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        You are here: Home / Council 39 PDX / AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention

        AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention

        March 4, 2026 13:11

        The 53rd AFA-CWA Board of Directors Convention will take place in downtown Portland on March 9-11, 2026. Your LEC officers are thrilled that our beautiful city was chosen to host this year from a list of several other major convention cities around the country.

        • DATES: March 9-11
        • TIME: Call To Order at 0900
        • LOCATION: The Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97205

        All members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend one or more days of the BOD Convention as a guest. It’s a great opportunity to learn firsthand how your Union works to represent your interests locally and nationally. Here are some helpful links related to the Board of Directors, the convention, and AFA in general:

        • How Our Leaders Are Elected (Video)
        • AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws
        • 53rd Board of Directors Convention Website

        If you are interested in attending as a guest, registration is required. Please remember to bid around the dates you register for as trips will not be dropped in order for you to attend. You are welcome to register to attend any or all of the dates. As a reminder, Flight Attendants who are registered air commuters are not permitted to use D8Y status to fly in for the convention.

        2026 BOD Convention Registration


        AFA Alaska Council 39, in conjunction with AFA Horizon Council 17, will host a pre-BOD meeting on February 25 to discuss the BOD Convention agenda as well as local committee reports and updates.

        • DATE: February 25
        • TIME: 1100
        • LOCATION: Port of Portland Office Building

        The AFA Membership Hub is your one-stop-shop to access all of your AFA account information. You can check your dues status, make payments toward past dues and view payment history. This is also the place to update your contact information, including phone numbers and preferred personal email, to make sure you’re staying up to date on important AFA communications.

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        Filed Under: Council 39 PDX Tagged With: Board of Directors, BOD, convention, PDX, Portland

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