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        November 7, 2025 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

        Recap October 27 to November 7

        On behalf of your Council 47 Officers, Josh, Paul, and Beth, thank you for the support and trust you have shown in us during the recent elections. We are truly grateful to represent you for another three years and remain committed to putting you first in every decision we make.

        As we look ahead to the next three years, our focus will be to strengthen our council and representation. We will continue to show up for you at every level, whether in conversations with management, at MEC meetings, or within AFA International.

        Our continued commitment to you is to listen, communicate openly, and act with transparency and accountability. The work ahead will take collaboration, patience, and persistence, but together we can build our future through this merger.

        Thank you again for standing with us.

        In Solidarity, 

        Josh, Paul and Beth
        lax@afahawaiian.org


        LAX End-of-Year Membership Meeting

        We are closing out the year with a joint meeting between the LAX Alaska (Council 18) and LAX Hawaiian (Council 47) Flight Attendants. Come enjoy good food, great company, and important updates from your AFA leadership.

        Event Details
        Date: Thursday, December 12, 2025
        Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Location: Dave & Buster’s, Westchester
        Food & Beverages: Provided
        Parking: Validation available

        Special Guests
        The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) will be joining us to share updates on current negotiations, answer questions, and hear your feedback. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about both contracts, connect with fellow Flight Attendants, and strengthen our unity moving forward.

        RSVP Required
        Please RSVP by Sunday, December 8 to help us plan for food and seating.

        Original Post


        IMD Refresh Update

        The company is currently conducting the Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) refresh. If you are unable to make one of the scheduled RSVP appointments, another option is available:

        • A Spot On IT Technician is located in the LAX Village, Monday through Friday, 0530–1400 PST.
        • The technician’s schedule can vary, so reach out to Gina Lorenzo for the latest information or to coordinate an appointment.

        If you encounter any issues or scheduling conflicts, please contact Gina Lorenzo. Please make sure to complete the AAG Single Sign-on process before doing the IMD refresh.

        Original Post


        AFA Membership Hub Reminder

        Back in May, AFA sent an email to all members (to your personal email, not company email) with instructions for setting up your account on the AFA Membership Hub. If you have not completed this process, please do so as soon as possible.

        The Membership Hub allows you to:

        • View and manage your AFA-CWA membership information and status
        • Update contact details to ensure your mailing address is correct for contract voting
        • Review dues history and make payments
        • Set up automatic monthly dues payments
        • Access MEC/LEC contact information

        If you have any questions or need assistance, contact AFA-CWA Membership Services or reach out to Beth Hayes

        Original Email sent on 11/4


        Upcoming Date

        NOV 11-12MEC Meeting [Seattle, WA]
        NOV 15Mahalo Bash [Honolulu, HI]
        NOV 24LAX Officer Meeting [Virtual]

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        November 6, 2025 17:00

        Our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee recognizes that Flight Attendants may be facing increasing challenges when it comes to accessing affordable food, whether on the road or at home. We want you to know that you are not alone. In response to these difficulties, we have compiled a list of apps to help you save money on food and find practical solutions during these uncertain times. Your well-being matters to us, and we are here to help.

        Note: Find these apps using the search function on your device’s app store. Not all apps are available on all devices or operating systems.

        Flashfood helps users save up to 50% on supermarket staples, including milk, bread, butter, eggs, and more. The app features items marked down because they are nearing their “use by” date. Instead of sending food to a landfill, Flashfood partners with grocery stores across North America to sell these items at a deep discount. All items are still fresh and safe to eat. Users can browse deals from local chains, including Stop & Shop, Giant Eagle, Meijer, and Tops.

        Too Good To Go partners with local grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and cafés to offer special “surprise bags” filled with unsold food at a significant discount. Instead of discarding unsold items, businesses make them available through the app. Users can browse deals, reserve a bag, pay through the app, and pick up their order during a designated time frame.

        Basket is a crowdsourced grocery shopping app designed to help users compare prices at stores within a 5-mile radius. After creating a shopping list, the app compares prices across stores and provides real-time pricing updates, including available coupons and discounts. Users report saving both time and up to $100 a month using Basket.

        Food On the Table helps users create personalized shopping lists and offers recipe suggestions. The app identifies required ingredients and locates the most affordable sources nearby. Users can add their own recipes, and the app identifies the most affordable stores for those ingredients. Additional features include recipe emailing and organized shopping categories, helping users save both money and time.

