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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

Alaska Management Announces Plan To Operate Boeing 737 Aircraft on Neighbor Island Flights

Earlier today, Alaska Airlines management announced plans to transition the neighbor island 717 fleet to Hawaiian-branded 737 aircraft by 2028. However, buried within that same announcement is a more immediate and concerning development: Alaska Airlines management intends to introduce Alaska-branded 737 aircraft, operated by Alaska Airlines crews, on neighbor island routes, with plans to operate […]

Need Help? Let Us Show You Where To Find It!

As Flight Attendants, we all experience moments where we need AFA support but might not be entirely sure where to look. Instead of digging through old emails or panic-posting on Facebook, we want to make sure you know exactly how to access our Union resources. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate our AFA […]

Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life

Since launching our MEC Town Halls in March, we’ve focused on making these sessions a clear and effective way to connect with everyone. In June, we adjusted our approach to a more dynamic, interview-based, and conversational format to make these sessions even more engaging. But what does it take to move from an initial concept […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Building on the momentum of our Membership Engagement Committee introduction video and this week’s look at the committee’s history, we’re excited to introduce the next feature of our July Committee Focus Month. Today, we’re launching an in-depth interview that offers an inside look at the mission and people powering the Membership Engagement Committee. What You’ll […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

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