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Elections Update: Nominations Now Open

Posted: April 1, 2026

The process for Council 39 Local Executive Officer Elections is officially underway. Nominations for Local Executive Officer positions are being accepted from now through April 16. Active Flight Attendants in good standing have the right to nominate one person who is committed to serve for each office. In order to appear on the ballot, each […]

President’s Message Regarding Action At BOD

Posted: March 28, 2026

At last year’s AFA Board of Directors Convention in Orlando, I lobbied for and spoke in favor of this year’s convention coming to Portland. There were other choices, some more weather “friendly” for the time of the year, but I stood at the microphone and told the voting delegates (LEC Presidents from all AFA airlines) […]

Council 39 March 2026 Update

Posted: March 27, 2026

In This Edition: Board of Directors Convention Update The 53rd AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention was held in downtown Portland on March 9-11 this year. Delegates from all nineteen AFA-represented airlines attended, debating and voting on twelve advance agenda items. The overarching message of the three-day event was clear: stronger together, better together. Guest speakers, […]

Council 39 Elections Notice

Posted: March 12, 2026

The Local Officer Election process for the Portland base is coming up soon. If you are interested in running for local office or know someone who would be a good candidate, please consider reviewing Article III (Local Councils and Local Executive Councils) and Article VIII.C (Local Council Officers and CWA Delegates) of the AFA-CWA Constitution […]

Council 39 February 2026 Update (February 26, 2026)

Posted: March 4, 2026

In This Edition: Master Executive Council Town Hall Join us at an AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3. Get the latest AFA news and connect directly with our MEC Officers. Bring your questions! This is your chance to get answers directly from AFA Representatives. The Town Hall will take place […]

Protect Yourself From Potential Discipline on Social Media

Our Grievance Committee would like to provide background on social media, protected classes, and discipline. Federal protected classes include race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.  Alaska’s People Policy says: Personal Conduct22. Threatening, intimidating, or discourteous behavior, including abusive, profane, or obscene language, acts, […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting included Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Nyachan Chuar (ANC), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). MEC Human […]

Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

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