle base to pick up either of these!


    Vacation Bidding

    Where does time go? It is that time of the year already, vacation bidding. If you have not already done so, it’s time to start planning your 2024 vacation. See the below timeline:

    • 9/1/23 – 9/18/23: Round one vacation bidding.
    • 9/26/23: Round one awards posted.
    • 10/3/23 -10/17/23: Round two vacation bidding.
    • 10/25/23: Round two awards posted.
    • 10/27/23 (2:00pm): Seattle vacation trading opens.

    Please refer to bulletin bundle dated 8/16/2023 for more information.


    Find Us on Social Media

    You can find the most up to date information on our Council #19 Facebook Group. Click below to join our group and stay connected!

    Filed Under: Council 19 SEA Tagged With: Council 19, picket, picketing, solidarity, vacation bidding

    August 22, 2023 13:00

    Master Executive Council (MEC)

    • It’s time to stand in solidarity with our Flight Attendant families at American and United Airlines as they head to the picket lines.
    • American Flight Attendants are conducting a strike authorization vote and will hold a systemwide informational picket on Wednesday, August 30.
    • United Flight Attendants are holding a systemwide Day of Action on Thursday, August 31, to address ongoing contractual violations.

    The spirit of solidarity is alive and well this summer as Flight Attendants and workers everywhere unite to push back against corporate greed and mismanagement. Hundreds of fellow union members joined our picket lines during our Day of Solidarity events, and their support helped to amplify our message to management and make our voices even louder. Now, it’s time for us to stand with our Flight Attendant families at American and United as they ramp up their fights. Keep reading to learn how you can help!

    American Airlines Flight Attendants

    Flight Attendants at American Airlines, part of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), have been negotiating a new contract since January 2019. However, American Airlines management is continuously trying to undermine the hard work and dedication of American Flight Attendants by offering concessionary proposals that seek to erode the decades of progress achieved through collective bargaining. To top it off, APFA submitted a comprehensive economic proposal to management on March 7, and management has yet to respond, let alone offer a counterproposal.

    American Flight Attendants are in the process of taking a strike authorization vote set to end on August 29. On August 30, they’ll hold a systemwide informational picket to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to fight for the contract they have earned. Plan now to stand in solidarity with them! Let’s show management at American Airlines that Flight Attendants and workers everywhere are together in the fight and demanding our fair share of the pie.

    APFA Systemwide Picketing Event Information

    Date: Wednesday, August 30

    BOS, CLT, DCA, LGA, MCO, MIA, PHL: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
    DFW, ORD: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    LAS, LAX, PHX: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

    Click here to RSVP >

    United Airlines Flight Attendants

    United Airlines Flight Attendants are facing a chaotic, ill-equipped, and entirely unsustainable working environment, with staffing shortages in critical areas causing significant problems on the front line. Management is either unwilling or incapable of resolving the issues and running their own operation. During recent operational meltdowns, hold times for Crew Scheduling have regularly exceeded several hours and peaked with some Flight Attendants left waiting on hold for more than an entire day. Instead of hiring additional Crew Schedulers and implementing automated processes as recommended by the United Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Flight Attendants have been left to fend for themselves as management completely disregards the contract.

    Enough is enough! United Flight Attendants are taking their fight public and inviting everyone to join them in a systemwide Day of Action on Thursday, August 31. Let’s stand in solidarity and send a message to United Airlines management that their incompetence and refusal to act will not be tolerated. Plan to join the picket line and show your support!

    United AFA Day Of Action Picketing Event Information

    Date: Thursday, August 31

    Locations: BOS, CLE, DEN, EWR, FLL, GUM, HNL, IAD, IAH, LAS, LAX, LHR, MCO, ORD, PHX, SAN, SFO, TPA

    Click here for event details and to RSVP >

    Filed Under: AFA Alaska News Now Tagged With: AFA, American Airlines, APFA, picketing, solidarity, United Airlines

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    Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, August 8 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability. If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.
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    Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, September 18, and Tuesday, September 19, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. The MEC also met with executive management and a group of union leaders from other company workgroups to receive updates and discuss concerns affecting employees company-wide. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 11.
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    Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 14, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review specific concerns that Flight Attendants brought forward. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, clarify contractual language, or help resolve reserve-related issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
    Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, September 13 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to catering and onboard service/sales. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are facing onboard the aircraft. The Inflight Service Committee continues to work with management to continuously improve onboard catering and engage in discussions leading to future improved processes. Please continue to report catering issues through Block2Block and safety-related issues through ReportIt!

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