        Ibotta enables users to earn cash by adding offers, shopping, and uploading a photo of their receipt. By linking a store loyalty card, users can skip uploading photos. The app supports a variety of retailers. Users can withdraw cash from their Ibotta account once they reach $20, with three withdrawal options: bank transfer, PayPal, or digital gift cards (with a minimum of $25 for gift cards).

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, EAP/Professional Standards Committee

        November 6, 2025 13:00

        The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans for a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 markets, starting this Friday. According to news reports, these schedule reductions will begin on Friday and will gradually increase throughout the weekend until they reach the full 10% by the following week. Reports also suggest that all Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendant bases are likely to be included in the markets affected by these capacity cuts. AFA International President Sara Nelson issued a statement regarding these reductions yesterday.

        Management is aware of this announcement and is currently awaiting finalized guidance from the FAA to make necessary adjustments to operations. Our Master Executive Council (MEC) and Scheduling Committee are in contact with Inflight and Crew Scheduling management and are waiting for further information regarding their plans once they receive additional details from the FAA. In addition, AFA International has proactively reached out to management to push for the implementation of protections and mitigations for Flight Attendants attempting to commute to work in light of potential delays and cancellations.

        Review Your Contract Now In Case Your Flying Is Affected

        As these capacity reductions take effect, you may experience cancellations or changes to your flying schedule. In anticipation of this, our Scheduling Committee recommends that you familiarize yourself with your contractual rights and understand the options available to you if you are impacted.

        Pre-Merger Alaska Flight Attendants: Review sections 10.R (Same-Day Scheduling Changes and Reassignments) and 10.S (Pre-Cancellations), as well as the Reassignment Flowchart and Pre-Cancellation Flowchart.

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants: Review section 7.J (Reassigning of Flight Attendants).

        Questions?

        If you have any questions that remain unanswered after reviewing the contract, please reach out to your Local Scheduling Committee (pmAS) or your LEC Officers (pmHA) for further assistance. 

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: FAA capacity cuts, government shutdown

        November 5, 2025 12:30

        Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 47 LEC Officers, representing Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions:

        LEC President: Joshua Aoki
        LEC Vice President: Paul Ikioka
        LEC Secretary: Beth Hayes

        View the certified election results here >>

        These newly elected officers will begin their terms on January 1, 2026, and serve until December 31, 2028.

        On behalf of our Master Executive Council (MEC), we congratulate the newly elected officers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, whether by voting or by running for office. 

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: election results, officer elections

        November 5, 2025 09:05

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, 2025, the MEC will soon review all pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions.

        Committees that have already merged or will merge before the beginning of next year go through a separate process for interviews and elections and will not be included in this review. Information about interviews for these positions will be communicated separately.

        This review will take place over several months to allow extra transition time for committees that may benefit from it. This approach differs from previous election cycles, where all interviews were conducted simultaneously near the end of the term. Although the interviews will occur well before the current MEC term concludes, those elected to these positions will not assume their roles until January 1, 2026.

        The final committees to undergo the review process will be the Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards, and Retirement Committees. During the upcoming December Regular MEC Meeting, interviews will be conducted for the following positions:

        • MEC Benefits Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Vice Chairperson
        • MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Qualifications for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee positions include:

        • Current Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Member or Chairperson.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle which begins on January 1, 2026, and concludes on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the December Regular MEC Meeting Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Monday, November 24, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Benefits Committee, EAP/Professional Standards Committee, Master Executive Council (MEC), Retirement Committee Tagged With: committee elections, interviews, pmAS

        November 5, 2025 09:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        The integration of our Master Executive Councils (MECs) is progressing steadily. Several committees have successfully merged over the past few months, and we are now planning for another committee to merge on January 1.

        As part of the committee merger process, our MEC will elect a Chairperson and Committee Members for each newly merged committee from the combined groups of Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants. The newly elected Chairperson will coordinate activities across both airlines, and they, along with the Committee Members, will support all eight Local Councils—both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian. The MEC will conduct interviews during the December MEC Meeting for the following roles:

        • MEC Inflight Training Committee Chairperson
        • MEC Inflight Training Committee Member (3 positions)

        Other committees will merge later in the process. As we approach those dates, we’ll keep you informed about the integration timeline for each committee, including interview schedules.

        General Qualifications

        Qualifications for all MEC-level Chairperson positions include: 

        • Current Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines AFA Member in good standing.
        • Currently qualified Flight Attendant or, if on an approved leave of absence, last qualification must have been within 36 months prior to start of term.
        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson is preferred.
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred.
        • Strong ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, both via videoconference and in person.
        • Strong computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Google Workspace (email, calendar, Drive, and other applications) and Microsoft 365.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external emails, prepare reports, plan meetings (including scheduling, logistics, and agenda preparation), and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks.

