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Council 39 August 2022 Update

Our Negotiations Survey Is Now Open

The survey is open now and will close on Friday, August 19th at 12 PM (noon) Pacific Time.  

Click here for the Contract 2022 negotiations survey >

If any Flight Attendant requires technical support for the negotiations survey, then click here.

This survey provides each of you the chance to be heard.  Let’s encourage one another to participate.  Thank you for your input as we prepare for Contract 2022!

Mobilization Volunteers for Upcoming Negotiations 

September mobilization event planned for the 13th

As we get closer to the start of negotiations there will be various events planned. If you are interested in becoming a Mobilization Volunteer and assisting with these events, please take a few moments and review the mobilization volunteer page:  https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/mobilization/volunteer/ 

Always feel free to reach out to our PDX LEC Mobilization Chair, Ahnawake Kriese at ahnawake.kriese@afaalaska.org with any questions. 

PBS Bidding Reminders 

Although NAVBLUE ClassBid (the old PBS bidding interface) has officially been retired, resources are still available for Flight Attendants who need help with the newer interface, WebApp. Your login and password remain the same.  Bookmark https://asapbs.navblue.aero/webapp  

Available WebApp Training Resources 


Help Your Flying Partners Recover from Kentucky Floods

From AFA International

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for several Kentucky counties to aid local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning July 26, 2022, and continuing. If you would like to apply for AFA-CWA Disaster Relief Funds, download the Disaster Relief Fund Application >

AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always available to Flight Attendants regardless of status. EAP is completely confidential. If you would like to contact AFA EAP, please call: 1-800-424-2406

In Unity,

Steve, Krystle and Bethany

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Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Management has recently informed our Master Executive Council (MEC) that they are distributing new Inflight Mobile Devices (IMDs) to Flight Attendants with devices nearing the end of their lifecycle. The specific schedule for this distribution will be communicated by management separately. Flight Attendants with the oldest devices […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, September 23, 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), […]

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the first group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

On Thursday, September 18, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing efforts to represent our Flight Attendants and advocate for improvements in our workplace. Although our Inflight Service Committee has now merged, meetings with management continue to focus primarily on the Alaska or Hawaiian brands individually. This particular meeting was centered […]

Vacation Survey Closing Soon

There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the crucial vacation survey that will help shape future provisions—your insights are essential for advocating the best outcomes for all Flight Attendants. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Wednesday, September 24 at 12 PM PT.

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