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        What Does This Committee Do?

        The Retirement Committee assists members with questions regarding retirement, 401(k) plans, and other investment vehicles that may become available and keep members up-to-date and educated about these programs.

        Download the Retirement Committee Member duties and responsibilities
        Specific Duties and Responsibilities
        • Act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding retirement issues
        • Encourage full participation of the Flight Attendants in available retirement benefit plans. Assist Flight Attendants with plan enrollment as needed.
        • Answer questions about retirement, applicable procedures, contractual language, 401(k) plans, and other related topics
        • Monitor compliance of the retirement plan with contractual language and the federal law to the extent possible
        • Remain up-to-date on changes to the retirement plan, plan vendor, and applicable government regulations
        • Review material, handle correspondence, and keep Local Council Members well informed of current retirement developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings
        Why Would I Contact This Committee?

        The Retirement Committee is available to help you with:

        • Information about company retirement benefits including the 401(k) program
        • Questions about retirement procedures

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        Who Do I Contact?

        For assistance, contact any member of your Local Retirement Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

        ANC

        Deb Wallstrom
        anc.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the ANC Committee List >>

        LAX (pmAS)

        Judy Rhoades
        lax.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List >>

        PDX

        Wendy Drake
        pdx.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the PDX Committee List >>

        SAN

        Melanie Buker
        san.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SAN Committee List >>

        SEA (pmAS)

        Kathy O’Malley
        sea.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SEA (pmAS) Committee List >>

        SFO

        Julie Pearson
        sfo.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org

        View the SFO Committee List >>

        MEC

        Deb Wallstrom, MEC Chairperson (pmAS)
        retirement@afaalaska.org

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        Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairpersons

        Posted: December 9, 2025

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

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        Posted: December 3, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After […]

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

        Posted: November 5, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, […]

        Next Week: Committee Meetings with Management

        Posted: December 2, 2021

        Several AFA committees will meet with management next week for regularly scheduled discussions of issues currently impacting Flight Attendants. Each AFA Local Council/base sends a representative to committee meetings to ensure that the voices of all Flight Attendants are heard. If you have concerns or items that you would like to see brought forward, please reach out to your respective Local Committee Chairperson prior to the meeting.

        AFA Update – July 13, 2020

        Posted: July 13, 2020

        In This Edition ACTION ALERT: Call Congress to Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program Vanguard Retirement Webinars Telephonic Support Groups for Flight Attendants Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events  Temporary Requalification (RQ) Training Timeline Modification ACTION ALERT: Call Congress to Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program Government Affairs Committee We need to generate […]

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        Latest News

        • AFA News in Review – August 21, 2026
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        • Reserve Committee Update – August 2026
        • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026
        • Meet Our Local Chairpersons – August 2026
        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026
        • August Bidding Extension and Reserve Webinar
        • Council 47 SEA Base Update – Membership Meeting Recap
        • Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – LHR Test Flights in September
        • AFA News in Review – August 14, 2026

        Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

        August 19, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, August 13, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), Diana Berni (PDX),  Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather […]

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026

        August 19, 2026

        On Monday, August 10, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met remotely to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), Kanani Vallot (SAN), and Matt […]

        787-9 Inflight Service Grievance: Protecting Our Contract and Standards

        August 14, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants For decades, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants have defined the Spirit of Aloha. We take pride in delivering world-class service, but management’s current Boeing 787-9 service model is threatening that legacy. It isn’t just inefficient—it’s an unsustainable pace that undermines the quality our passengers expect and the professional […]

        Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026

        August 12, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our first pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! We created this interactive session to share practical contract tips and help you feel more confident about reserve life. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel using the link below. Please note that […]

        Wrapping Up Membership Engagement Focus Month: Stronger Together

        August 4, 2026

        July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

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        • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026
        • Meet Our Local Chairpersons – August 2026
        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026
        • August Bidding Extension and Reserve Webinar
        • Council 47 SEA Base Update – Membership Meeting Recap
        • Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – LHR Test Flights in September
        • AFA News in Review – August 14, 2026
        • 787-9 Inflight Service Grievance: Protecting Our Contract and Standards
        • Local Committee Appointments – August 2026
        • Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026
        • Council 47 SEA Base Update – SEA Membership Meeting Final Reminder
        • AFA News in Review – August 7, 2026

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