        Qualifications for Inflight Training Committee positions include:

        • Current Flight Attendant Initial and/or Recurrent Training Instructor.

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Details about each committee’s duties and responsibilities are available on the respective committee pages of afaalaska.org. Additional information regarding MEC Committee Chairperson duties and responsibilities is available in this document.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        The time commitment for each position varies and may change based on current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.

        Term of Service

        Candidates who are successfully elected will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle. Their official term will begin on January 1, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2028.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        The MEC will interview eligible candidates during the December Regular MEC Meeting on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2. If you are interested in interviewing, please plan to bid around these dates or adjust your schedule accordingly.

        Eligible candidates can choose to interview in person in SeaTac, WA, or virtually via Google Meet videoconferencing. 

        To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Monday, November 24, 2025. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange specific interview times.

        Click here to submit an expression of interest form >

        Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

        Questions?

        Any questions about MEC Committee position duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Inflight Training Committee, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: committee elections, interviews

        November 4, 2025 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

        LAX Officer Elections Closing Soon

        Aloha LAX,

        The LAX Officer Elections will close Tuesday, November 5 at 12 PM PT.

        We encourage all members to take part in this important process. Voting is your right and your opportunity to choose who represents you and your voice at the table. Every vote makes a difference in shaping the future of our council and the work we do together.

        If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to cast your ballot before the deadline.As the year wraps up, please remember to use your remaining uniform points before December 31.

        In Solidarity,
        Your Council 47 AFA Leadership Team

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        November 1, 2025 17:00

        November 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month in the United States. Also known as National Native American Heritage Month, this celebration originated from efforts to recognize an American Indian Day in the early 20th century. In 1916, New York became the first state to officially proclaim American Indian Day following a declaration from its governor.

        The journey toward national recognition started in 1976 when President Gerald Ford signed a proclamation designating Native American Awareness Week. Following this, in 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved a resolution that recognized the first National American Indian Heritage Month. Since 1994, this recognition has been an annual tradition, with proclamations issued each year under various names, including Native American Heritage Month and National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

        Learn More About Native American History

        We encourage you to explore and learn more about the many accomplishments and heritage of Native Americans through some of the following dedicated resources: 

        • US Department of the Interior – National Native American Heritage Month
        • National Archives – Native American Heritage Month
        • National Endowment for the Humanities – American Indian History and Heritage
        • National Park Service – Native American Heritage Month
        • Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of the American Indian
        • Alaska Air Group Native Employee Network (NEN) – Team AAG (AAG sign-on required)

        Celebrate with a Native American Heritage Month AFA Pin

        In 2021, the AFA Executive Board unanimously approved a resolution recognizing Native American Heritage Month. As part of this initiative, a unique commemorative pin was created for AFA Members to wear throughout the month.

        For more information about the pin itself, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee. If you need a pin, please reach out to your LEC Officers to find out how to get one.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions, please contact your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Human Rights & Equity Committee Tagged With: Native American Heritage Month

        October 31, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 8 – October 2025
        • SEA Domicile Negotiations Update 2 – October 2025
        • Sick Leave Survey Now Open
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025
        • Next Week’s Events

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 8 – October 2025

        Originally posted October 27, 2025

        During our recent negotiations, the Joint Negotiation Committee focused on key sections, particularly reaching a Tentative Agreement on Lodging and Transportation, which improves food availability and transportation safety. We also engaged with Council 19 to clarify negotiation processes and differences between contracts. Stay tuned for our upcoming session with management from November 18 to 20.

        Read More >


        SEA Domicile Negotiations Update 2 – October 2025

        Originally posted October 27, 2025 | Pre-Merger Hawaiian

        In the recent negotiations held in Seattle, significant strides were made toward addressing critical concerns regarding the Hawaiian Seattle Domicile. The discussions proved fruitful as the Negotiating Committee engaged in early morning meetings with management, utilizing the presence of all Negotiating Members to push for resolutions on outstanding staffing and inflight service issues. Both parties acknowledged the time-sensitive nature of these talks, emphasizing the need to provide Flight Attendants with concrete information and adequate time to evaluate their options, ensuring they can make well-informed decisions regarding the new Seattle Domicile.

        Read More >


        Sick Leave Survey Now Open

        Originally posted October 28, 2025

        Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) prioritizes your health and well-being and seeks to understand which aspects of our paid sick leave policy matter most to you. We encourage you to participate in the survey, which is open until Tuesday, November 11 at Noon PT, to ensure your voice is heard in shaping our support for your healthcare needs.

