Dear Seattle Flight Attendants,
Please note important upcoming events in your base! We hope to see you at one or both of the meetings!
March 20, 2014 Town Hall Meeting
On March 20, 2014 Council 19 LEC Officers will host a “Town Hall” meeting. The intent of this forum is to discuss your thoughts on the upcoming negotiation process and provide you an opportunity to learn more about the roles that each of your elected officers performs.
This is a great opportunity for you to connect with your leaders and share your thoughts.
All candidates for the upcoming election are invited to attend this forum and meet with the members and the local officers.
When: March 20, 2014
Where: Central Annex Room, Mezzanine Level Sea Tac Airport
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Parking paid for on all levels except Level 4
April 16, 2014 AFA-CWA Base Meeting
On April 16, 2014 Council 19 is hosting an AFA-CWA Base Meeting to discuss the upcoming Board of Director’s Meeting (BOD). The BOD is a yearly meeting where all members of the MEC attend to discuss the business of the union. This year International Officer Elections are taking place and it will be important to gain your input on the candidates so I can vote for a candidate that best represents your interest.
In addition to International Officer Election the BOD will be discussing the financial future of our Union and making necessary fiduciary decisions on the budget. Please come to this meeting to review the important agenda items and offer your feedback.
When: April 16, 2014
Where: Central Annex Room, Mezzanine Level Sea Tac Airport
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Parking paid for on all levels except Level 4
Council 19 SEA Election Schedule
The Council 19 Election window will soon open. Starting March 6th voting instructions and activation codes will be mailed to all Seattle Flight Attendants. If you do not receive this information from AFA International by March 11, 2014 please contact AFA International/Membership at 1-800-424-2401, press 1, ext 706.
In accordance with the Article VIII of the Constitution & Bylaws, all Councils in Category II must nominate and elect officers for the term beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017. Local Council Officers to be elected will be LEC President, LEC Vice President, LEC Secretary, and 2 Council Representatives.
As a union member, you have the right to nominate candidates for office, to run for office and to cast a secret ballot.
Nominations and elections are governed by procedures outlined in the Association’s Constitution & Bylaws, Article VIII and the AFA Policy Manual.
All nominated candidates who have filed a Commitment to Serve, who received at least two (2) votes and are members in good standing at the time of the count will appear on the election ballot.
Nomination Results:
The following Flight Attendants received at least 2 nominations and will appear on the election ballot.
| LEC President | LEC Vice President | LEC Secretary | Council Representative |
| Laura Masserant | Jake Jones | Linda Christou | Stephanie Adams |
| Robert Napoleon | Vanessa Travis | Daphne Clarkson | Adam Clarey |
| Jarod Mc Neill |
Election Schedule:
- Mail date: 3-06-2014 (Voting Instructions and Activation Code mailed)
- Polls open: 3-11-2014 12:00 pm EST (Voting begins online and by telephone)
- Polls close: 4-11-2014 2:00 pm EDT (Election ballots are tallied)
