Yesterday, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) announced that pilots at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) for a new Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). On behalf of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Master Executive Council, we extend our congratulations to our flight deck colleagues and their negotiating committee on reaching this significant milestone after more than 600 days of bargaining.
As the pilots review their agreement and move through the ratification process, securing a joint agreement raises the bar, and it firmly raises our expectations of Alaska Airlines management in our own Flight Attendant JCBA negotiations. When management comes to the table prepared to meaningfully invest in the frontline workers who make our airlines successful, agreements get done.
Our Joint Contract Negotiations Continue
While we celebrate the pilots’ progress, we want to assure you that our own Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) remains laser-focused at the bargaining table. There is still important work ahead before we secure the agreement our Flight Attendants rightfully deserve.
Our JNC is pressing management to address every issue thoroughly and without delay. Joint Contract Negotiations Session 21 is scheduled for the week of November 16. We fully expect management to demonstrate the same urgency, focus, and financial commitment to our JCBA that they showed with the pilots.
We will continue to keep you informed every step of the way. Please continue to fly safe, support your flying partners, and wear your AFA pin with pride.
For the latest negotiation updates, session recaps, and information on our path forward, please visit afaalaska.org/jnc.
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