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Council 18 (LAX) LEC Officer Election Results

Posted: May 20, 2025

Polls closed at 11 AM PT today for the election of Council 18 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions: LEC President: Kelese Richardson LEC Vice President: Bryan WallLEC Secretary: Jodi Leann NelsonCouncil Representative: Eric Howell View the certified election results here >> […]

Southern California Wildfires

Posted: January 9, 2025

Master Executive Council (MEC) The wildfires in the Los Angeles area are devastating, and the situation is rapidly evolving, including the spread of the fires and connectivity outages. If you are in the area, please stay safe and evacuate if authorities advise you to do so. For live updates, click here. AFA EAP is on alert […]

AFA Council 18 (LAX) Election Results

Posted: May 24, 2022

Master Executive Council (MEC) The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles: LEC President: Timothy GreenLEC Vice President: Kelese RichardsonLEC Secretary: Majo TancoCouncil Representative: Bryan Wall View the certified election results here >> These officers will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2022 and […]

California Councils Joint Membership Meeting November 16, 2020

Posted: October 8, 2020

Board of Directors Membership Meeting The next membership meeting for members will be Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1100 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2020.  This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 35, 18 and 15 members in […]

Proposed Annual Budget 2020-2021

Posted: May 13, 2020

Membership Meeting to Review 2020-2021 AFA Proposed Annual Budget The next membership meeting for Council 35 members will be Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1100-1200 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Director’s Budget Proposal 2020.  The Board will be voting on this budget during the special AFA Board of […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 14 – April 2026

The JNC continued its thorough review of both the Alaska and Hawaiian vacation systems, engaging in productive discussions with key company stakeholders. A collaborative approach was proposed to address the complex provisions, ensuring that all parties’ needs are considered. Looking ahead, the committee is preparing to gather feedback through a Crew Meal Survey and anticipates further sessions with management from June 2 to June 4.

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the vibrant stories, achievements, and enduring impact of these communities. Their cultures, traditions, and innovations have enriched every facet of American life, from art and science to activism and public service. What started in 1978 as a weeklong observance […]

Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants on Tuesday, April 28

Since November 2023, Horizon Air Flight Attendants have been in negotiations, fighting tirelessly to secure a new contract that recognizes their work. Even after applying for mediation in January 2025, management continues to offer proposals that ignore the essential contributions Horizon Flight Attendants make to the success of Horizon Air and Alaska Air Group.  On […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, April 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at the Alaska Airlines Global Training Center in Renton, WA to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the […]

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

On Monday, April 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Barry Spitzer (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), […]

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