- Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Merger
- December Solidarity Event Recap
- Membership Meeting Recap
- Spotlight on the Contract
- Fact or Fiction
- CBT Reminder
- AFA International HRE Committee
- Membership Dues
- Workplace Wellness
- Social Media
Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Historic news of the Alaska-Hawaiian merger has left many with questions. We encourage all to stay abreast with factual information from our MEC, with items pertaining to a unionized workforce. Here is the last and latest from our MEC: https://afaalaska.org/mec/alaska-hawaiian-announce-merger-what-flight-attendants-need-to-know
The days ahead will be a journey for all, as we welcome our fellow AFA Hawaiian Flight Attendants into one strong united workforce, with compassion and open arms.
December Solidarity Recap
We would like to take this opportunity and thank everyone who attended our Solidarity event on December 19th. It was a resounding success with almost 400 Flight Attendants present!
We realize that you have a lot of questions in regards to negotiations and our strike authorization vote. We ask that you continue to watch for communications from AFA for the most up to date information. More will come soon!
Save the Date:
In an unprecedented show of solidarity, we are locking arms with our fellow Flight Attendant unions (AFA, APFA and TWU) across the country for a #OneCrew Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action! Scheduled to coincide with the conclusion of our Strike Authorization Vote, you don’t want to miss this on February 13th as we demand our respective airlines to show the love and that we are ready to fight for the contract we have earned. Plan to bid the day off and stay tuned for more information.
Council 19 Membership Meeting Recap
Thanks to those who were able to attend our Membership meeting following the Solidarity event. A special thank you to MEC President, Jeff Peterson for speaking and giving us a great overview of negotiations, and what the strike authorization vote means.
Spotlight On the Contract
On rare occasion, our company provided hotel transportation may be running late. If so, please familiarize with the following contractual provision for timelines and reimbursement if needing an alternate source of transport (Section 22.B)
TRANSPORTATION
Company will provide dependable transportation from the airport to layover point and return. When transportation is not provided within thirty-five minutes (:35) from block-in or within ten minutes (:10) of the scheduled departure time from the hotel, Flight Attendants will be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred for transportation to or from the airport.
It is important to reach out to your AFA Representative if you have questions about the above language, as there are areas that can be confusing and “gray”.
Fact or Fiction
Have you heard of rumors and not sure of the truth? We’re going to be featuring a new running segment in our SEA base newsletter. Please send in your questions to sea.communications.chair@afaalaska.org and your fact or fiction question could potentially be featured here. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that we may not legally be able to address all of the questions we have come in, but we will do our best!
CBT Reminder
Do not forget to complete your CBT (Annual Compliance Training) by the end of the year deadline. It is important to remember if you do not complete the required training, the discipline is progressive. If you are already in steps of discipline, failure to complete your CBT will move you up the steps, up to and including discharge. If you encounter any technical issues, please contact the ITS Help desk. To verify your CBT is complete, check that your Cornerstone transcript lists under “Completed” and check your email for a confirmation.
AFA International HRE Committee
The AFA Human Rights and Equity Committee is committed to providing the broadest possible representation of our members regardless of age, disability, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression. We honor and celebrate the shared humanity of the members in our care. We shall at all times endeavor to promote the principles of tolerance, fairness, equity, justice, respect and inclusion within our Union. It is only when we all work together we can tear down the walls of division and create a progressive culture that values social & economic justice for all working people.
Membership Dues
In addition to the upcoming strike authorization vote, we will be planning solidarity events in the new year, so it is important to make sure that you are up to date on your membership dues, as you are required to be current in order to take part. Also, please remember that when a tentative agreement is reached with the company, you must be up to date in order to vote! If you have questions about your dues status, please reach out to our LEC Secretary, Adam Clarey at adam.clarey@afaalaska.org.
There is a great article on the AFA Website, “Dues & Voting: What You Need To Know To Make Sure You Can Vote”. We suggest taking a look at that for some helpful information.
LEC Secretary Adam Clarey and Council Representative Jerry Sinclair will be doing a base sit at SEA on January 2nd and January 4th from 10am-6pm. They would be happy to help you understand all things membership related including your standing, how to update your contact info with AFA, and confirm that you are current on your dues.
Workplace Wellness
Yoga for Health
Yoga is a great tool to help us stretch, release and relax. Here’s one easy pose you can do in a hotel room to help release any tension in the back, shoulders and neck. Please be mindful of any limitations.
Supine twist (Jathara Parivartanasana)
- Turn onto your back. Lie flat. Bring your arms out wide.
- Let your palms face down. Bend your right knee.
- Drop your right knee gently over to the left side of your body. At this point you’ll feel a gentle twist in your spine.
- You can use a pillow to help support your bent leg, or if at home you can utilize a block or bolster. Gaze toward your left arm and fingers.
- You may close your eyes, whatever feels comfortable for you.
- Hold for several breaths, return to neutral, repeat on the other side.
Here’s a YouTube video to give a visual with instructions and with some alternative ways to accomplish this restorative pose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRSPMMYOXZI
Find Us on Social Media
You can find the most up to date information on our Council 19 Facebook Group. Click below to join our group and stay connected. We have also launched a new Council 19 Instagram page, which you will find a link for below as well. Our communication team is researching other social media platforms, more information will come soon!
Our solidarity and resolve to attain an industry leading contract will lead us to new heights. The days may be long, but our resolve never to dwindle, our solidarity never to dim. We simply could not do this without one another; together we achieve, together we enrich all of our lives and to those of tomorrow. Stand strong, stand in solidarity, stand with resolve. Here are to bright tomorrows…
We hope each and every one of you were able to enjoy the holiday season, whether flying or home. All of us at Council 19 wish you, your family, your friends, and your loved ones a Very Happy Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year!
In Solidarity,
Your Council 19 Officers and Committees