        Read More >


        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

        Originally posted October 30, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Stay informed with the latest from our AFA Scheduling Committee! Our October meeting recap covers key discussions, local updates, and ongoing initiatives to improve your work environment. Read the full report to learn more about Crew Access issues, work to resolve pay disputes, and upcoming scheduling system changes.

        Read More >


        Next Week’s Events

        Wednesday, November 5Council 47 (LAX-pmHA) LEC Officer Election Polls Close @ 12 PM PT
        Wednesday, November 5SEA Base Safety Meeting
        Friday, November 7Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Polls Close @ 12 PM PT

        See the MEC Event Calendar >

        MEC Officer Elections

        Our MEC will hold interviews and conduct elections for the offices of MEC President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer on Tuesday, November 11. Your LEC President, who represents you on the MEC, will vote on your behalf for these positions. Learn more about the candidates who have expressed interest in these positions so you can share your feedback with your LEC President before they cast their vote.

        Learn More >

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

        October 30, 2025 17:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        On Tuesday, October 28, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters 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), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Joey Lawrence (SAN). MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS Virginia Fritz, and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones were also present.

        The Committee met with Managing Director of Inflight Operations & Crew Scheduling Sara Cook, Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, and other management representatives from Crew Planning and Crew Scheduling.

        The Committee is next scheduled to meet in person on Tuesday, November 25.

        Topics of Discussion

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

        • Upcoming Meetings: MEC Scheduling Committee meetings are next scheduled for November 25 and December 16 (in-person). Meetings for 2026 have also been scheduled.
        • Special Reports & Meetings: Scheduling Review Board (SRB) meetings are set for November 6 and December 4, 2025. Alternate Dispute Resolutions (ADR) Meetings are scheduled for November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 18, 2025, with other dates into 2026. JCTE Update is on November 17, 2025. Pairing Selection Meetings are November 18 and December 16, 2025.
        • Tentative Agreement (TA) Implementation: Key items will have a timeline of ratification plus 1, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days.
        • ELP Meeting: A meeting for the new vacation bidding and trading vendor is set for November 4, 2025.
        • MEC Committee Chairperson Report: Topics included Crew Backlog Review, Bi-Monthly Reviews with ALPA, Crew Access Issues, Rainmaker Crew Pay System, Fatigue Review Board, NAVBLUE Monthly Calls, JCTE Open Time Performance Quarterly Review, and Personal Drop Report Process updates. Disputes regarding Pyramiding Pay and 4k compensation were also discussed.
        • Local Committee Chairperson Reports: Various issues were reported from PDX (hotel assistance, IT outage, jury duty, vacation award), SAN (double out rest, Daylight Savings pairings), ANC (Crew Access tickets), LAX (pre-cancel issue), SFO (missing pay, communication with flying reductions), and SEA (multiple days off, transportation issues, sick leave form availability).
        • PBS Subcommittee Report: Noted good participation in November holiday bidding, legal solutions for SEA pairings, steady bid protests, and monthly meetings with NAVBLUE. Upcoming releases for 2026 bidding and TA2 updates are expected.
        • Pairing Construction Report: Focused on cost-effective December pairings and in-person collaboration days for pairing building with Crew Planning in Seattle.
        • ITS Report: Covered NAVBLUE/PBS testing and personal drop form in production. Noted that Open Time trades had lower transaction numbers this month, with steady transaction times.
        • Crew Scheduling Report: Highlighted the major internal outage. Had to switch to manual scheduling during the outage, with significant manual work. Sick leave monitoring (October absence rate at 9.6%), reserve utilization (over 90% for the last four months), and scheduler staffing plans were also reviewed.
        • Crew Planning Report Summary: Anticipated increase in block hours for December (+33k hours, primarily at the end of the month), no staffing adjustment leaves will be offered, focus on operational efficiency, and future planning.

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Crew Access Issues: Addressing challenges affecting operations and Flight Attendant satisfaction. Meetings with Jeppesen management and internal/external debriefs regarding a recent outage are scheduled.
        2. Resolving Pyramiding Pay Disputes: Discussions are ongoing through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to clarify payment rules for over-duty pay and day-off violations.
        3. ISA for Reserves Implementation: Working to finalize a new system for ineligibility for self-assignment (ISA) for Reserve Flight Attendants, with the next Crew Access release expected in early October 2025.

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Whether you have feedback for the Committee, concerns to share, or items you’d like brought up with management – don’t hesitate to let us know. Your Local Scheduling Committee is here to be your voice to management. You can easily open a support ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or directly contact us using the information provided on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

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

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